Safety Systems Intern

The Safety Systems Intern will assist the API System Programs team with current API safety projects. These projects promote hands-on participation in API’s core businesses during the summer internship. The Safety Systems Intern will learn how API, as a national trade association and Standards Development Organization (SDO), works to help industry mature and improve their safety management systems. Working on specific projects with System Programs staff and other departments in the organization (e.g., Statistics, Business Analytics, IT, etc.), the intern will help further API’s safety mission by maturing API’s safety strategy and helping to implement internal and external safety tools.

API’s mission is to promote safety across the industry globally and to influence public policy in support of a strong, viable U.S. oil and natural gas industry.

Projects and Tasks

- API analytical safety database projects

- API Process Safety Site Assessment Program (PSSAP®) Report automation project

- API Safety Portal project

- API Safety Glossary project

- Pipeline SMS Standard transition project

- Event handling or planning

- Learning technical skills related to the industry

Qualifications

- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, geosciences, safety management, environmental sciences or a related field.

- Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university program for the duration of the 2026 internship

- Minimum twelve (12) continuous weeks’ availability for internship

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Good communication and teamwork abilities.

- Adaptability and attention to detail.

- Familiarity with PowerBI and databases is beneficial.

- A basic understanding of API standards is beneficial.

Physical Requirements

- Able to remain in a stationary position working on a computer

- Move about the office to access office machinery, meeting rooms, etc.

- Operate a computer and other office machinery such as printers and copy machines

- Transport items and equipment up to 25 lbs. on occasion

Travel Requirements

- Up to 25%

This job outline describes the typical accountabilities and requirements of the position and should not be construed as an all-encompassing description of every duty performed by or expected of the incumbent.

EEO Statement

API is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. Our success in maintaining a reputation for professional excellence depends on selecting the best qualified candidates. Achieving this objective means that no employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, age, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, related medical conditions, breastfeeding, and reproductive health decisions), genetic information, national origin, disability, marital status, personal appearance, family responsibilities, political affiliation, matriculation, credit information, the status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sexual offense, or any prohibited basis under federal, state or local law.

API is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Human Resources Department via email at HumanResources@api.org.

Candidates are typically hired at a point in the salary range based on prior experience, education, and market demand for the role; candidates are also compared internally to their peers.

API offers a comprehensive benefits package for our employees and their families. More information about our benefits may be found at api.org/about/careers/benefits.