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Who we are

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

Headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, Chevron Australia 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.

With the ingenuity and commitment of thousands of workers, Chevron Australia operates the Gorgon and Wheatstone natural gas facilities as well as the world’s largest carbon capture and storage system at our Gorgon facility and Australia’s largest onshore oilfield on Barrow Island, Western Australia.

We also manage an equal one-sixth interest in the North West Shelf Venture and continue to be a significant investor in exploration.

Chevron Australia Downstream delivers quality fuel products and services across Australia, operating or supplying a network of more than 360 retail locations, primarily under the Puma brand, and an extensive 24-hour hour diesel stop network, as well as depots and seaboard terminals.

Our commitment to sustainability has never been stronger. 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. Within Chevron, our New Energies team is focused on areas where we believe we can build competitive advantages including hydrogen, carbon capture and storage and offsets.

Together, we are creating enduring benefits that will help shape our economic future and spearhead Australia’s growing importance as a global energy supplier.

What is chevron’s internship program?

The Chevron Internship Program provides students with 12 weeks of paid employment, giving you the opportunity to participate in our 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.

Through our values of diversity and inclusion – including a variety of employee networks and a culture of flexible working options to support your work-life balance needs – you will be supported to build a successful career at Chevron Australia.

What we offer

Everything we do at Chevron is guided by our values and our commitment to The Chevron Way. At the heart of The Chevron Way is our vision to be the global energy company most admired for its people, partnership and performance.

Participate in world-leading energy projects, advance your professional development and begin your career within an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing workplace.

Here are just some of the benefits an internship at Chevron provides:

• 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)
• A competitive remuneration package
• Health and wellness offerings including fitness classes, gym access and mental health support

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

Who we are looking for

For Petroleum Engineering, we encourage applications from motivated and talented university students with individual streams or combinations of mechanical, chemical and other related engineering disciplines, with a keen interest in the oil and gas industry.

During the Internship Program, you will gain a better understanding of the role as a Petroleum Engineer within an integrated Subsurface Team supporting world-class operations and assisting in evaluating reservoir and well performance and providing support to petroleum engineering field operations personnel responsible for monitoring and optimising well performance and integrity.

Throughout your placement, you will also be exposed to the routine management of gas production well operations, in order to maintain asset integrity and optimise resource recovery. You will learn how to utilise well condition monitoring and reservoir surveillance data, and how these can impact short and long term business decisions.

Eligibility

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

• In their penultimate or final year of an undergraduate degree – we also welcome applications from postgraduates
• Excellent communicators 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
• Available for the specified duration of employment from 28 November 2022 until 17 February 2023
• Eligible to legally work and live in Australia permanently

How to apply

Please ensure you attach your current resume, a cover letter and a copy of your academic transcript/statement of results to date (unofficial transcripts are acceptable) and click apply now.

Application dates

Applications for Chevron Australia’s 2022/23 Internship Program open on 28 February 2022 and close on 27 March 2022.

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. To be a part of our success, apply now.

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