Geophysics Intern: Seismic Interpretation & Mentorship

Oxy; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Fully furnished corporate housing

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

Oxy offers a 12-week Summer Intern Program from May to August, pairing interns with a manager and mentor for hands-on participation in Oxy’s core businesses. You will work on real-life projects, gain exposure to seismic interpretation, and attend training and development courses, lunch and learns, field trips, and leadership interactions.

Qualified candidates are pursuing a Master’s Degree or PhD in Geophysics/Geology with a geophysical focus, with a graduation date between August 2027 and May

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.
• Maintain a minimum cumulative 2.85 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

Responsibilities

• Gain understanding of Oxy and the Oil and Gas business.
• Learn to use seismic interpretation software to interpret 2D/3D seismic data.
• Produce depth maps, amplitude extractions, isopach maps, and fault attributes.
• Prepare working products and final presentation material using PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Present final recommendations based on technical work.

Skills

Seismic interpretation software

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Education

Master’s or PhD in Geophysics or Geology

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Oxy offers a 12-week Summer Intern Program from May to August, pairing interns with a manager and mentor for hands-on participation in Oxy’s core businesses. You will work on real-life projects, gain exposure to seismic interpretation, and attend training and development courses, lunch and learns, field trips, and leadership interactions.

Qualified candidates are pursuing a Master’s Degree or PhD in Geophysics/Geology with a geophysical focus, with a graduation date between August 2027 and May