Cadet - Marine

ConocoPhillips; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 16,740 - 23,436; Full time

Job summary

ConocoPhillips offers a cadet shipping internship through Polar Tankers, providing marine transportation exposure from Valdez, Alaska to West Coast refineries. The program includes orientation, mentorship, and assignments mirroring full-time roles, with safety-sensitive responsibilities and relocation not available.

Selected candidates gain technical and professional development, interacting with both office and field crews while pursuing a degree in marine-related disciplines.

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer.
• A minimum of 8 continuous weeks of availability for the internship.

Responsibilities

• Cadet shipping program includes orientation and mentorship; challenging assignments similar to full-time hires.
• Work will involve on-the-job training and interaction with both office and field employees.

Skills

Leadership ability

Issue analysis

Ownership & accountability

Planning

Ethical decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Marine Engineering, Marine Operations, Maritime Operations & Technology, or foreign equivalent

Job description

• World’s largest independent upstream oil and gas business
• SPIRIT values - Safety People Integrity Responsibility Innovation Teamwork
• Operations in 13 countries

Welcome to ConocoPhillips, where innovation and excellence create a platform for opportunity and growth. Come realize your full potential here.

Who We Are

We are one of the world’s largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization.

Fostering an Inclusive Work Environment

To deliver superior performance, we create an environment that respects the contributions and differences of every individual. Wherever possible, we use these differences to drive competitive business advantage, personal growth and, ultimately, create business success.

Job Summary

Polar Tankers Overview

Polar Tankers, a wholly owned subsidiary of ConocoPhillips, provides marine transportation for North Slope production, using five company-owned, double-hulled tankers in addition to chartering third-party vessels as necessary. The tankers deliver oil from Valdez, Alaska, to refineries primarily on the West Coast of the United States. The company operates five Endeavour-class tankers: Polar Endeavour, Polar Resolution, Polar Discovery, Polar Adventure and Polar Enterprise.

Description

Cadet shipping programs are a phenomenal way for us to get to know each other! We'll offer you the same types of challenging assignments as our full-time hires. This program includes an orientation. Your supervisor will give you periodic performance appraisals and provide coaching and mentorship throughout your internship.

Position Overview

This is a Safety Sensitive position.

Relocation is not available for this position.

Development Opportunities

If you are selected for this role, you will receive diversified training through on-the-job assignments using the technical skills you have acquired in college. The work will develop you technically and professionally and could involve personal interaction with both office and field employees.

Basic/Required

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
• A minimum of 8 continuous weeks of availability for the internship

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Marine Engineering, Marine Operations, Maritime Operations & Technology, or foreign equivalent
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
• Confirmed leadership abilitya>Analyzes issues and understands their business impact
• Takes ownership of actions and follows through on commitments by holding others accountable and standing up for what is right
• Delivers positive results through realistic planning to accomplish goals
• Builds effective solutions based on available information and makes timely decisions that are safe and ethical

TWIC Card Requirement

This position requires you to have a TWIC card (Transportation Workers Identification Card) to gain access to secure areas of Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) regulated facilities and vessels. Any candidate selected for this position will not be allowed to begin work without proof of application for this card. Visit the TSA website TWIC® | Transportation Security Administration (tsa.gov) for more information.

Sponsorship

ConocoPhillips’ sponsorship for employment authorization in the U.S. is NOT available for this position.

EEO

In the US, ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.