Staff Auditor

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Plains is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation storage processing and marketing solutions for crude oil. We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation terminalling storage and gathering assets in key oil producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Houston Texas.

Were on the lookout for passionate selfstarters who thrive in fastmoving collaborative and innovative environments.

The Staff Auditor supports risk-based internal audits and SOX compliance activities in a modern agile environment. The role combines foundational auditing and accounting knowledge with professional skepticism critical thinking clear communication data analysis responsible use of artificial intelligence and business-process automation. The auditor is expected to learn quickly challenge assumptions constructively validate technology-enabled work and translate results into practical business insights.

Key Responsibilities

Interview process owners and other personnel at multiple organizational levels; ask focused questions listen actively and document information accurately.

Understand and document business processes operational/financial/strategic risks systems data flows and controls using narratives flowcharts risk-and-control matrices and other approved formats.

Execute risk-based audit procedures and SOX control testing including walkthroughs sample-based testing data-driven testing evidence evaluation and clear workpaper documentation.

Use approved artificial intelligence analytics and automation tools to deepen and accelerate research planning data preparation testing documentation issue development and reporting.

Independently verify the accuracy completeness relevance and source support of AI-generated or automated output; maintain appropriate human judgment and accountability.

Identify control gaps compliance concerns root causes emerging risks and opportunities to simplify processes strengthen controls or improve operating performance.

Communicate audit status observations evidence required and testing results promptly and professionally to Internal Audit leadership and business stakeholders.

Participate in agile team practices including iterative planning short feedback cycles transparent work tracking retrospectives and continuous improvement.

Core Competencies

Strong oral communication: conducts effective interviews explains audit objectives and findings clearly and adjusts messaging for technical operational and executive audiences.

Strong written communication: produces concise accurate evidence-based workpapers observations recommendations and reports.

Critical thinking and professional skepticism: evaluates conflicting information recognizes bias connects evidence to conclusions and escalates issues appropriately.

Analytical problem solving: decomposes ambiguous problems identifies patterns and anomalies performs root-cause analysis and develops practical recommendations.

Collaboration and influence: builds productive relationships works effectively across disciplines gives and receives constructive feedback and handles challenge professionally.

Business acumen and risk awareness: understands how strategy operations technology financial reporting compliance and third parties interact.

Learning agility and adaptability: quickly develops knowledge of new processes systems standards risks and technologies.

Integrity accountability confidentiality and sound judgment when handling sensitive company information.

AI Data and Automation Competencies

Responsible AI use: applies approved AI tools within company policies for privacy security confidentiality records retention intellectual property and acceptable use.

AI-assisted work design: frames clear prompts and instructions provides relevant context iterates thoughtfully and selects appropriate tasks for AI assistance rather than defaulting to automation.

Output validation: checks AI-generated content for factual accuracy unsupported claims bias inconsistencies outdated information calculation errors and alignment with source evidence.

Automation mindset: spots repetitive or rules-based work maps the current process helps define requirements and supports low-code or workflow automation with appropriate controls.

Data literacy: obtains cleans reconciles joins filters and analyzes structured and unstructured data; understands data lineage completeness accuracy and access limitations.

Analytics and visualization: uses spreadsheets and business-intelligence tools to identify trends outliers populations and exceptions and to communicate results effectively.

Technology risk awareness: recognizes risks arising from access change management interfaces cybersecurity privacy model use and automated decision-making.

Innovation discipline: experiments in controlled settings documents assumptions and results measures whether a solution improves quality or efficiency and shares scalable practices.

Minimum Qualifications

BA/BS degree in Computer and Data Science Management Information Systems Business Administration Accounting Finance or a related discipline. An Internal Audit Certificate from a recognized program is a plus.

Zero to two years of relevant experience in industry public accounting internal audit data analytics technology risk or a major risk consulting firm.

Foundational knowledge or practical experience in business processes risk management accounting external audit internal audit or internal controls.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel with the ability and willingness to learn Microsoft Copilot and other company-approved AI and automation tools.

Ability to manage multiple priorities meet commitments maintain organized audit evidence and work independently with appropriate supervision.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

Experience with Microsoft Copilot or another enterprise AI assistant in a controlled business environment.

Working knowledge of Power BI or Tableau Visio or process-mapping tools OneNote Power Query Power Automate SQL Python or similar analytics and automation technologies.

Familiarity with electronic workpaper or audit management systems including Workiva audit management software.

Exposure to SOX compliance financial-reporting controls ERP systems IT general controls continuous monitoring or data-enabled auditing.

Knowledge of the oil and gas industry particularly the midstream sector.

CIA CPA CISA CRMA or relevant analytics/technology certification or active pursuit of a professional designation.

Employment Conditions

Travel to field locations is estimated to be less than 5% per annum.

Cleared criminal history background and satisfactory reference checks.

Compliance with the Companys drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

This position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for the duration of their employment.

Development Opportunity

The department offers professional growth opportunities through exposure to diverse business processes risks technologies and stakeholders. Opportunities may exist both within Internal Audit and in other areas of the company after two years of experience in the group.

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At Plains our employees are our most valuable asset. Hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep our employees safe healthy and happy. We work hard to deliver the best results to our stakeholders and we also respect our employees need for personal and family time which is reflected in our benefits program.

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