About the role#
Permian Resources offers a paid internship for students to gain hands-on experience in the oil and gas industry. You will work alongside a team of Geologists, Reservoir, and Geoscience specialists. Each intern is paired with a manager and a mentor to provide technical guidance throughout the program. You will participate in training, field tours, and networking opportunities, concluding the term with a presentation about your work and experiences.
What you'll do#
- Integrate data sets including reservoir behavior and well performance.
- Perform advanced mapping, log analysis, play fairway analysis, and core analysis.
- Incorporate seismic, operations, and public data into reservoir models.
- Build your geologic understanding of company assets.
- Complete a final presentation to showcase your project assignments.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a degree in Geosciences or a related field as a Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Graduate student.
- Expected graduation between Fall 2028 and Fall 2029.
- Minimum cumulative and major GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a team-oriented environment.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States.
Location & details#
- Location: Midland, Texas.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Start date: Mid-late May 2027.
- Commitment: Minimum of 12 continuous weeks.
- Work modality: On-site.
About Permian Resources
Permian Resources is an independent oil and natural gas company based in Midland, Texas. It formed in 2022 through the merger of Centennial Resource Development and Colgate Energy. The company focuses on the acquisition and development of properties within the Delaware Basin. It currently employs 479 people.
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