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Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.

Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Are you an ambitious student looking to apply your analytical and business knowledge in a dynamic corporate environment? Pilot Company is seeking an Enterprise Risk Management Intern to join our team in Knoxville, Tennessee, for the summer of 2027. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in enterprise risk management, making a meaningful impact by supporting initiatives that strengthen organizational resiliency, compliance and risk awareness while being mentored by our experienced staff. 

In this role, you will be an integral part of our Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) team. Your key responsibility will be to support efforts that help facilitate a risk-aware culture and promote efficient, sound decision-making across the organization. As a highly cross-functional department, ERM provides a holistic review and assessment of risk across the enterprise. This internship is not only an opportunity to learn the practical application of risk management principles but also a chance to grow within a supportive team that is dedicated to developing its people. 

What You’ll Do 

• Assist with enterprise risk management initiatives: You'll support efforts to identify, assess and monitor risks across the organization while helping promote a strong risk-aware culture 

• Support resiliency planning: You'll contribute to business continuity planning, crisis management, disaster recovery, and resiliency initiatives, including the development of playbooks, procedures and response plans 

• Analyze and report data: You'll work with dashboards and reporting tools to help monitor key risk indicators and provide insights that support decision-making across the enterprise 

• Enhance team processes: Your work and fresh perspective will contribute to ongoing improvements in policy compliance management, reporting processes and overall risk management practices 

What We’re Looking For 

• Education: Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Data Analytics, Finance, Business Management or a related field 

• Technical Skills: Experience with Power BI, Tableau, dashboard reporting or other data visualization and reporting tools is essential 

• Soft Skills: Strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to work effectively across teams. We're looking for someone with leadership potential, strong team-building abilities and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment 

• Qualities: We value individuals who are driven, reliable, authentic and welcoming 

Why Pilot Company? 

Our culture is built on four core virtues: Driven, Reliable, Authentic and Welcoming. As an intern, you will see these values in action every day. You'll be part of a team that is driven to strengthen organizational resilience, reliable in its commitment to sound decision-making, authentic in its interactions and welcoming to new ideas and perspectives. 

This is a full-time, in-person internship running from June 7 – August 13, 2027.  You’ll be working alongside our team in our Knoxville headquarters, where you’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships and experience the full scope of life at Pilot Company. 

How to Apply 

If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding internship with a leading company, please submit your application. The interview process will include a screening with a recruiter, a virtual interview with an ERM team member followed by a final round interview with the leader of our Enterprise Risk Management team. We look forward to hearing from you!