Intern-Asset Management/GIS

Port Houston•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Thank you for considering a career at Port Houston. We appreciate your interest in joining our team. By applying, you are taking an important step toward advancing your career with an organization committed to excellence. Port Houston offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a diverse, inclusive work environment. Joining our team means embarking on a fulfilling career path with opportunities for growth and impact. Before submitting your application, please ensure you have the following materials ready for submission: A current resume in .pdf or .doc format Your most recent transcript or proof of academic enrollment Any relevant work samples or portfolio links (if applicable) Once you have these materials prepared, you're ready to take the next step toward gaining valuable experience and making an impact with us at Port Houston. We look forward to learning more about you and reviewing your application! Position Summary: This internship is designed to be both educational and practical. In this position, the intern will support Asset Management & Geographic Information System (GIS) departments by learning how to take skills they may have acquired in school related to their particular areas of interest and apply them in a professional setting. They will gain a better understanding of their roles in a global business setting and be better prepared to work in the future.

Requirements

Students must be currently enrolled in and have already completed two semesters in an undergraduate or graduate degree program
2027/2028 graduation status preferred (undergrad junior/senior level)
May 2026 graduates are not eligible unless enrolling in graduate program in Fall 2026
Preferred educational background in one of the following: (Engineering including Industrial, Civil, Mechanic, Computer or Software Engineer), Data Sciences/Advanced Analytics, Information Systems/Computer Science, Business Management, Project Management or Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Students must either attend a Houston area college/university or have a permanent residence within a commutable distance
Students must be in good academic standing to apply for an internship; a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.7 is preferred
Students must be able to work throughout the established twelve-week (12) program dates
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access Database, Visio)
Basic knowledge of Database Concepts (Tables, Fields, Table Relationships, etc.)
Research and Data Collection techniques
Strong Analytical and Problem Solving
Strong Communication both Verbal & Written including Presentation & Public Speaking

Responsibilities

Asset Management Data Analysis Gather and collect existing data (Inspections & Maintenance)
Review and analyze content collected.
Aggregate & summarize the data.
Generate Visuals (Graphs, Charts, etc.), Reports and Outputs.
Produce recommendations for path forward in alignment with FICAP program in a presentation.
Risk Management Analytics (Business Intelligence – BI) Gather and collect Port risk information for projects.
Review, analyze and summarize content.
Create a simple database for identified risks.
Develop simple diagrams, charts, etc. for analyzing asset management risk information.
Generated Visuals, Reports, and other Outputs for end users/project managers.
Produce recommendation based on reviewed content in a presentation.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Layer Analysis & Update Review critical GIS Geodatabase Layers/Feature Classes for completeness and accuracy comparing against latest Nearmap Aerial Imagery.
Identify gaps and errors in GIS Layer Features.
Review gaps and errors in the GIS Layer Features with the GIS Team and make recommendations.
Correct errors in the GIS Layer Features as agreed upon by the GIS Team.
Record and document changes made to the GIS Data for later Review and QA/QC.
Present common gaps and issues found and their corrections in a presentation.
Day to day activities Learning how the Port operates particularly in terms of Asset management and GIS.
Setting up meetings to coordinate activities with various Departments.
Engage with other Departments Staff (Maintenance, Operations, PCM, Risk, IT) for needed information.
Collecting and analyzing data collected.
Generating recommendations from the analysis of the data.
Preparing Reports and Presentations on the analyzed data.
Participate in team meetings, as a member of the team.
Work in company’s SharePoint site and appropriate company systems from which access is needed to perform duties above.
Act in accordance with Port Houston core values (respect, excellence, accountability, diligence, and you)
Perform other duties as assigned