The following positions are currently available to those studying and working in the Geosciences field. This page will continue to be updated as new positions become available.

Devon Energy Corporation, Oklahoma City, OK

Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

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At Devon, we will offer you a career full of energy and unmatched opportunities to solve today’s greatest challenges. Innovation, creative problem-solving and positive change happen when people step out of their comfort zone and think differently. Internships at Devon provide real-world career experiences and opportunities to work with industry leaders and build meaningful relationships that make an impact.

Job Overview

Internships provide opportunities to learn and apply geosciences principles at both field and office settings, through a combination of team and individual project assignments. Devon offers office internships that depend on the candidates experience and the availability of projects. Geology/Geophysical internships allow students to apply the latest principles of geology and geophysics to the exploration and exploitation of hydrocarbons in North America.

Major Responsibilities

Interns will be assigned to one of Devon’s Exploration divisions. Projects may include assisting Geologists or Geophysicists in preparing evaluations of prospective oil and gas trends, identifying new drilling prospects, or working within existing fields.

Other Learning Opportunities

You will receive diversified learning opportunities through on-the-job assignments, utilizing the technical skills that you have acquired in college. This internship will assist you in developing technically and professionally.

Devon’s Intern Recruiting Philosophy

Devon utilizes internship programs as a tool for growing our talent pipeline. An internship allows the company to assess your knowledge, skills, and abilities more accurately and for you to fully evaluate the work experience at Devon.

Intern Benefits

• Access to the Well fitness facility

• Competitively compensated

• Corporate Housing

Qualifications

• Full time student

• Pursuing degree in Geosciences

• College level: Master’s student

Conditions of Employment

• Successfully complete a background check and drug screen

• Must provide own transportation daily from corporate housing to work location

• Completion of Federal Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9)

Devon Energy is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Devon Talent Acquisition Team at Diversity@dvn.com.

Matador, Dallas, TX

 Matador Resources Company is a premier exploration and production company with active operations in the Delaware Basin, seeking talented professionals who will thrive in a high-impact, fast-paced environment. Successful candidates will have varied backgrounds and industry experience but share core values of teamwork, curiosity, intellect and integrity. 

Opportunities include: 

OPERATIONS GEOLOGIST (MAXCOM) 

• High-visibility role focused on geosteering, well planning, mudlogging coordination, lookback reports, and asset team support 
• This role integrates real-time and subsurface data (seismic, well logs, core) to optimize well placement, providing opportunity for immediate impact while receiving cross-discipline training 
• Position offers rapid exposure to many facets of the industry, providing experience and skills that could translate to potential future roles 
• 24/7 real-time operations with rotational schedule: 7 on/7 off, 12 hour shifts (days/nights) 

ASSET GEOLOGIST 

• Create impactful subsurface evaluations within a multi-disciplinary team to maximize asset value, utilizing available data for appraisal of exploratory targets from concept to development 
• Collaborate with reservoir engineering, land and geoscience specialists to evaluate acquisition and divestiture opportunities 
• Coordinate with operations geologists and engineers to ensure optimal execution of development plans 

SPECIALIST 

• Product-driven technical role with expertise in geophysics, petrophysics or other petroleum system elements responsible for delivering products that can aid in reducing subsurface uncertainty 
• Support all asset teams in exploration, appraisal and development efforts 
• Interpret, design and execute data acquisition campaigns 
• Implement new and existing technologies to drive business value 

M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Geology, Geophysics, or relevant field preferred. Highly qualified B.S. also considered. 

Compensation includes industry competitive salary commensurate with experience, performance incentives, plus medical and dental benefits, 401(k), etc. Details are available upon application. 

Matador, Dallas, TX

 Matador Resources Company is a premier exploration and production company with active operations in the Delaware Basin, seeking geoscience interns who will thrive in a high-impact, fast-paced environment. Successful candidates will have varied backgrounds and industry experience but share core values of teamwork, curiosity, intellect and integrity. 

OVERVIEW 

• Position offers a unique hands-on experience within a multi-disciplinary team working on a project that builds on the candidate’s skill set contributing to exploration, development planning, and/or operations 
• Projects will reflect real-time business challenges and could integrate various subsurface data, petrophysical analyses, seismic interpretation, machine learning, field operations, etc. 
• Build professional relationships with staff and other interns while gaining knowledge of the overall business scope of Matador and the oil and gas industry 
• Attend a field trip consisting of geologic outcroppings, drilling operations, completion operations, production facilities, and a midstream gas plant 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Pursuing a M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Geology, Geophysics, or related field. Highly qualified B.S. also considered 
• Previous industry internships or related experience is a plus 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Detail-oriented, organized, and self-starting 

Wyoming State Geological Survey, Laramie, WY

Utah State University, Logan, UT

The Department of Geosciences and the Ecology Center at Utah State University (USU), in Logan, Utah, invite applications for an academic-year (9-month), tenure-track Assistant Professor position in interdisciplinary Critical Zone Geosciences, anticipated to begin August 2024.

