
Job Type:
Regular
Plains All American 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, Plains 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 individuals who enjoy working as part of a team in a dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment.
The primary responsibility of this position is to source, identify and develop opportunities to create and/or enhance the profitability of Plains’ existing pipeline and terminals midstream business around a region of Pipeline Systems. This includes capital projects, asset optimization, M&A, and additional business development activity.
The selected candidate will be eligible for company benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off (PTO), and Free Parking.
Job Responsibilities
Develop new and support existing relationships with external customers and industry contacts.
Identify, track and develop new business opportunities.
Prepare and facilitate negotiations of commercial agreements with customers.
Prepare commercial materials and participate in internal discussions.
Collaborate with finance, supply and trading and operations teams to gather data for project evaluations.
Create and update PowerPoint presentations for internal and external use.
Conduct basic research on market trends, pipeline flows, and regional activity.
Assist in reviewing pipeline volumes and scheduling data.
Create financial models and project maps for internal analysis.
Prepare and deliver an annual business plan and quarterly updates on performance of certain assets and business development opportunities.
Use mapping tools (e.g., Google Earth) to support project visuals.
Participate in special projects aimed at improving business processes.
Experience
Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Engineering is required, and master’s degree in Finance or Business is preferred.
Experience in business analysis with minimum 5 years work experience in oil and gas industry or energy investment banking.
Must have strong analytical, problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills.
Must be detail-oriented and possess excellent organizational skills.
Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint are required.
Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks.
Compliance with the Company’s Drug & Alcohol Policy including pre-employment 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
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At Plains, our employees are our most valuable asset. Hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep our employees safe, healthy and happy. We work hard to deliver the best results to our stakeholders and we also respect our employees need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our benefits program.
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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. That’s why our employees are dedicated to playing a vital role in transporting North American energy to where it’s needed. Our team of 4,000+ employees move more than 8 million barrels per day of crude oil and natural gas liquids to power communities, spark innovation, and fuel quality of life.
The world needs more energy. We’re here to deliver. Plains supports the world’s growing demand for energy. We own and operate about 19,900 miles of active crude oil and NGL pipelines and gathering systems from Corpus Christi, Texas to Northern Alberta, Canada. Our assets are located in key crude oil and NGL producing basins (including the Permian Basin) and we have the capacity to store approximately 157 million barrels. We deliver shareholder value through reliable operations, demonstrated performance, increasing return of capital, and multi-year, sustainable distribution growth. Plains is a publicly traded master limited partnership traded on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol PAA.
Plains treats employees fairly and with respect and embraces diversity in the workplace. Interested in joining the team? Go to https://www.plains.com/careers for current job openings!