Intern, Instrumentation & Control Engineering Technology

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.  Plain’s 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 has a great opportunity for a highly motivated student to join our Sarnia NGL Fractionation team for an 8--month term position beginning on May 5, 2025. The opportunity is in our Instrumentation & Control Department working with a mix of Apprentice and Journeyman Electricians and Instrumentation and Control Technicians.

Responsibilities

• Follow Plains Midstream Canada’s 10 life rule policy;
• Be adequately rested and fit for work prior to starting shift;
• Comply with Plains Midstream drug and alcohol policies;
• Promote and participate in “the Safety Awareness culture” through the use and awareness of the Authorization to Work and Job Hazard Analysis processes.
• Satisfactorily complete all assigned HSSE, regulatory and company-specified training requirements;
• Must wear all site required PPE
• With supervision, troubleshoot and repair pressure, flow, level and temperature process control loops.
• With supervision, complete routine maintenance and calibrations on pressure, flow, level and temperature instruments
• With supervision, complete routine maintenance and calibrations on various process analyzers (Gas Chromatographs, TOC analyzers, Oxygen analyzers)
• With supervision, troubleshoot and repair electrical circuits on motors and other electrical infrastructure on site.
• Participate in Preventative Maintenance Program and support the further improvement of the program.
  
  

Qualifications

• Enrolled in full-time studies in a post-secondary institution, working towards a Instrumentation & Control Engineering Technology (ICET) Diploma.
• Preference will be given to candidates returning to full-time studies upon completion of the work term.
• Candidates must be able to commit to in person work for the full 8-month term (May 5, 2025 – December 31, 2025) to be considered;
• Interns must be able and willing to relocate themselves to Sarnia and reside within 100KM of plant for the entire duration of the work term;
• 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 work effectively in a fast paced environment;
• Demonstrated strong analytical and organizational skills;
• Proficiency with computer applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook and Maximo, is considered an asset;
• Proven flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing business conditions;
• Excellent communication skills with ability to work well within a team environment;
• Successful candidate must provide satisfactory references, a clean drivers abstract and complete a Criminal Background Check; and
• Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment D&A testing.
  
  

Documents To Include In When Submitting Your Application

• Cover Letter (indicating clearly the program you are enrolled in)
• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts
  
  

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 February 28, 2025.

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.

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