Job Type:
Regular
Plains is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil. We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key oil producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
We’re on the lookout for passionate self‑starters who thrive in fast‑moving, collaborative, and innovative environments.
Job Purpose/Summary
The Communications Specialist is an experienced communications professional who helps shape and execute Plains’ communications strategy across external, digital and internal channels. As part of a small but high-performing team, the role offers breadth, visibility and ownership, with opportunities to contribute across nearly every aspect of the communications function.
This role serves as a trusted communications partner, helping advance businessobjectives, strengthen stakeholderrelationshipsandprotectthe company’s reputation. The successful candidate is equally comfortable supporting crisis response,managing digital channels,identifyingnew opportunities to elevate Plains’ profile,developing executivemessagingandadvising internal partners.
The role is best suited to someone who enjoysoperatingas a communications generalist with an externalfocus,andis energized by the opportunity to work across a wide variety of business issues.The ideal candidate is a highly collaborative self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, exercises sound judgment,navigates ambiguity with confidence and takes initiative to solve problems before they arise.
While this role touches many areas, priority focus includes:
Lead crisis communications preparednessfor incidents and crisis situations, including planning, training, messagedevelopmentandexercises.
Collaboratewith the internal communicationsleadtosupportcompany-wide communications initiatives including town halls, executive messages, newsletters, intranetcontentand employee engagement campaigns, as business needs and team prioritiesrequire.
7-12years of progressive experience in corporate communications,public affairs, public relations, journalism, agencycommunicationsora relatedfield.
Excellent writing,editingand verbal communication skills, with strongattention to detailand theability to translate complex topics into clear, compelling narratives.
Experience in energy, utilities, transportation, industrial,infrastructureor other capital-intensive industries.
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.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting WebCareers@Plains.com.
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