Operations Intern

About the Department

This position, under general supervision of the Operations staff, is responsible for supporting and assisting in maintaining situational awareness and daily activities of PCCA properties.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in project management of on-going operations projects
• Support in documenting operating policies and procedures 
• Help develop plans (CAD) and specifications for Operations maintenance projects, such as laydown yards, rail yards, etc.
• Perform field data collection and inspections
• Assesses docks, rail, laydown areas, etc. for general condition and maintenance needs
• Review historical project plans and documentation
• Assist with special projects as directed 
• Helps prepare related reports and correspondence as needed
• Adheres to Port policy and maintains good employee relations
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Helps prepare related reports and correspondence as needed

Additional Physical Factors:
While performing duties employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, speak or hear; frequently required to reach, use hands, finger movements, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb or balance.

Environmental Factors:
Exposure to office and field environments.  Field environments may include adverse weather conditions, fumes and/or airborne particles, high precarious places and risk of electrical shock, moderate noise levels and moving mechanical parts.

Minimum Qualifications: 
This is an internship position. Candidates shall be enrolled in an accredited college or university majoring in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Maritime, or Business Management with a focus in project management.  Candidate must demonstrate written and oral proficiency in the English language. Strong writing, editing and verbal communication skills, organizational and time management skills; ability to operate a personal computer and a variety of programs, office equipment, and internet. Must work effectively in a team environment and with varying levels of management.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested and qualified candidates must apply online at www.portofcc.com on or before February 22nd, 2026, 11:59 PM CST.
If you are selected for a position with PCCA, your employment will be contingent upon submission to and successful completion of a drug test and alcohol screening as well as a verification of information and qualifications provided during the selection process.
As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, PCCA is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, military status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other protected group status.

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