About the role#
This summer internship provides field experience for students and recent graduates in the oil and gas industry. You will work on-site with the North Slope team in Alaska, focusing on SCADA systems, industrial process automation, and controls. The role involves both system-level software work and hands-on field hardware tasks.
What you'll do#
- Support SCADA, automation, and industrial controls programming.
- Assist with turbine controls, instrumentation, and flow measurement systems.
- Work directly with facility instrumentation and associated field equipment.
- Participate in troubleshooting, maintenance, and system improvement projects.
- Engage in hands-on field activities alongside technical staff.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a full-time student or graduation within the last 12 months.
- A degree or technical program in Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering, Automation, Instrumentation and Controls, Electrical, Electronics, or a related discipline.
- Relevant experience in industrial automation, SCADA, controls, networking, or instrumentation may be considered in place of specific degree paths.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Full availability for the summer 2027 term.
- An interest in building a career within the oil and gas industry.
- A willingness to perform additional duties as assigned by management.
Location & details#
- Location: Deadhorse, Alaska.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Ability to work a 14 days on / 14 days off rotation.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
About Hilcorp
Hilcorp is an oil and natural gas company based in Houston, Texas. Founded in 1989, it operates as a privately held organization. The company employs over 2,000 people. It focuses on the exploration and production of energy resources.
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