Geophysics Intern: Seismic Analysis & 9/80 Schedule

Oxy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) with 14% match

Relocation assistance

Corporate housing provided

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

Oxy offers a Summer Intern Program in Houston for Geophysics/Geology students, providing real-life projects and mentorship from experienced professionals. The 12-week internship runs May to August, featuring training courses, lunches, field trips, and leadership meetings with executives.

You will work with seismic data interpretation, depth/isopach mapping, and quantitative techniques, while producing final presentations and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master’s Degree or PhD in Geophysics or Geology with a geophysical focus
• Must have graduation date August 2027 - May 2029
• Maintain a minimum cumulative 2.85 GPA on a 4.0 scale

Responsibilities

• 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
• Produce depth maps, amplitude extractions, isopach maps, fault attribute to identify new drilling opportunities
• Put together working products and final presentation material using PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Present final recommendation based on technical work

Skills

Seismic interpretation

Geophysics

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Master’s Degree or PhD in Geophysics or Geology

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Oxy offers a Summer Intern Program in Houston for Geophysics/Geology students, providing real-life projects and mentorship from experienced professionals. The 12-week internship runs May to August, featuring training courses, lunches, field trips, and leadership meetings with executives.

You will work with seismic data interpretation, depth/isopach mapping, and quantitative techniques, while producing final presentations and recommendations.