Public Awareness Intern

Powering people, fueling the future. At Plains, we believe in the value energy brings to people, communities, and businesses, today and for generations to come. Our people play a vital role in transporting North American energy to where it’s needed. Plains moves more than 8 million barrels per day of crude oil and NGLs to power communities, spark innovation and fuel quality of life.

• Work with Public Awareness Specialist to ensure compliance, standardization and consistency of Public Awareness program, processes and procedures for all domestic operations.
• Assist in managing Plains’ First Responder Grant Program and Educational Grant Program by communicating with external stakeholders, compiling/storing documentation, and supporting program administration.
• Create slide decks consisting of grant applications to be presented during the monthly Grant Program Committee Meeting.
• Assist in creating content (including geofencing ads, billboard ads, etc.) and collateral in Canva for supplemental public awareness initiatives.
• Collaborate with corporate communications partners to deliver robust pipeline safety messaging on digital channels.
• Assist in the enhancement of our Public Awareness Program (PAP) beyond baseline while maintaining regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with Public Awareness Specialist to help identify effective Public Awareness Programs and materials used for stakeholder(s) required education.
• Support Division DPPA Specialists with conducting excavator (contractor) and public awareness education meetings.
• Participate in face-to-face efforts with stakeholders through Community Outreach program, liaison meetings with emergency and public officials, events, industry efforts, etc.
• Supports employees who wish to promote the PAP in their communities and provide information and training materials regarding the PAP.
• Assist in compiling documentation for Federal and State based audits on behalf of Plains’ Public Awareness Program.

• Currently pursing Bachelor’s degree at an accredited university
• Experience in Canva is a plus
• Strong oral and written communication skills necessary effectively with all levels of personnel and outside contacts including ability to facilitate meetings effectively and deliver well-organized presentations
• 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
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively and work as a team player
• Knowledge and expertise in supporting and developing technology-based tools and training techniques.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Effective project management and proactive decision-making skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and other tools used for documentation, workflows and procedure development used in compliance efforts
• Ability to travel 10% of time
• Ability to occasionally lift or carry moderately heavy equipment or parts (10 – 15 lbs.). Work may require stooping, kneeling, bending, climbing and walking distances in all types of terrain.
• Works outdoors in open environment with extremes of heat and cold 5% of time
• Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks
• Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment D&A testing
• 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

• Competitive compensation
• Industry-leading work experience
• Opportunity to take part in a variety of social events with colleagues

Our people are analytical, connected, creative, entrepreneurial and passionate about everything they do. We rely on our Core Values and beliefs to inspire and guide our team. These values include: Safety and Environmental Stewardship: We conduct our operations and business in a manner that is safe for employees, contractors and the environment. Ethics and Integrity: In our dealings within and outside of the company, we do the right thing, obey the law and act with the highest levels of honesty, ethics and integrity. Accountability: In conducting our business, we are accountable to each other, our investors, our customers and our other stakeholders, including the communities where we live and work. Respect and Fairness: We treat each other and our stakeholders fairly and with respect.