Intern, Pipeline Safety and Integrity

Company Overview

We are committed to understanding the needs of the homes and businesses we serve. That's why we're always looking for driven, collaborative people to join our team. Because we believe that offering our customers the best service means bringing together the best people.

And we find the best by hiring those who share our values of safety, inclusion and integrity, and demonstrate the competencies that bring the Spire vision, mission and culture to life:

• Adaptability: We embrace change, continuously seeking opportunities for improvement while remaining open-minded and flexible in response to evolving conditions and customer, stakeholder and company needs.
• Collaboration: We achieve more together through a foundation of respect, embracing healthy conflict, actively seeking and providing actionable feedback and fostering an environment where everyone’s input is welcomed.
• Ownership: We see things through, demonstrate accountability, honor commitments, take responsibility for outcomes and demonstrate initiative.

By living our values and competencies, we strive to create an environment where employees feel welcome, respected and valued.

Summary

Spire is seeking an enthusiastic, career minded student or recent graduate to join our operations across our regions.  Our paid internship position affords students the opportunity to gain real-world experience to help put what they have learned in class into action. As an Intern, you may complete various projects and perform administrative duties while developing skills related to the assigned department and natural gas industry.

Duties and Responsibilities

•    Support the integrity management programs for pipelines and facilities (distribution, underground storage, LNG, regulator stations, odorizers, transmission, high pressure and HVL etc.)
•    Assist with activities related to risk assessments and risk modeling analysis for pipelines and facilities (distribution, underground storage, LNG, regulator stations, odorizers, transmission, high pressure and HVL etc)
•    Support the direction and management of integrity related projects, such as crossbore inspections, mechanical fitting inspections, etc.
•    Support the company’s applicable infrastructure upgrade, replacement, and maintenance programs through prioritization modeling and recommendations.  Examples include Cast Iron/Bare Steel Replacement, regulator station upgrades, transmission system and high pressure pipeline upgrades (pigging, valving and other enhancements) etc.
•    Complete class location reviews, HCA/MCA reviews, and MAOP verification reviews, and similar integrity reviews
•    Complete pipeline and facility system record reviews to confirm reliable, verifiable, and complete record information
•    Support the integrity corrosion control and public awareness programs 
 

Essential Characteristics

•    Strong Ethics and Integrity, Dedication to a Safe Work Environment, Commitment to a Diverse Workforce that recognizes and respects all individual’s unique skills and perspectives.
•    We seek out perspective, We make it happen, We collaborate, We care.
•    Must promote a positive team atmosphere.
 

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Required Education (certifications, licenses)

•    Must be an undergraduate rising junior, senior or graduate level student.
•    Must be able to work 35- 40 hours per week throughout the summer internship. 
•    Must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA.
•    Microsoft Office proficiency required with most positions.
•    Must participate in All Inclusive Onboarding and Project Poster Symposium 
 

Required knowledge, skill and abilities

Physical demands, environment and schedule

•    Open office space and/or field work (depending on position); Hybrid work hours (3 days in the office/2 days at home) 

Posting Requirements

•    We accept online applications through our career site at jobs.spireenergy.com
Disclaimer:  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
Spire Inc., and its subsidiaries are an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer.