# Petrophysics Intern at Occidental Petroleum Corporation (Oxy)

- Company: Occidental Petroleum Corporation (Oxy)
- Location: Not listed
- Type: Internship · Internship
- Posted: 2026-09-06
- Apply: https://oxy.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UniversityRelations/job/Petrophysics-Intern_JR110283
- Page: https://newgrad.ai/jobs/petrophysics-intern-1cea8d62

## Summary by newgrad.ai

What you'll do:

- Work on real-life petrophysics projects with hands-on participation in core business operations
- Collaborate with integrated teams including geoscientists and various engineering disciplines
- Apply computer-based data interpretation and algorithm development to operational challenges

What they're looking for:

- Pursuing Master's or PhD in Geoscience or Engineering with Dec 2027+ graduation date
- Minimum 2.85 cumulative GPA on 4.0 scale
- Experience with data interpretation, algorithms, macros, scripts, or MATLAB
- Knowledge of well logs, well log analysis, and core data evaluation principles
- Preferred: familiarity with petrophysical software like Interactive Petrophysics or Techlog

Pay and perks:

- Competitive salary
- 14% company 401(k) matching beginning day one
- Relocation assistance and furnished housing if applicable
- 9/80 work schedule with every-other-week three-day weekends
- 12-week program May to August in Houston, Texas

## Posting

Oxy produces, markets and transports oil and natural gas to maximize value and provide resources fundamental to life. The company leverages its global leadership in carbon management to advance lower-carbon technologies and products. Headquartered in Houston, Oxy primarily operates in the United States, Middle East and North Africa.

Oxy strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business.

Oxy's Summer Intern Program runs from May to August for a full 12 weeks. As an Oxy intern, you will have the opportunity to experience real-life projects with hands-on participation in Oxy's core businesses. Your summer project will be designed to add value to our operations while providing an opportunity to observe your skills and competencies in action. Oxy interns are paired with a manager and mentor in order to provide technical guidance throughout the project timeline. In addition to attending training and development courses, lunch and learns, field trips, and social activities, interns will be given the chance to meet with Oxy executives and leadership throughout the internship.

### Required Qualifications

- Pursuing a Master's Degree or PhD in Geoscience or Engineering discipline
- Must have a graduation date Dec 2027 or later
- Maintain a cumulative 2.85 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Experienced with computer based interpretation of data sets, design and implementation of algorithms or user defined functions (macros, scripts, matlab, etc.)
- Must be willing to work in integrated teams and have the ability to interact effectively with geoscientists, reservoir, operations, drilling, and facilities engineers
- Exposure to popular petrophysical software packages such as Interactive Petrophysics or Techlog, and possess database management skills is preferred
- Awareness of principles of well logs and well log analysis
- Awareness of principles of core data and evaluation.

### Location

Houston, Texas

### Benefits

- We offer a competitive salary!
- Begin investing to your 401(K) and Retirement on your first day with combined 14% company matching
- Relocation Assistance and/or fully-furnished Corporate Housing provided, if applicable
- 9/80 Work Schedule. Enjoy a 3-day weekend every other week!

### Recruitment Fraud

It has come to our attention various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of Oxy. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate nor are they associated with our recruitment process. All Oxy job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website.

Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never:

- Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees
- Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or
- Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.

We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don't know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

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