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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.

Job Purpose/Summary

The Specialist is a communications generalist who works in partnership with Communications colleagues to develop and execute strategies to keep Plains’ internal and external stakeholders informed and engaged. The Analyst II develops compelling communications materials and supports the effective cascade of information, with a focus on tailoring messages to the intended audience.

The Analyst II joins a team that spans North America and is comprised of dynamic, high-performing colleagues from diverse professional backgrounds who are responsible for the representation of Plains to numerous audiences. The team interacts across multiple disciplines within the organization and is well-integrated with company leadership. As a group, we share a vision to develop and deliver compelling messaging to help stakeholders understand the role, value and long-range potential of our employees, business and industry in today’s evolving energy landscape. 

The selected candidate will be eligible for company benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off (PTO), and Free Parking

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and execute internal and external corporate communications related to company and department activities

• Create and manage content for the company intranet, newsletters and other employee communications

• Create and/or maintain company reference materials such as a company tool kit, evergreen collateral, templates, multimedia assets and brand guidelines

• Support company video, photography and design needs

• Contribute to social media content creation, website updates and digital analytics tracking

• Review and edit communications drafted by other internal teams for clarity, tone, and alignment with company messaging

• Assist with planning and execution of employee meetings, other internal events, and corporate volunteer and philanthropy activities

• Provide communications support for Plains’ public affairs, government relations and stakeholder engagement efforts

• Participate in crisis communications training and, in the event of an incident, support response activities as needed

• Help define and internally promote the adoption of communications best practices

• Monitor and evaluate communication efforts using metrics, analytics and employee feedback to optimize strategies

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a focus in Communications or a related discipline, and a minimum of 3 years prior related experience

• Preference for candidates familiar with PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Adobe Creative Suite or Canva

Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills, including strong attention to detail

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships, influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders

• Highly motivated and action-oriented, with a natural tendency to seek out opportunities to contribute

• Ability to quickly grasp business concepts and efficiently translate them into easy-to-understand communications materials

• Proven ability to prioritize, problem-solve, multi-task and handle deadlines

• Comfort and composure working under pressure and in a fast-paced environment

• Highest standard of personal integrity and respect for maintaining confidentiality

• Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks

• Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment D&A testing.

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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.

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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