Geophysics Intern (Algeria)
Oxy produces, markets and transports oil and natural gas to maximize value and provide resources fundamental to life. The company leverages its global leadership in carbon management to advance lower-carbon technologies and products. Headquartered in Houston, Oxy primarily operates in the United States, Middle East and North Africa. To learn more, visit Oxy
Oxy strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business.
Oxy Algeria will be running 2026 summer internships lasting approximately 8 weeks, starting in early July. This Geoscience internship is only open to students who will still be enrolled (not have graduated) from a Master's course at an Algerian University in the summer of 2026.
This position will be based at Groupement Berkine in Hassi Messaoud following a brief onboarding at Oxy in Algiers.
You will conduct a project involving seismic interpretation and evaluation of near/infield areas in the Berkine Basin. This will involve;
- Gather, QC and analyze available subsurface data for an area of interest: Well logs, Check-Shots and VSP.
- Generate seismic to well ties in key wells.
- Generate seismic interpretation of key horizons in the AOI (both in time and depth seismic volumes).
- Integrate horizons and a structural framework (faults) to define the extent of the accumulation.
- Identify key risk components for the chance of success of a dedicated well in the area.
You must be studying Geophysics at Master's level to apply for this opportunity.
Requirements:
- Foundational geophysics, structural geology and seismic interpretation.
- Basic petroleum geology concepts (Source rocks, reservoirs, traps, seals)
- Understanding of geophysical mapping & interpretation, use of 3D seismic data (time and depth volumes), basic understanding of well logs (gamma ray, sonic, resistivity)
- Communication skills, reporting, Microsoft Office
- Basic knowledge of DSG, Petrel or any other seismic interpretation software is a plus
Please upload your CV/resume in English.
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