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Intern – I&E - Geophysical Technology Specialist - US

Intern – I&E - Geophysical Technology Specialist - US

  • Location United States of America - Texas - Houston
  • Travel required No travel is expected with this role
  • Job category Business Support Group
  • Relocation available This role is eligible for relocation within country
  • Job type Graduates
  • Job code RQ068502
  • Experience level Entry
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Job summary

Grade K Responsible for acquiring valuable insight and knowledge that can further the intern's interest in their chosen career field through gaining work experience through a carefully monitored assignment and learning about the business and the Company.

Entity:

Innovation & Engineering


Job Family Group:

Business Support Group


Job Summary:

Grade K

Responsible for acquiring valuable insight and knowledge that can further the intern's interest in their chosen career field through gaining work experience through a carefully monitored assignment and learning about the business and the Company.


Job Description:

Location: Houston, Texas

The Geophysical Technology Specialist interns will be working with leading bp scientists in geophysical R&D and technology deployment in advanced geophysical acquisition methods, seismic imaging, data processing and analysis, and seismic reservoir characterization.  The successful intern candidates will apply their knowledge and skills in digital signal processing, seismic wave propagation, numerical simulation, inverse theory, optimization, seismic imaging and velocity modeling building, seismic attributes and digital science, to help solve bp’s subsurface challenges from renewal to production to CCS and low carbon energy.  The candidates are expected to be proficient in modern programming languages and compute platforms, and perform their work by implementing and executing the algorithms and workflows in bp’s High Performance Computing Center (HPC).  The candidates are expected to communicate effectively with stakeholders. 

At bp, we love our interns! In addition to developing your technical capabilities within your given discipline, we ensure you enjoy your time with us and have a fun summer. Some of the wonderful things you’ll experience as a bp intern are:

  • 12-week internship

  • Competitive pay

  • Retirement savings opportunities

  • bp provided corporate housing with furnished apartments

  • Relocation assistance (if eligible)

  • Social events, lunch & learns and community service opportunities

  • “Chat with a Leader” sessions

  • Projects centered on meaningful work and true business impacts

Successful interns will be considered for a full-time role within our Development Program upon earning their degree. Through this program, early careers will build their experience through challenging development assignments, develop a toolkit of transferable skills for the future, and have a dedicated network of support to help them succeed.

Minimum Requirements 

  • Must have cumulative and major GPA of 3.2 or higher 

  • On a case-by-case basis, bp may support US Immigration sponsorship for full-time or long- term employment

  • Pursuing a PhD degree

Preferred Requirements  

  • Must be available for a continuous 12-week period for duration of summer internship  

  • Majoring in geophysics, engineering or applied sciences.

  • Graduating from Dec 2024 to May 2025

  • Internships are not available for students who have completed their degree or who will   graduate prior to the conclusion of the internship 


Travel Requirement

No travel is expected with this role


Relocation Assistance:

This role is eligible for relocation within country


Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working


Skills:

Adaptability, Authenticity, Collaboration, Communication, Continuous Learning, Courage, Creativity and Innovation, Curiosity, Decision Making, Digital fluency, Ethical judgement, Excellence, Influencing, Knowledge Sharing, Listening, Managing volatility, Problem Solving, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Understanding Emotions, Writing skills


Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.).  If you would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us to request accommodations.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy.  This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.

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