Job Description

Job Type: Intern/Student (Fixed Term)

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.

Plains\' intern program is an opportunity to get hands on experience and education which is aligned with each student\xe2\x80\x99s degree, in the oil and gas midstream sector. Plains intern opportunities have been specifically designed to provide students the opportunity to apply their academic studies and gain valuable experience through meaningful and challenging work. Plains offers one of the industry\xe2\x80\x99s best formal training programs in which high achieving participants may become eligible to receive an offer to join Plains upon graduation.

Plains is currently looking to fill the position of Engineering Intern to join our team for an 8-month term beginning May 6, 2024. The successful candidate will be exposed to a broad cross section of Engineering disciplines and assets (Processing facilities, Cavern storage, Truck and Rail Loading facilities, and Pipelines) within the Operations Engineering team at the Plains Fort Saskatchewan (PFS) location. Skills developed over this term will touch on the breadth of the roles typical of an Engineering group in a midstream company.

Responsibilities:

Develop an understanding of facility processes, work groups, and overall function of the Operations Engineering team;

Participate in developing solutions to technical issues and verifying the implementation of these solutions

Prepare and present summary reports, performance metrics reports, graphical representations, and presentations, as required

Facilitate initiatives to drive continuous improvement and optimizations of our processes

Evaluate the performance of process equipment (pumps, exchangers, heaters, etc.) by validating process conditions, performing calculations, modeling, and data analyses

Assist in the evaluation of the performance of production units

Apply engineering theory to determine solutions, considering impacts of risk and safety

As-building Engineering documentation including Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs) by completing data gathering from the field and Control System.

Assist with Engineering Document Control processes by digitizing documents, project files, and uploading them to the Master Document Repository (Adept).

Complete and present an assigned project(s);

Attend internal/external meetings; and

Assist in various ad hoc requests as required in support of experienced engineers, facility operations/maintenance or corporate initiatives.

Qualifications:

Minimum 3rd year student enrolled in full-time studies in a post-secondary institution, working towards a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Engineering \xe2\x80\x93 ideally Chemical or Mechanical;

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;

Both formal and non-formal co-op students are eligible to apply;

Previous work terms are considered an asset;

Ability to synthesize information to get to key aspects and provide supported conclusions/recommendations;

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment;

Must have a high level of accuracy and attention to detail;

Demonstrated strong analytical and organizational skills;

Proficiency with MS Office including Excel, Word and Outlook;

Ability to read and redline P&IDs will be considered an asset;

\xc2\xb7Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work as a team player;

Interns must be able and willing to relocate themselves within 100KM of our Fort Saskatchewan facility for the entire duration of their work term;

Interns must be able to commit to an 8-month work term starting May 6, 2024 to be considered for the program;

Compliance with the Company\xe2\x80\x99s drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment D&A testing.

The successful candidate must provide satisfactory references and complete a Criminal Background Check; and

Valid Driver\xe2\x80\x99s license with a clean driving abstract.

Documents required with your application:

\xc2\xb7 Cover letter

\xc2\xb7 Resume

\xc2\xb7 Unofficial transcript (you must include this to be considered)

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application through our company website (note; you will not be considered if you apply only through your university\xe2\x80\x99s job board). All applications should be submitted on/or before February 30, 2024.

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\xe2\x80\x99 compensation structure. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

By submitting your resume, you consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of the personal information provided during the application and selection process.

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.

Plains All American Pipeline