Commercial Operations Intern

Western Midstream•The Woodlands, TX

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Western Midstream is seeking a motivated Commercial Operations Intern to support the scheduling and asset optimization activities across our operated midstream systems. This internship provides hands-on exposure to natural gas, NGL, and crude scheduling, as well as real-world insight into how commercial and operational decisions drive midstream performance. This role is ideal for students who are analytical, detail‑oriented, and interested in learning how midstream assets move, measure, and balance hydrocarbons across the value chain.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Energy Commerce, Engineering, or a related field
Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving abilities
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Willingness to learn complex midstream concepts
Strong organizational skills; able to manage multiple tasks
Basic to intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Self-motivated, curious, and willing to take on new challenges

Nice To Haves

Interest in midstream operations, gas scheduling, or energy markets
Prior internship or coursework in energy, supply chain, analytics, or accounting

Responsibilities

Supporting daily nominations and scheduling activities across Western Midstream systems
Helping track and reconcile producer volumes, nominations, and imbalances
Assisting with monitoring system balances, plant shrink, fuel usage, and other operational metrics
Learning to review SCADA data to understand system performance
Coordinating with field operations to understand physical flow constraints and system dynamics
Assisting with allocation monitoring on downstream pipelines
Supporting the preparation of weekly and monthly reports for accounting, marketing, and producers
Helping maintain accurate records of operational events and documentation
Learning to use internal systems such as EMK3
Participating in cross-training within Commercial Operations
Assisting with analysis related to ethane rejection/recovery and processing economics
Supporting the team during special projects such as new well connections, system changes, or operational events