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’s 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’s best formal training programs in which high achieving participants may become eligible to receive an offer to join Plains upon graduation.   

Plains is currently has 2 Engineering student positions open to join our team as a Great Lakes Operations Engineering Intern for a 4, 8 or 12-month term beginning January 6, 2025. The successful candidate(s) will be exposed to a broad cross section of disciplines within the Operations Engineering whose assets include pipelines, processing facilities, caverns, reservoirs, truck and rail Loading facilities in Great Lakes Region (Sarnia).  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 processes and overall function of Operations Engineering and processing units; 
• Achieve and complete assigned tasks as outlined at the beginning of the work term. These include, but are not limited to:  ​
  • Participate in developing solutions to technical issues and verifying the implementation of these solutions 
  • Prepare and present summary reports, performance metrics reports, graphical representation and presentations, as required 
  • Facilitate initiatives to drive continuous improvement of our processes 
  • Perform calculations, modeling,  and data analyses 
  • Perform engineering mandates: hydraulic calculations, control valve sizing, instrumentation, process condition validation, etc 
  • Evaluate the performance of process equipment (pumps, exchangers, furnaces, etc.) 
  • Assist in the evaluation of the performance of production units 
  • Apply engineering theory to determine solutions, considering impacts of risk and safety 
  • As-building the P&IDs. Data gathering from the field and DCS/PI 
• Assist with document control. Digitize the documents, project files and upload them to 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 or corporate initiatives. 

Qualifications: 

• Minimum 2nd year student enrolled in full-time studies in a post-secondary institution, working towards a bachelor’s degree in Engineering – ideally Chemical or Mechanical; 
• Both formal and non-formal co-op students are eligible to apply; 
• Previous work terms are considered an asset; 
• A self-starter who is driven to learn; 
• 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; 
• Familiarity with database programs; 
• Ability to read P&IDs and perform simulation will be considered an asset; 
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work as a team player; 
• Ability to work well within a team environment and under minimal supervision; 
• 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; 
• Interns must be able and willing to relocate themselves within 100KM of our Sarnia facility for the entire duration of the work term; 
• Interns must be able to commit to a 4, 8 or 12-month work term starting January 6, 2025 to be considered for the program;
• Compliance with the Company’s 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’s license with a clean driving abstract.

Documents required with your application:  

• Cover letter  
• Resume  

• 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’s job board). All applications should be submitted on/or before October 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’ 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.