Summer 2026

Operations Administration Intern

Kent

Kent

5,001-10,000 employees

Designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Houston, TX, USA

In Person

Category
Accounting (1)
Required Skills
Forecasting
Financial analysis
Requirements
  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s level degree.
  • Overall GPA 3.0 or above.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employment visa sponsorship.
  • Oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing).
  • Computer skills and application of software programs.
  • Ability to develop effective planning, project, and organizational skills.
Responsibilities
  • Assists in developing business development materials such as proposals, presentations, and client briefs while coordinating with technical, finance and project teams to ensure accurate and compelling content.
  • Supports accounts payable/receivable processes, including invoice tracking, reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
  • Conducts basic financial analysis, including trend analysis and cost-benefit evaluations for projects or operational initiatives.
  • Collaborates with cross-functional teams to gather financial inputs and ensure accuracy in reporting and planning activities.
  • Supports cost tracking and forecasting by updating project budgets, monitoring expenditures and analyzing variances against baseline plans.
  • Helps prepare project controls reports and dashboards, including schedule performance, cost performance and key project metrics.
  • Coordinates with project managers, engineering and finance teams to gather data and ensure alignment on project status and forecasts.
  • Learns about Kent procedures and project execution methodologies through mentoring of Department Leaders and self-study as assigned.
  • Participates in in-house and learning activities as directed by Mentor.
  • Understands and follows safe work practices.
  • Performs other tasks as assigned. In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management.
  • These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization.
  • The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently.
  • All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

Kent PLC is a global engineering firm that designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets for the oil, gas, and renewable-energy sectors. Its offerings cover the full project lifecycle—from initial engineering and construction through ongoing maintenance—delivered via a mix of project-based contracts and long-term service agreements. The company differentiates itself through a strong emphasis on safety and sustainability, supported by a track record that includes industry awards such as the Gold award at the ExxonMobil Safety Excellence Awards, and a large, skilled workforce of about 13,000 people capable of delivering complex projects worldwide. Kent’s goal is to meet today’s energy needs while preparing for the future by applying advanced technologies and best practices to deliver reliable, safe, and efficient energy assets.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Founded

1919

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Decommissioning market expected to double over next decade, directly benefiting Exceed integration.
  • Sudlows Consulting acquisition positions Kent in high-growth AI and cloud data center sectors.
  • Energy transition demand for hydrogen, offshore wind, and carbon capture storage accelerates Kent's renewable pivot.

What critics are saying

  • Nesma & Partners ownership restricts access to US and Western energy contracts through Saudi regulatory constraints.
  • Wood PLC captures 15% larger hydrogen and CCUS contract pipeline, eroding Kent's energy transition market share.
  • ESG-focused clients exclude Kent from offshore wind contracts due to Nesma's fossil fuel legacy conflicting with mandates.

What makes Kent unique

  • Full-lifecycle energy asset services from consulting through decommissioning across 80+ countries.
  • Exceed acquisition strengthens offshore well and energy transition capabilities in growing decommissioning market.
  • 13,000-person workforce with 100 years of expertise in oil, gas, renewables, hydrogen, and CCUS.

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