Geophysics Intern

OXY; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) with 14% company matching

Relocation assistance / corporate hous

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

Oxy invites qualified graduate students to join its Summer Intern Program in Houston/The Woodlands/Denver for 12 weeks, focusing on geophysics and seismic interpretation. You will work on real-life projects, pair with a mentor, receive training, and present final results using PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

You will gain understanding of oil and gas, learn to apply quantitative interpretation techniques, and participate in field trips and social activities while building professional skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master’s Degree or PhD in Geophysics or Geology with a geophysical focus.
• Must have graduation date Aug 2027 - May 2029.
• Maintain a minimum cumulative 2.85 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Desire to pursue a career as a Geophysicist in the Oil and Gas Industry.

Responsibilities

• Gain understanding of Oxy and the Oil and Gas Business.
• Learn how to use seismic interpretation software to interpret 2D and 3D seismic data and exploration, appraisal, or development scale.
• Understand the importance of well data and incorporate into technical work.
• Produce depth maps, amplitude extractions, isopach maps, fault attribute to identify new drilling opportunities.
• Understand and apply quantitative interpretation techniques if appropriate.
• Put together working products and final presentation material using PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Present final recommendation based on technical work.

Skills

Seismic interpretation software

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Strong communication

Education

Master’s or PhD in Geophysics/Geology (geophysical focus)

Graduation Aug 2027 - May 2029

Tools

Seismic interpretation software

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Oxy produces, markets and transports oil and natural gas to maximize value and provide resources fundamental to life. The company leverages its global leadership in carbon management to advance lower‑carbon technologies and products. Headquartered in Houston, Oxy primarily operates in the United States, Middle East and North Africa. To learn more, visit Oxy

Oxy strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business.

Oxy’s Summer Intern Program runs from May to August for a full 12 weeks. As an Oxy intern, you will have the opportunity to experience real‑life projects with hands‑on participation in Oxy’s core businesses. Your summer project will be designed to add value to our operations while providing Oxy an opportunity to observe your skills and competencies in action. Oxy interns are paired with a manager and mentor in order to provide technical guidance throughout the project timeline. In addition to attending training and development courses, lunch and learns, field trips, and social activities , interns will be given the chance to meet with Oxy executives and leadership throughout the internship. Click here for more information about the intern program.

Description/Objectives:

• Gain understanding of Oxy and the Oil and Gas Business
• Learn how to use seismic interpretation software to interpret 2D and/or 3D seismic data and exploration, appraisal, or development scale
• Understand the importance of well data and incorporate into technical work
• Produce depth maps, amplitude extractions, isopach maps, fault attribute to identify new drilling opportunities
• Understand and apply quantitative interpretation techniques if appropriate
• Put together working products and final presentation material using PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Present final recommendation based on technical work

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to work with multiple disciplines and cross functionally
• Self‑motivated and able to thrive when given a significant amount of responsibility
• Maintain project timeline
• Evaluate, organize and prioritize workload
• Can make decisions with little information and is comfortable with change

Required Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Master’s Degree or PhD in Geophysics or Geology with a geophysical focus
• Must have a graduation date of August 2027 - May 2029
• Must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.85 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Desire to pursue a career as a Geophysicist in the Oil and Gas Industry

Location

• Houston, TX; The Woodlands, TX; Denver, CO

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Begin investing to your 401(K) and Retirement on your first day with combined 14% company matching
• Relocation Assistance and/or fully‑furnished Corporate Housing provided, if applicable
• 9/80 Work Schedule. Enjoy a 3‑day weekend every other week!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.