We seek candidates who conduct innovative, interdisciplinary, societally relevant, and quantitative investigations across a range of critical zone (CZ) processes. Successful candidates will demonstrate outstanding potential for excellence in research through development of a vibrant, externally funded research program and will contribute to our graduate and undergraduate curriculum. We are especially interested in candidates committed to advancing access and opportunity in the geosciences.

Utah State University and Logan, UT offer an outrageous quality of life surrounded by amazing landscapes. Learn more about the growing Department of Geosciences (https://www.usu.edu/geo/) and the Ecology Center (https://www.usu.edu/ecology/) online.

Please contact Tammy Rittenour, Search Committee chair, tammy.rittenour@usu.edu, with inquiries.  Review of applications begins on October 15, 2023.

Coeur Mining, Lovelock, NV

Our purpose statement is, We Pursue a Higher Standard. Everything we do is fueled by this statement; it is our foundation and inspiration for our actions every day. At Coeur, we PROTECT our people, places and planet, DEVELOP quality resources, growth and plans, and DELIVER impactful results through teamwork.

Coeur Mining, Inc. is a well-diversified growing precious metals producer with five operations in North America. Coeur’s wholly owned operations include the Palmarejo gold-silver complex in Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska, the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota and the Silvertip silver-zinc-lead mine in British Columbia. In addition, the Company has interests in several precious metals exploration projects throughout North America. Coeur’s headquarters are located in Chicago, IL.

Coeur’s Rochester mine is an open pit silver-gold operation located in Pershing County, NV.  The mine utilizes cyanide heap leach and Merrill-Crowe technologies for metal recovery from crushed ore.  CRI employs a robust annual near-mine and greenfields exploration program to support ongoing operational activities and resource / reserve growth.

Coeur is looking for a dynamic and energetic Exploration Manager to be responsible for the design and implementation of exploration programs across Coeur’s district scale landholdings at Rochester.  Responsibilities also include the development and mentorship of the exploration team, in addition to oversight of all technical activities inclusive of scout, resource infill and expansion drill campaigns. Reporting directly to the Senior Director, Exploration, this site-based role is an excellent opportunity for the candidate to join the Coeur organization and make a significant impact through innovation and discovery within our highly prospective land holdings.

Coeur offers a competitive remuneration and relocation package to the successful applicant.

Coeur Mining, Lovelock, NV

Our purpose statement is, We Pursue a Higher Standard. Everything we do is fueled by this statement; it is our foundation and inspiration for our actions every day. At Coeur, we PROTECT our people, places and planet, DEVELOP quality resources, growth and plans, and DELIVER impactful results through teamwork.

Coeur Mining, Inc. is a well-diversified growing precious metals producer with five operations in North America. Coeur’s wholly owned operations include the Palmarejo gold-silver complex in Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska, the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota and the Silvertip silver-zinc-lead mine in British Columbia. In addition, the Company has interests in several precious metals exploration projects throughout North America. Coeur’s headquarters are located in Chicago, IL.

Coeur’s Rochester mine is an open pit silver-gold operation located in Pershing County, NV.  The mine utilizes cyanide heap leach and Merrill-Crowe technologies for metal recovery from crushed ore.  CRI employs a robust annual near-mine and greenfields exploration program to support ongoing operational activities and resource / reserve growth.

Coeur Mining is looking for an enterprising Senior Geologist to compliment the Exploration Team at Rochester.  The role will report to the Exploration Manager and responsibilities include the implementation of exploration programs, the mentorship of geologists, as well as the compilation and analysis of various datasets. This site-based role is an excellent opportunity to join the Coeur organization and make a significant impact through innovation and discovery within our highly prospective land holdings.

Coeur offers a competitive remuneration and relocation package to the successful applicant.

University of Nevada, Reno, NV

The Nevada Seismological Laboratory (NSL) at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for three positions: two Specialists and one Coordinator 1, Seismic and Fire Camera Systems.

The Nevada Seismology Laboratory (NSL) is a research organization in the College of Sciences.  The NSL operates the Nevada Seismic Network through an on-campus data center/ lab facility connected to monitoring stations throughout Nevada and California. Data sent from field stations is used to detect, collect and study seismic activity.  Recent years have seen increased wildfire activity throughout California.  The NSL has acquired grant funding to expand the seismic stations with camera monitoring equipment for early fire detection.

Field work in fun and beautiful locations; towers to climb, fires and earthquakes to monitor! Be part of our team and work on one of the most advanced hazard monitoring networks in the world. These positions are open until filled!

Apply today!