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Title: Internship - Geoscience Technician or Technologist - Campus Hire 2013
Location: NORTH AMERICA-USA-TEXAS-HOUSTON
Job Number: 00I3A

Company Overview

ConocoPhillips is the world''s largest independent upstream energy company, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. Headquartered inHouston,Texas, the company had operations in almost 30 countries and approximately 16,700 employees as of May 1, 2012, with 2011 average production of 1.62 million BOE per day and proved reserves of 8.4 billion BOE as of Dec. 31, 2011.
Position Summary
ConocoPhillips is seeking applicants for Geoscience Technician/Technologist internship positions in ourHoustonarea offices.

All internships provide a short-term work assignment to help enhance your technical and business skills, and to provide you with exposure to career options in the petroleum industry. You will learn primarily through hands-on technical work and one-on-one mentoring by a subject matter expert on your specific project. You will be engaged in valuable work on a challenging project while giving ConocoPhillips the opportunity to evaluate your future fit within our company. Projects have immediate application to ConocoPhillips business needs around the world.

You will have the opportunity to interact with other interns and ConocoPhillips'' professionals working on a variety of projects to learn about additional aspects of the industry. In some cases, short courses or field trips may be part of your experience.

Responsibilities may include
Typical responsibilities of a Geoscience Technician/Technologist intern may include:
* Working with a mentor and a where applicable a group of other professionals in support of geoscience interpretations for activities related to basin studies, exploration plays or prospects, or fields.
* Managing digital directories, databases, and shapefiles related to various software packages used by the team (Openworks, Seisworks, Stratworks, Petrosys, Geolog, and ArcMap)
* Using computer applications to load, manage, quality control, and display well, analytical, or seismic data (including well logs, core data, perforations, production data, deviation surveys, etc.)
* Assisting with subsurface computer mapping (base maps, structure, isopach), plotting well information, georeferencing, generating cross sections, and calculating volumetrics or log summations of reservoir properties
* Supporting geoscientists through research, data mining, problem-solving, and troubleshooting
* Digitizing, scanning, and archiving hard-copy maps, well data, and diagrams
* Creating PowerPoint slides and maps for management presentations
Qualifications:

Basic/Required
* Legally authorized to work in the United States
* High School Diploma / GED
* 3 hours of college coursework in GIS, Geology, or Cartography, or 6 months of experience using GIS or Cartography
* A minimum of ten continuous weeks availability for the internship
Preferred
* Bachelor''s degree in Geography, or an Associate degree in GIS.
* Cumulative college GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
* Background in Cartography, Geodesy, Geology, and GIS
* Demonstrated ability using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Powerpoint)
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Experience using Unix operating systems
* Demonstrated ability to load, edit, manage, and report digital data
* Experience using SQL expressions and queries
* Willingness to work independently and as part of a team
* Strong written and oral communication skills
* High level of initiative, energy, creativity, and commitment to supporting team goals
* Strong analytical skills with a practical approach to problem solving
* Ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize responsibilities
* Adaptability to a changing environment
* Eagerness to learn and grow professionally
* High ethical standards
Conditions of Employment
* Passing pre-employment background checks including, but not limited to, a drug screen.
In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of May 31, 2013.
Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a)(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

1. 1. Go toConocoPhillips University Jobsto apply online.
· Search using the job number (00I3A) or keyword search for the job title listed above
2. 2. Complete the entire application process.
· Build online profile
· Attach an electronic copy of your resume
· Attach an electronic copy of your unofficial transcript
· Answer all of the questions associated with the application
· Provide your eSignature
3. Register for an interview through your university or college career services
For additional information on ConocoPhillips, check out this brochure at the following link:COP Fact Book

ConocoPhillips is an equal opportunity employer

Job Function: Internships, Graduate Positions, and Student Programs
Job Level: Individual Contributor/Staff Level
Line of Business: AMERICAS
Title: Internship - Geoscience Technician or Technologist - Campus Hire 2013