2027 BOLT Intern - Products Operations

Kinder Morgan; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan's BOLT Intern Program in Houston offers hands-on projects in Products Pipelines, focusing on improving visibility, asset data and efficiency. Interns work with pipeline leaders on practical tasks that impact operations and reporting.

Ideal candidates are rising juniors or seniors pursuing a degree in business, operations, analytics or related fields, with strong analytical and communication skills and familiarity with Excel and Power BI.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance or related field.
• Minimum GPA 3.0 and strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to gather information from multiple sources and turn details into clear work products.
• Strong written and verbal communication and ability to work across functions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Excel, Power BI, process mapping or AI tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist KPI development and reporting; define and organize metrics and recurring reporting.
• Gather and validate asset information for pipelines and terminals.
• Consolidate information into trackers, dashboards, summaries and reference materials.
• Explore AI-assisted tools to improve procedures and access to information.
• Map workflows, identify duplication and delays, and suggest efficiency improvements.
• Coordinate with Operations and business support to collect requirements and communicate findings.
• Prepare concise presentations, summaries, maps and recommendations for leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Strong communicator

Data gathering

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Operations/Analytics/CS

Tools

Excel

Power BI

AI productivity tools

Job description

What We Are Looking For

BOLT INTERN PROGRAM

The BOLT (Building Opportunities & Learning Together) Intern Program is Kinder Morgan’s elite summer internship program. Interns gain hands‑on experience in the energy industry while developing professional and interpersonal skills through meaningful projects that support Kinder Morgan’s vision of delivering energy to improve lives and create a better world.

KINDER MORGAN

Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We own an interest in or operate approximately 83,000 miles of pipelines and 147 terminals. Our pipelines transport natural gas, gasoline, crude oil, carbon dioxide (CO2) and more. Our terminals store and handle petroleum products, chemicals and other products. We are a market leader in each of our businesses: Natural Gas Pipelines, Products Pipelines, CO2 and Terminals. Our diversified and strategically located assets are core to North American energy infrastructure and help deliver needed energy products to high-demand markets.

BUSINESS UNIT: PRODUCTS PIPELINES

The Products Pipelines business unit operates energy infrastructure that supports the safe, reliable and efficient movement of refined petroleum products and other commodities. This Houston-based internship will support business‑unit operations and administrative functions. It is not an engineering internship.

What You Will Do

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The intern will work with Products Pipelines leaders and subject‑matter experts on practical projects that improve business visibility, organize asset information, strengthen process consistency and identify opportunities for greater efficiency. Assignments may include:

• KPI development and reporting: help define, organize and improve key performance indicators, supporting data and recurring management reporting.
• Physical asset information: gather, validate and organize detailed information about pipeline, terminal and related operational assets from available records and subject‑matter experts.
• Data organization and visualization: consolidate information into clear, usable formats such as trackers, dashboards, summaries and reference materials.
• AI-enabled process support: explore and develop practical AI‑assisted tools that bring together procedures, processes and other approved business information for easier retrieval and use.
• Process evaluation: map current workflows, identify duplication, delays, manual handoffs or inconsistent practices, and recommend practical efficiency improvements.
• Cross‑functional support: coordinate with Operations and business support teams to collect information, document requirements and communicate findings.
• Project documentation: prepare concise presentations, written summaries, process maps and recommendations for business‑unit leadership.

What You Need

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance or a related field.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem‑solving skills, with close attention to detail.
• Ability to gather information from multiple sources, ask effective questions and turn complex details into clear, usable work products.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with employees across different functions and levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with Excel, Power BI, process mapping or AI productivity tools is preferred.
• Ability to handle business information responsibly and follow company requirements for data security, confidentiality and approved technology use.
• Self‑motivated and able to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Entering the junior or senior year of college.

WORK LOCATION

Houston, Texas

Why Join Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at www.kindermorgan.com.