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Plains is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). Plains also operates strategically-located facilities for crude oil and NGL storage, separates NGL from natural gas and fractionates NGL into pure liquid petroleum gas (LPG) products, including propane and butane.

Fueled by our strong leadership team and a dedicated employee base, combined with our expertise in marketing, logistics and our asset base, Plains is well-positioned to provide our customers with flexible, value-added services now and in the future.

We are looking for high achieving, analytical, creative, entrepreneurial, and passionate students to join our Early Talent program. The Plains Early Talent program offers students the opportunity to learn and develop the skills they need to pursue long, successful careers in the energy industry.

Students are an integral part of our team, whose contributions help drive our business forward. Plains is proud to foster a culture where students are empowered to ask questions and feel as though they are part of the team from day one.  We provide our students with opportunities to build their professional networks through working alongside skilled professionals, mentors, and other students.

Our internships are designed to bridge the gap between academic studies and real-world application, offering meaningful and challenging work. Plains is proud to offer one of the industry’s top formal training programs for students, with high-achieving participants potentially receiving job offers upon graduation.

We are currently seeking one student to join our Operations Management System (OMS) team as an OMS Intern. This opportunity begins May 5, 2025, for a 4-Month work term. This role is perfect for candidates with ability to adapt and communicate effectively. The successful students will be expected to work collaboratively with field and corporate staff to support the execution of the Plan-Do-Check-Adjust (PDCA) cycle. 

Join us and take the first step towards a rewarding career in the oil and gas industry!

What you will learn

• Regulatory requirements and industry best practices as they pertain to Plains and management systems
• Tools and methodologies for managing OMS activities
• Management system activities including annual planning and management review
• Different types of assurance activities
• Maintenance and oversight of gaps/findings and actions related to the OMS
• How to run an effective meeting (prepare, facilitate, minutes)
• How to analyze data and compile reports for leadership
• Tackle ad-hoc analytical assignments and reporting, gaining versatile analytical experience
• A continuous improvement mindset

Who you are

• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Skilled at synthesizing information and communicating their recommendations/findings clearly.
• Proactive team player who is eager to learn.
• Ability to work independently on assignments.
• Detail-oriented with high accuracy.
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities.

Minimum qualifications

• Enrolled in at least the 2nd year of a post-secondary institution, working towards a bachelor’s degree or diploma in a related field;
• You will not graduate from your current bachelor’s program prior to the end date of this internship.
• Ability to commit to a 4-month work term starting May 5, 2025.
• Past entry level work experience doing customer service or relevant internships are considered an asset.
• Experience working with MS Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook).
• Willingness to relocate to Calgary for the entire duration of the term.
• Ability to provide three satisfactory references from past managers/teachers and pass a Criminal Background Check.

How to ace your interview

• Application Essentials: Include your resume, cover letter, and transcript.
• Stay Updated: Check your email (including junk folder) frequently.
• Preparation Tips:
  • Learn about the midstream industry (TIP: watch this video!)
  • Understand our core values, recent Plains news, or read our sustainability report.
  • Dress and communicate professionally.
  • Inform us of any vacation plans or changes in availability.
• Prepare questions to ask at the end of your interview.

As a student at Plains you’ll receive a competitive compensation, industry leading work experience, and the opportunity to take part in a variety of social events with colleagues.

Salary details estimated by job boards such as Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn do not represent Plains’ compensation structure. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

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All applicants not chosen for an interview shall have all personal information permanently deleted or disposed of with the exception of their resume, which will be kept on file in the event that another suitable position becomes available.