Geophysics Intern: Seismic Interpretation & Analysis

Oxy; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 41,328,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Fully furnished corporate housing

9/80 schedule (3-day weekend)

Mentorship program

Job summary

Oxy invites qualified graduate students to join its Summer Intern Program for 12 weeks from May to August. You will work on real-life projects in seismic interpretation and geophysics, paired with a mentor, with training, field trips, lunch-and-learns, and exposure to Oxy executives.

Gain understanding of the oil and gas business, produce maps, present recommendations, and develop practical skills using PowerPoint, Excel and Word.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master’s Degree or PhD in Geophysics or Geology with a geophysical focus.
• Must have a graduation date between August 2027 and May 2029.
• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.85 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 attributes 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 software

Self-motivation

Cross-functional collaboration

Project/time management

Education

Master's or PhD in Geophysics or Geology (geophysics focus)

Tools

Seismic interpretation software

Job description

Oxy invites qualified graduate students to join its Summer Intern Program for 12 weeks from May to August. You will work on real-life projects in seismic interpretation and geophysics, paired with a mentor, with training, field trips, lunch-and-learns, and exposure to Oxy executives.

Gain understanding of the oil and gas business, produce maps, present recommendations, and develop practical skills using PowerPoint, Excel and Word.