Geology Student in Calgary, Alberta

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Job Description

Company Overview

ConocoPhillips is one of the world’s leading exploration and production companies based on both production and reserves, with a globally diversified asset portfolio. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, ConocoPhillips has approximately 9,600 employees supporting operations and activities in 13 countries. In 2022, production averaged 1,738 MBOED, and proved reserves were 6.6 BBOE.

In Canada, we can trace our history back over 110 years. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, our current investment programs are focused on the operated Surmont oil sands development in the Athabasca region of northeast Alberta and the liquids rich Montney unconventional play in northeast British Columbia. Our production averaged 85 MBOED in 2022 and proved reserves were 0.2 BBOE.

Our story demonstrates our commitment to the community, our innovative approach to technology and our adaptability during the changes faced by our industry. Within our Calgary office, we have implemented a Hybrid Office Work program, which offers eligible employees flexibility with the option of working remotely on Wednesdays and Fridays. We believe that diverse opinions, ideas, and perspectives are what fuels innovation, and we reinforce this belief through a DEI Council of employees, a culture of psychological safety and an Engagement Network, to name a few. Our workforce represents the international communities in which we live and work, bringing together talented people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Consistent with our focus on excellence, ConocoPhillips continues to discover and develop best practices in diversity, equity, and inclusion – for the good of our enterprise, our employees, our vendors, and our communities.

Description

ConocoPhillips Canada is seeking a student majoring in Geology who will have the opportunity to practice and develop their geological interpretation skills in a company that is committed to technology and personal development. The successful candidate will join our multi-disciplinary teams based in Calgary, Alberta for a work term from May – August 2025.

The student will assist in the characterization of the unconventional Montney asset to support development planning, completion design, and pad performance. The student will use well data, seismic, and core to understand reservoir variability and impact. They will gain experience in Petrel software by interpretation of well logs and maps, and database management (Studio). They will be expected to summarize their workflow, interpretation, and learnings with a final presentation to the reservoir characterization team to aide in new pad development. Other project work may include interpretation of key stratigraphic tops, core data analysis, and integration of information to the overall geologic framework of the area.

Responsibilities

• Support Geologic interpretation of Montney Asset

• Presenting results of project work to team and management

• Utilizing Petrel software

Required Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Geology

• A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale

• Must be returning to study at a post-secondary institution following work term

• Proficient (ability to perform the skill with limited assistance) in Microsoft Products Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada on a regular full-time basis without restrictions

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic geoscience understanding (well log signatures, how sedimentary systems are formed, and Formation top interpretation)

• Basic understanding of unconventional resource plays

• Some exposure to mapping systems like Petrel, ArcMap, Accumap

• Ability to use a practical approach when analyzing problems

• Must possess good communication and organizational skills

To be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature before 11:59pm the day before the “Apply Before” date.

Current employees: Please ensure you have discussed your intent to apply with your current supervisor prior to applying for any internal position.

For information on our Sustainable Development performance in Canada, visit www.cpcsustainability.ca.

ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply Before:

October 25, 2024

Sponsorship:

ConocoPhillips’ sponsorship for employment authorization in the country where this job is located is NOT available for this position.

EEO:

ConocoPhillips is an equal opportunity employer.

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