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Tallgrass was named one of the 2023 Top Workplaces USA and highlighted in Colorado's Top Workplaces for the past seven consecutive years. Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life.
At Tallgrass, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued. We aim to support Tallgrass Internship employees' physical and financial well-being through a Total Rewards Program.
- Industry competitive pay
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness Programs
- Career pathing, Mentorship, and Industry Exposure
- This role is eligible for a Hybrid work schedule
Primary purpose:
To assist with various preparatory, analytical, and administrative requirements associated with the Company’s regulatory compliance obligations. This is a temporary full-time position.
Internship Overview:
While this internship is largely about supporting the Regulatory group, equally important is the expectation for the selected candidate to gain exposure and experience in an opportunity-rich industry. In doing this, the selected candidate will be learning this industry from a unique position which touches many different parts of the company. This internship also comes with the following advantages:
- A variety of tasks for which the selected candidate can assume responsibility
- A possible path to a regulatory position once the selected candidate has graduated
The anticipated start date of this internship will be in May or June,with a full-timework schedule commitment during the summer.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
- Work with and learn from several different departments including: Commercial/Marketing, Contract Administration, Operations, Scheduling, Accounting, and Legal.
- Develop spreadsheet models forecasting annualized costs, revenues, and refund amounts.
- Prepare project cost studies supporting certificate (construction) projects to be filed before FERC.
- Compile and analyze monthly cost, revenue, and volume throughput data from ledger.
- Translate reported amounts and quantities into schedules supporting regulatory rate and tariff filings.
- Review of FERC Form 2/3Q reporting for consistency and compliance with Regulations.
- Read and report on rate and tariff filings of other pipeline companies to identify need for changes in pipeline rates, tariff or compliance practices.
- Prepare and electronically file tariffs using TariffShark software.
- Write effectively and understand verbal and written communications.
- Promote the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
- Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
- Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, and listen carefully.
- Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
- Will work non-traditional hours as needed.
- Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
- Other daily, weekly, monthly, or special project duties as identified and defined
Job Requirements
Minimum requirements:
Education:
- High School Diploma.
- Student actively enrolled in an approved Bachelor of Science degree program in Business, Accounting, or Economics, with an expected graduation date of May 2024, December 2024, or May 2025.
Experience/Specific Knowledge:
- Proficiency with MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).
Competencies, Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to take on additional tasks and shift priorities on short notice.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong focus on safe work practices.
- Able to complete work assignments with moderate supervision in an acceptable timeframe.
- Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
- Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
- Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
- Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.
- Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communications skills (in English) are essential.
- Proven capability to establish and maintain good customer relationships required.
Physical Demands:
All the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Sitting; standing, walking, or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
- Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
- The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Working Conditions:
- This is a temporary full-time position.
- Essentially indoors, but must be able to work outdoors on occasion.
- Travel from 5-10% of time to customer meetings or networking events, occasional overnight may be required.
- May be required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
- The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.
Supervisory Responsibility:
None
PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:
- High School Diploma and actively enrolled in an approved Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Accounting, or Economics program.
- Strong computer background.
- Basic knowledge of oil and gas industry.
Other responsibilities:
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.
Tallgrass is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V
