Government and Regulatory Affairs Intern

Job Type:

Intern/Student (Fixed Term)

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’ Early Talent program is an opportunity for post-secondary students to get hands-on experience and education that aligns with their degree in the oil and gas midstream sector. Our intern opportunities have been specifically designed to provide students with 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 where high achieving participants may become eligible to receive an offer to join Plains upon graduation.

Plains is currently looking to fill the position of Government and Regulatory Affairs Intern to join our Government and Regulatory Affairs team for three-month position beginning May 19, 2025. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with proven policy and communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multiple departments. Look forward to the opportunity to work in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment!

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research on specific legislative and regulatory issues;
• Assist in the preparation of briefing materials, policy papers, and presentations;
• Assist in tracking and analyzing relevant policy updates at the federal, state, and local levels;
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to support policy and advocacy initiatives, providing information and updates as requested;
• Attend and take notes at governmental meetings, hearings, and other events;
• Support the organization of advocacy events and meetings;
• Maintain databases and assist in data analysis related to policy developments;
• Assist in the redesign of our internal Issues Tracker using Microsoft products (Power Bi, SharePoint);
• Communicate and collaborate with team members and other stakeholders to achieve project goals;
• Identify and implement opportunities for efficiencies and process improvements; and
• Ad-hoc analytical assignments and reporting as required.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Interns must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master's degree at an accredited university;
• An entrepreneurial self-starter who is driven to learn and contribute;
• Strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment and problem-solving skills;
• Keen attention to detail, analysis and organization;
• Proven ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and multi-task;
• Skilled in simplifying complex ideas for a multitude of audiences;
• Proficiency with MS Office, including Excel, Word, Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, and Power BI;
• Proven flexibility and agility to adapt to changing business conditions;
• Comfortable working within a fast-paced team environment and under minimal supervision;
• Interns must be able and willing to relocate themselves to Houston for the duration of the work term;
• Interns must be able to commit to a 3-month 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.
  
  

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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