2027 Summer Emergency Management Intern

ONE Gas • Tulsa, OK

8d • Onsite

About The Position

ONE Gas is seeking a motivated student to join its Emergency Management team in Tulsa, Oklahoma, for Summer 2027. The internship provides exposure to real-world safety functions, processes, and projects. The intern will work on impactful projects, collaborate with professionals across departments, and participate in networking events with peers and company leadership.

The role supports emergency preparedness and response for a natural gas distribution company serving customers in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. The intern may help coordinate with external response partners, develop and evaluate exercises and training, improve emergency response plans, assess hazards and risks, and support Emergency Operations Center activity and incident response.

The internship is paid, is projected to run from June 1 through August 6, 2027, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week. One position is available. Housing assistance may be available based on the intern’s assignment location relative to their college or primary residence.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Environmental Safety & Health, Emergency Management, Compliance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Nice To Haves

• Preferably graduating in December 2027 or May 2028.
• Involvement in extracurricular activities, community service, or leadership roles.
• Experience through prior internships, part-time jobs, or volunteer work.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with first responders, emergency management agencies, law enforcement, fire departments, and state and local emergency operations centers.
• Plan, facilitate, and evaluate local, statewide, and enterprise-wide drills and exercises, and develop post-exercise reports to track corrective actions to completion.
• Coordinate joint training, exercises, and response planning with external partners.
• Develop and lead company Incident Command System (ICS) and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) training.
• Support public awareness and damage prevention programs related to emergency preparedness.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the company’s emergency response plans.
• Conduct hazard identification and risk assessments (THIRA-style or equivalent) specific to gas distribution and transmission operations.
• Support emergency response through situational awareness, incident documentation, and post-incident analysis; serve as a company liaison during multi-agency incidents.
• Participate in regional and national mutual aid and utility emergency response networks.
• Support OGS Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activation, staffing, and documentation during major events.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid internship with a fair and competitive pay rate.
• Potential housing assistance based on assignment location relative to college and/or primary residence.
• Medical, dental, and vision packages.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plan with 100% matching up to 6%.
• Potential profit-sharing contributions under the 401(k) Plan.
• Paid parental leave.
• Basic and optional employee term life insurance.
• Education assistance and tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed