Commercial Operations Intern

Western Midstream • The Woodlands, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Western Midstream is seeking a Commercial Operations Intern to support the Midstream Scheduling team in The Woodlands, Texas. This internship provides hands-on exposure to how natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs), and crude oil are scheduled and balanced across Western Midstream-operated assets. The intern will work with experienced team members, learn industry systems and terminology, and assist with data review, reporting, and operational coordination.

Requirements

• Self-motivated, dependable, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and basic problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and ask questions when clarification is needed.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work well with different teams.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Willingness to take on additional responsibilities as knowledge and confidence grow.
• Recently graduated or currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework, internship experience, or interest in energy, midstream operations, scheduling, accounting, or data analysis.
• A relevant major in Engineering, Business, Logistics, or Supply Chain is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn the daily scheduling process for natural gas, NGLs, and crude oil on Western Midstream-operated systems.
• Assist the team with reviewing nominations, production volumes, pipeline activity, and imbalances.
• Support daily, weekly, and monthly reports for internal teams, accounting, management, and customers.
• Help maintain accurate operational records and update scheduling systems under team guidance.
• Review actual versus forecasted volumes and help identify differences or trends.
• Work with Commercial Operations, Field Operations, Accounting, Commercial Development, Marketing, producers, and pipeline contacts to understand how information moves across the business.
• Assist with tracking operational events such as new wells, outages, new lines, processing changes, and other activities that may affect scheduled volumes.
• Participate in team cross-training and learn how scheduling decisions support reliable operations and customer commitments.
• Complete a summer project or analysis and present key findings, lessons learned, and recommendations to the team.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree