Earth Science Intern Program (Nov 2024)

About the program

The Intern program provides students with 12 weeks of paid employment, giving you the opportunity to participate in the industry-leading oil and gas projects while acquiring practical skills relevant to your field of study.

We also provide education and training during the program to help cultivate your professional skills within a diverse, inclusive, supportive, and collaborative workplace.

We encourage candidates who self-identify as neurodivergent (Autistic, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Tourette's, etc.) to apply. The Intern Program is part of a Neurodiversity Inclusion Program and will include accommodations and support throughout. 

About the role

During the Intern Program, you will work across the Subsurface teams comprising of Geologists, Geophysicists, and Engineers on a variety of projects designed to grow your capabilities and add business value. You can also expect cross-functional opportunities that increase your business knowledge as you collaborate to deliver results.

This role will be based in Chevron’s new building at One The Esplanade. 

Eligibility / Requirements

For Earth Science, we encourage applications from motivated and talented university students with individual stream or combination of geology, earth science, geophysics, physics or related disciplines, with a keen interest in the oil and gas industry and advancing the cleaner energy solutions needed for a lower carbon future.

To be eligible for the Chevron Intern Program applicants must be:

• Eligible to legally work and live in Australia permanently.
• In their penultimate or final year of an undergraduate degree or postgraduates.
• Available for a full-time work (Monday to Friday) throughout the duration of employment from 25 November 2024 until 21 February 2025 (with the week of 23 December off work)
• Effective communication skills with strong analytical skills and a focus on teamwork and collaboration.
• Committed to Chevron’s values of diversity and inclusion, integrity and trust, high performance, partnership and protecting people and the environment.

Benefits

• Participate in world-leading energy projects, advance your professional development and begin your career within an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing workplace. 
• A commitment to supporting work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, optional hybrid working model including remote and in-office working, and a compressed working week (nine-day fortnight) where applicable.
• Direct industry experience, gaining exposure through working across Chevron Australia’s world class energy production facilities.
• Opportunities to attend multiple industry learning events to further your earth science and energy industry knowledge.
• A competitive remuneration package.
• Health and wellness offerings including fitness classes, gym access and mental health support.

Following completion of the 12-week intern program, students who consistently perform above expectations may be considered for full time graduate positions, where roles are available.

How to apply

Please ensure you attach your current resume (no cover letter required) and a copy of your academic transcript/statement of results to date (unofficial transcripts are acceptable) and click Apply now.

Note: As part of the application process, in case you get shortlisted, you will be required to take an online assessment that measures aptitude and work styles. You will receive an email containing the link that will direct you to the testing portal, at which point you will have 6 days to complete the online assessment. We recommend you allow approximately 60 minutes to complete the assessment in one sitting. If you need to exit, your progress will be saved. Once complete, your assessment score will be valid for 6 months. Failure to complete assessment will not progress your application further. Should you apply for other Chevron intern function job requisitions within this timeframe, you will be required to complete the application process, and in case you get shortlisted, and receive the assessment link, this will resubmit your previous results.

Application dates

Applications for Chevron Australia’s 2024-25 Intern Program is open from 26 February 2024 to 21 March 2024.

We reserve the right to amend or withdraw this posting prior to the advertised closing date.

About us

Chevron is one of the world's leading integrated energy companies and, through its Australian subsidiaries, has been present in Australia for over 70 years.

Chevron Australia operates two of Australia’s largest natural gas developments – the Gorgon and Wheatstone Projects, manages an equal one-sixth interest in the North West Shelf Venture and operates Australia’s largest onshore oilfield on Barrow Island. With the ingenuity and commitment of thousands of people, Chevron Australia - headquartered in Perth – is the focal point of some of Chevron’s most exciting projects globally and our employment opportunities will put you on the frontline to help deliver crucial new energy to the world. 

At Chevron, we believe the future of energy is lower-carbon, and we are using our unique capabilities, assets, and expertise to deliver progress toward the global net-zero ambitions of the Paris Agreement. We strive for actions that drive measurable progress toward a lower-carbon future and believe society and investors want to see the results we are delivering today and hear our goals for the future. Our New Energies organization is focused on areas where we believe we can build competitive advantages and that target sectors of the economy that cannot be easily electrified. Hydrogen, CCUS, and offsets are at the core of this strategy and are an important part of the solution to the challenges of meeting the growing demand for affordable, reliable energy and addressing climate change. 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion statement

Chevron Australia values inclusivity and promotes a workplace that actively seeks to welcome contributions from all people. We encourage people of all abilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, diverse cultures, and backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ identities, and all age groups to apply.

Energy Transition 

Chevron believes we all have a stake in a reliable and affordable energy system and a lower carbon future. This belief drives Chevron's lower carbon ambitions and the actions we take to advance them. At Chevron we’re leveraging the strengths of our talented people and technologies to safely deliver lower carbon energy to a growing world. We aim to lead in lower carbon intensity oil, products and natural gas, and advance new solutions to reduce carbon emissions of major industries. In addition to this, here at Chevron we’re growing our capabilities in renewable fuels, carbon capture, and offsets, hydrogen and other emerging technologies.