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Project Standards Intern

Plains

Houston, Texas, U.S.
Full-time
Posted Dec 16, 2025
Onsite

Compensation

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About the role

None specified

Responsibilities

  • Assist Project Standards manager with performing project health checks and analyzing the status of engineering projects;
  • Assist Project Development group as needed in providing commercial teams with technical, scope, cost, and schedule support for proposed project opportunities;
  • Support the development of quarterly project lookback presentations to upper management which give visibility to project performance against execution and economic metrics;
  • Collection and organization of data, economic model manipulation, spreadsheet, and presentation development;
  • Participate in the Operations Management System to gain an understanding of how the PDCA cycle improves business and project processes;
  • Support Project Controls group with various ad hoc data collection and reporting;
  • Assist Project Controls group with creating and enhancing reports and templates.

Requirements

  • Interns must be pursuing an undergraduate (bachelors) degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, Construction, Industrial, Systems, or Electrical Engineering;
  • Previous work terms are considered an asset;
  • Ideal candidates are analytical, creative, connected, and entrepreneurial;
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Oracle;
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills;
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
  • Proven flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing business conditions;
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while demonstrating strong analytical and organizational skills;
  • 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 to relocate themselves to Houston for the entire duration of the work term;
  • The successful candidate must comply with the Company’s Drug & Alcohol Policy including pre-employment testing;
  • The successful candidate must provide satisfactory references and complete a Criminal Background Check;
  • This position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of their employment.

Benefits

  • Assist Project Standards manager with performing project health checks and analyzing the status of engineering projects;
  • Assist Project Development group as needed in providing commercial teams with technical, scope, cost, and schedule support for proposed project opportunities;
  • Support the development of quarterly project lookback presentations to upper management which give visibility to project performance against execution and economic metrics;
  • Collection and organization of data, economic model manipulation, spreadsheet, and presentation development;
  • Participate in the Operations Management System to gain an understanding of how the PDCA cycle improves business and project processes;
  • Support Project Controls group with various ad hoc data collection and reporting;
  • Assist Project Controls group with creating and enhancing reports and templates.

About the Company

None specified

Job Details

Salary Range

Salary not disclosed

Location

Houston, Texas, U.S.

Employment Type

Full-time

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