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Plains All American (PAA) is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key crude oil and NGL producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. On average, PAA handles more than 6 million barrels per day of crude oil and NGL in its Transportation segment. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

We are looking for highly-motivated students who enjoy working as part of a team in a dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment and have a strong interest in a career in the energy industry. 

Plains has a great opportunity for a highly motivated student to join our Training Team for a 13-week internship in our Houston office, beginning May 19, 2025.  The Plains Internship Program will provide exceptional students interested in the oil and gas industry an opportunity to continue their professional development with the best in the business. Look forward to the opportunity to work in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.

The HSE Training Intern will work alongside Plains training developers and LMS administrators focusing on training asset management projects as well as other training documentation projects. The types of projects could include reviewing and cataloging current visual assets, reviewing post course survey data, compiling survey results, and general office work. They will also be assisting with data collection and analysis, reviewing metrics, and preparation of various training reports.

Responsibilities

• Gain an understanding of:

  • Oil and gas midstream industry

  • Health Safety and Environmental practices

  • Training management processes

• Aid and support the training management process including record management and media file organization;

• Support process improvements for current training management processes and practices;

• Gather and compile data to support training team objectives;

• Assist with training documentation and media management; and

• Other duties and special projects, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Interns must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree at an accredited university;

• Preference will be given to a student who will be returning to university to finish their undergraduate degree following the completion of this work term;

• Previous internships are considered an asset;

• Ideal candidates are analytical, creative, connected, and entrepreneurial;

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint;

• Comfortable with virtual collaboration and meeting software, including MS Teams;

• Ability to take initiative and the confidence to make suggestions for improvement;

• Strong written and verbal communication skills;

• Solid interpersonal skills that support collaboration and productive working relationships;

• Strong planning, organizational skills, and attention to detail;

• Strong desire to learn the Oil & Gas business;

• Proven flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing business conditions;

• Ability to adapt and demonstrated flexibility in a fast-paced environment;

• Interns must be able and willing to relocate to Houston for the duration of the work term;

• Interns must be able to commit to a 13-week work term starting May 19, 2025, to be considered for the program;

• The successful candidate must comply with the Company’s Drug & Alcohol Policy including pre-employment testing; and

• The successful candidate must provide satisfactory references and complete 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. 

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application(s) online through our company website or your campus’ career center to be considered for the position.

For our summer internship program, we look for sophomores, juniors, or seniors, working toward a bachelor’s degree with solid academic credentials along with significant extracurricular involvement. Strong written and verbal communications skills are key to our business as well as having strong attention to detail. Students must demonstrate effective planning and organizational skills, proficiency with Microsoft products (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and a strong desire to learn more about the Oil and Gas business. 

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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