About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience by embedding students with drilling or completions engineering teams. You will contribute to projects that add value to company operations, which may include time spent on a drilling or workover rig or in a Decision Support Center. You will gain exposure to the company safety and technology culture while building professional relationships.
What you'll do#
- Conduct optimization studies and project look-back reviews.
- Contribute to well design reviews and contractor analyses.
- Participate in safety and environmental performance studies.
- Work on tool case studies.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelors, Masters, or Ph.D. program in Petroleum, Chemical, Mechanical, or a related engineering discipline.
- Strong academic performance in core coursework.
- Demonstrated skills in communication, leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving.
- Ability to demonstrate The Chevron Way.
- Ability to drive on a routine basis if required by the position.
- Note that this role does not offer visa sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Locations: Houston, Texas; Bakersfield, California; Midland, Texas; Covington, Louisiana; and Greeley, Colorado.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About Chevron
Chevron is a public company operating within the oil and gas industry. The firm produces crude oil and natural gas while managing refining, shipping, and pipeline operations. It also develops motor fuels, lubricants, and petrochemicals alongside energy technology and renewable fuel projects. With over 55,000 employees, the company maintains a significant presence in Houston, Texas and San Ramon, California.
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