Gulf of America Operations & Maintenance Internship (pursuing associate degree in related field)

Chevron is one of the world’s leading integrated energy companies. We believe affordable, reliable and ever-cleaner energy is essential to achieving a more prosperous and sustainable world. Chevron produces crude oil and natural gas; manufactures transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals and additives; and develops technologies that enhance our business and the industry. To advance a lower-carbon future, we are focused on cost efficiently lowering our carbon intensity, increasing renewables and offsets in support of our business, and investing in low-carbon technologies that enable commercial solutions. More information about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com. 

Explore Operations in the Gulf of America

Offshore business unit (GOA) is accepting online applications for Summer 2027 Operations & Maintenance (O&M) internship positions through October 30th, 2026.

O&M Internship position could be in one of the following crafts:

• Operator 
• Mechanic 
• Automation Technician
• Electrician 
• Internship could be on any Gulf of America offshore deepwater facility 

Learn & Develop Operations & Maintenance Skills

• Operator – Safely monitor and optimize offshore production process variables. Ensure that all production equipment is operating at peak reliability and efficiency and acquiring and storing data. Perform duties associated with offshore oil and gas producing operations including well testing, record keeping, monitoring computer control system, safety device testing, process and utility systems, normal crane and/or rigging operations, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), etc
• Mechanic – Safely troubleshoot, repair, maintain and diagnose a wide array of rotating & mechanical equipment associated with offshore oil and gas producing operations including but not limited to natural gas reciprocating engines and compressors, centrifugal compressors, turbines, centrifugal and reciprocating pumps generators, diesel engines, cranes, etc.
• Automation Technician – Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain wide array of automation equipment associated with offshore oil and gas producing operations including but not limited to DCS systems (Yokogawa, Foxboro), programmable Logic Controllers (Allen Bradley, GE, Siemens, and Modicon), Human Machine Interface (HMI) software applications (Intouch "WonderWare", Allen Bradley RSView, Yokogawa Centum), pressure, level, flow and temperature transmitters, electronic devices (Flow computers), various types of networks (TCPIP, ControlNet, DeviceNet), area Classification, P&ID drawings, safe charts, field SCADA systems, etc.
• Electrician – Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain wide array of electrical and electronic equipment associated with offshore oil and gas producing operations including but not limited to electrical motors, electrical switchgear and motor control centers, distribution transformers, lighting systems, diesel and turbine generators, DC and UPS systems, HVAC systems, etc.

Required Qualifications

• Education:
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Currently pursuing or recently completed an associate or bachelor’s degree in related discipline within the past 2 years. (i.e. associates in Petroleum Services, Industrial Technology, Process Technology, Diesel mechanic, Instrumentation, Electrical, etc.)(or) military related experience in lieu of degree and discharged within past 2 years.
• Ability and willingness to:
  • work a 14/14 offshore rotational schedule. 
  • work 12 hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. 
  • successfully complete pre-employment checks including: drug and alcohol screening, background check and fitness for duty exam (physical & functional capacity examination)
  • complete HUET (Helicopter Underwater Escape Training) post hire
  • work effectively and cooperatively with a diverse team of coworkers, contractors, and internal and external customers.  
• Must possess a valid driver's license
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.), and CMMS. 
• Capable of simultaneously performing multiple tasks 
• Familiarity with reliability efforts for a variety of safety, environmental and production related issues. 
• Broad knowledge operations process systems, mechanical equipment, and/or electrical equipment.

Additional Application Instructions

Please attach your resume and unofficial transcript(s) for review.

Relocation Options: 
Relocation will not be considered.
 
International Considerations: 
Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  

As part of the application process, you will be required to take an assessment that measures aptitude and work styles. We recommend you allow approx. 45 minutes to complete the assessment in one sitting. If you need to exit, your progress will be saved.

You will be immediately directed to the testing portal upon submittal of your application, at which point you will have 72 hours (about 3 days) to complete the online assessment.  

Once complete, your assessment score will be valid for 180 days. Should you re-apply for another Job Requisition within this timeframe that includes the Operations Assessment, you will be required to complete the application process and then click on the assessment link. This will resubmit your previous results.

U.S. Regulatory notice:

Chevron is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, reproductive health decision-making, military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please email us at [email protected].

Chevron participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law.