Safety Department Intern

Work Arrangement: At Office / Facility 

Department: Standards Area 

Pembina Pipeline Corporation is a dynamic energy transportation and midstream provider, serving customers for more than 65 years. Chances are, we do more than you think. We own pipelines that transport hydrocarbon liquids and natural gas products produced primarily in Western Canada. We also own gathering and processing facilities and an oil and natural gas liquids infrastructure and logistics business. Our operations along the hydrocarbon value chain allow us to offer a full state of midstream and marketing services to our customers in the energy industry. 

We are an organization that cares not only about results, but how those results are achieved. Our organization is grounded in the values of Safe, Trustworthy, Respectful, Collaborative and Entrepreneurial. Cultivating a positive employee experience and promoting a diverse and inclusive environment where our employees feel engaged, recognized and empowered is foundational to our ambition of being an employer of choice. Learn more about our values and strategy. 

We value the safety of our communities, customers, contractors and employees, and believe that all incidents are preventable. Compliance with all policies, procedures and regulations is a requirement, and our Life Saving Rules are basic rules that everyone should know and live by. Working for Pembina means working safely. 

Overview:

Pembina Pipeline Corporation is recruiting for an Intern to join the Safety Department team in Calgary, for a 12–16-month term, starting in May 2025. This position reports to the Director, Process Safety in the Safety Service Unit.  This position will support the Safety Department in a variety of ongoing activities and initiatives to enable the meeting of department and program objectives and will also support other Safety activities as required.
 

Promoting Pembina’s Safety Culture – Zero by Choice, the Safety Team is dedicated to delivering quality products and services by leading the enterprise-wide occupational health and safety, process safety, physical security, and emergency management programs, insurance program and Operations Management System governance. The Safety team ensures compliance with all company, federal and local government health, safety, security and emergency management regulations and requirements ensuring a safe and healthy work environment for our employees, contractors, and communities.

Responsibilities may include but not limited to:

• Assist in data collection and trending for Safety events that require detailed analysis as well as potential PSM KPIs;
• Support Safety Business Intelligence and Analytics Maturity Model;
• Identify Safety incident database entries that relate directly to Process Safety and update classification accordingly;
• Work with engineering and operations groups to estimate the quantity released to determine the appropriate classifications for Process Safety Events;
• Support ongoing PHAs (Process Hazard Analysis) including noding of Process and Instrumentation diagram (P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagram) and reporting;
• Manage/sustain 10-year Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) schedule for Pembina;
• Assist with BU Support of PHA Actions and Risks;
• Participate in PHA by recording and documenting findings;
• Support Identification of Safety Critical Devices using PHA data and other sources;
• Provide Process Safety engineering support to sites in areas such as facility siting, relief rate calculations etc.;
• Provide support to the Process Safety program and other stakeholders on programs and projects;
• Assist in the development of technical standards, practices, and procedures;
• Plan, execute, and oversee the closure of MOCs, ensuring clear communication and comprehensive reporting throughout the process;
• Aid in conducting the annual MOC audits;
• Assist business units by coordinating the management and reassignment of essential Process Safety System tasks, ensuring continuity and compliance in the face of personnel changes;
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to facilitate enhancements and improvements in process safety systems by engaging in requirements gathering, assisting in the creation of project timelines and budgeting approvals, and conducting user acceptance testing;
• Provide essential support to the business in acquisitions by aiding the Safety team with the coordination of various deliverables and adherence to project timelines;
• Support the Management of Incident Learnings and Bulletin Libraries, including the Safety SharePoint site;
• Identify continuous improvement activities to reduce manual work using AI (co-pilot, Pembina GPT), Power Apps, Robotic Process Automation (RPA);
• Support administration t for fleet safety programs; and
• Contribute to an environment that promotes inclusion and diversity.

Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in a post-secondary Enginering program, with 3rd year completed;
• Chemical Engineering student preferred; Mechanical Engineering acceptable;
• Demonstrated time management, attention to detail, and meticulous analysis is required;
• Strong analytical mindset – preference given to experience in data, analytics and/or using AI tools;
• Able to travel to the field for multiple day trips;
• Strong communication skills are essential with a continuous improvement mindset; and
• Willingness to commit to a 12–16-month fixed term contract.

The successful candidate must be legally able to work in the country of the position. Final candidate will be required to undergo Pre-Employment Background Checks including a Criminal Record Check. 

This position is scheduled to be posted until end of day: 02/11/2025. In rare circumstances, a position may be posted for less time if there has been significant interest in the role. 

Our expectations are high, and our rewards reflect this: We treat our people well - whether it's through our total rewards package, community engagement or volunteer opportunities, all in an environment that is equitable, safe, respectful, inclusive and accessible. 

We recognize that diverse perspectives and experiences fuel innovation and enrich our workplace culture. We firmly believe that every individual's unique background, identity and contributions contribute to our collective success. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. If you're contacted to set up an interview and you require accessibility accommodations, please let your Talent Acquisition Advisor know at that time. 

We are a proud recipient of Canada's Top 100 Employers (2018-2022), Alberta's Top Employers (2014-2024) and an Employer Partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion. We are also a strong supporter of Skills Canada. 

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