Commercial Intern - Houston, TX
ONEOK#WeAreONEOK – Fortune 500 company. 100+ years in business. Leading midstream service provider. Safety first. Sustainable operations. Environmentally responsible. Employee focused.
JOB SUMMARY
Join a company where learning happens through experience, relationships, and meaningful work. At ONEOK, interns work on real projects, engage directly with business leaders, participate in professional development opportunities, and become part of a community that values curiosity, innovation, and personal growth. We are proud to be a people-first organization where every intern is encouraged, supported, and empowered to reach their potential. At ONEOK, our internship program was recognized as one of the Top 100 Internships in America. This is your opportunity to explore joining our team for the summer
Join ONEOK as a Commercial Intern at our Houston, TX, office, and gain meaningful, hands-on experience supporting commercial activities that help connect energy supply and demand across some of the nation's most important energy markets. As a Commercial Intern, you'll work alongside experienced professionals in areas such as business development, marketing, scheduling, transportation, storage, customer relationships, and market analysis, contributing to projects that support strategic business objectives and commercial growth.
As part of our internship program, you'll gain exposure to how commercial decisions are made within the midstream energy industry, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and develop an understanding of the markets, customers, and assets that drive ONEOK's success. You'll also have opportunities to network with leaders, participate in professional development activities, and explore potential career paths within the organization.
ONEOK is committed to developing future talent by providing mentorship, meaningful work experiences, and insight into the commercial side of the energy business. Our interns are valued team members who bring fresh perspectives and contribute to solving real business challenges.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business need and candidate eligibility.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Assist in a wide range of responsibilities inclusive of job shadowing, preparing reports, analyzing data, learning about various operational, technical, and/or business-related compliance, regulatory, and/or technical components.
- Assist with development of presentations, trainings, knowledge sharing, and/or other administrative responsibilities
Education
Bachelor’s or higher degree related to the internship area should be under pursuit or have been obtained
Work Experience
None required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to: take initiative, demonstrate a positive attitude with an eagerness to learn, and be adaptable
Ability to: apply basic arithmetic: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division and/or advanced math, algebra, and/or statistical methods
Ability to: communicate, exchange written and verbal information and/or instructions
Ability to: contribute critical thinking skills, work well in teams, have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and strong verbal and written communication skills
Licenses and Certifications
None required
Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements
Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements
Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Occasionally)
Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)
Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Constantly)
Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally)
Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Occasionally)
Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally)
Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally)
Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally)
Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Occasionally)
Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally)
Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally)
Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally)
Crawling: Moving about on the hands and arms in any direction (Occasionally)
Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)
Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly)
Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly)
Feeling: Perceiving such attributes of objects/materials as size, shape, temperature, texture, movement or pulsation by receptors in the skin, particularly those of the finger tips (Constantly)
Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Frequently)
Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Frequently)
Tasting/Smelling: (Occasionally)
Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly)
Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet for more (Frequently)
Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Frequently)
Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly)
Working Conditions/Environment
Employee is subject to inside environmental conditions
Working Conditions
Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Constantly)
Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly)
CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly)
Travel
Travel to other locations may be required
Driving
Based on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license
ONEOK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, disability, military/veteran status, genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law.
The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of ONEOK.
ONEOK is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request an accommodation email HRSolutions@ONEOK.com or call 1-855-663-6547.