Gulf of America Operations & Maintenance Internship (pursuing associate degree in related field)

Chevron Corp.; Galliano (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron Corp. Gulf of America Operations & Maintenance Internship invites students pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field to gain offshore experience on GOA facilities. Interns may rotate through Operator, Mechanic, Automation Technician, or Electrician tracks in a 14/14 offshore schedule.

The program develops core O&M skills, safety discipline, and teamwork while exposing interns to SCADA, DCS, and field operations under seasoned mentors.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a related degree within the past 2 years.
• Willingness to work a 14/14 offshore rotation and 12-hour shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor offshore production processes and optimize variables.
• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain offshore equipment.
• Operate and maintain automation systems (DCS, SCADA) and related instrumentation.
• Work safely with a diverse team across multiple facilities.

Skills

Offshore work readiness

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma

Associate or Bachelor degree in related field

Tools

MS Office

CMMS

DCS systems

PLC systems

HMI software

Job description

Gulf of America Operations & Maintenance Internship (pursuing associate degree in related field)

Chevronis one of the world’s leading integrated energy companies. We believe affordable, reliable and ever-cleaner energy is essential to achieving a more prosperous and sustainable world.Chevronproduces crude oil and natural gas; manufactures transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals and additives; and develops technologies that enhance our business and the industry. To advance a lower-carbon future, we are focused on cost efficiently lowering our carbon intensity, increasing renewables and offsets in support of our business, and investing in low-carbon technologies that enable commercial solutions. More information aboutChevronis available at www.chevron.com.

Explore Operations in the Gulf of America

Offshore business unit (GOA) is accepting online applications for Summer 2027 Operations & Maintenance (O&M) internship positions through October 30th, 2026.

O&M Internship position could be in one of the following crafts:

• Operator
• Mechanic
• Automation Technician
• Electrician
• Internship could be on any Gulf of America offshore deepwater facility

Learn & Develop Operations & Maintenance Skills

• Operator – Safely monitor and optimize offshore production process variables. Ensure that all production equipment is operating at peak reliability and efficiency and acquiring and storing data. Perform duties associated with offshore oil and gas producing operations including well testing, record keeping, monitoring computer control system, safety device testing, process and utility systems, normal crane and/or rigging operations, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), etc
• Mechanic – Safely troubleshoot, repair, maintain and diagnose a wide array of rotating & mechanical equipment associated with offshore oil and gas producing operations including but not limited to natural gas reciprocating engines and compressors, centrifugal compressors, turbines, centrifugal and reciprocating pumps generators, diesel engines, cranes, etc.
• Automation Technician – Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain wide array of automation equipment associated with offshore oil and gas producing operations including but not limited to DCS systems (Yokogawa, Foxboro), programmable Logic Controllers (Allen Bradley, GE, Siemens, and Modicon), Human Machine Interface (HMI) software applications (Intouch "WonderWare", Allen Bradley RSView, Yokogawa Centum), pressure, level, flow and temperature transmitters, electronic devices (Flow computers), various types of networks (TCPIP, ControlNet, DeviceNet), area Classification, P&ID drawings, safe charts, field SCADA systems, etc.
• Electrician – Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain wide array of electrical and electronic equipment associated with offshore oil and gas producing operations including but not limited to electrical motors, electrical switchgear and motor control centers, distribution transformers, lighting systems, diesel and turbine generators, DC and UPS systems, HVAC systems, etc.

Required Qualifications

• Education:
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Currently pursuing or recently completed an associate or bachelor’s degree in related discipline within the past 2 years. (i.e. associates in Petroleum Services, Industrial Technology, Process Technology, Diesel mechanic, Instrumentation, Electrical, etc.)(or) military related experience in lieu of degree and discharged within past 2 years.
• Ability and willingness to:
  • work a 14/14 offshore rotational schedule.
  • work 12 hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • successfully complete pre-employment checks including: drug and alcohol screening, background check and fitness for duty exam (physical & functional capacity examination)
  • complete HUET (Helicopter Underwater Escape Training) post hire
  • work effectively and cooperatively with a diverse team ofcoworkers, contractors, and internal and external customers.
• Must possess a valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.), and CMMS.
• Capable of simultaneously performing multiple tasks
• Familiarity with reliability efforts for a variety of safety, environmental and production related issues.
• Broad knowledge operations process systems, mechanical equipment, and/or electrical equipment.

Relocation Options:

Relocation will not be considered.

International Considerations:

Expatriate assignments will not be considered.