Welcome to ConocoPhillips, where innovation and excellence create a platform for opportunity and growth. Come realize your full potential here.
Who We Are
We are one of the world’s largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization.
We’re grounded by our SPIRIT Values – safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork. These values position us to deliver strong performance in a dynamic business – but not at all costs. We believe it’s not just what we do – it’s how we do it – that sets us apart.
Fostering an Inclusive Work Environment
To deliver superior performance, we create an environment that respects the contributions and differences of every individual. Wherever possible, we use these differences to drive competitive business advantage, personal growth and, ultimately, create business success.
Job Summary
Health, Safety and Environment Overview
ConocoPhillips is committed to a standard of excellence which ensures that all projects, products and processes are handled to protect safety and health, as well as minimize impact on the environment. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) objectives are updated each year as a measure of our employees’ performance. We consistently strive for a goal of zero occupational injuries, illnesses and incidents in our workplace and communities.
The HSE team also ensures that all work is conducted in an environmentally and socially responsible manner through sustainable development activities. ConocoPhillips believes in operating our business in a way that promotes economic growth, a healthy environment and vibrant communities, now and into the future.
Health, Safety and Environment employees contribute to the success of the business by ensuring that all projects, products and processes are managed through their life cycles to protect safety and health and minimize the impact on the environment. We work and live by our motto: No job is so urgent or important that we cannot take the time to perform it safely and in an environmentally responsible manner.
Current internship positions are available in our Lower 48 organization depending upon your assignment either as a Wells, Production or Maintenance & Operations HSE Intern.
Job Summary
The primary function of a HSE Summer Intern is to provide HSE support for an operational production location or wells location. Field based activities may include conducting audits, participating in incident investigations, performing industrial hygiene or environmental monitoring, preparing HSE meeting material, participating in emergency response activities, and other duties as assigned. Our Interns lead by example and contribute directly to positive HSE performance and culture through visible action, high standards and commitment to safe work practices.
Assignments will be at one of our sites located in Kenedy, Texas; Midland, Texas; or Dickinson, ND.
The typical length of our internships varies from 10-11 weeks based on the project and your work group.
Position Overview
Responsibilities may include:
- Implementing action plans to drive a positive HSE culture and improving the quality and effectiveness of core HSE programs, HSE Management Systems and programs
- Providing field HSE support for designated events and projects as directed by your HSE supervisor
- Demonstrating a commitment to establishing and meeting HSE performance targets and generating ideas for continuous HSE performance improvement
- Understanding and managing the hazards and risks associated with your role and other risks that can impact our organizational objectives
- Evaluating hazards, exposures, and general impacts associated with operation of process equipment, facilities, and projects including large-scale construction within an existing facility
- Completing technical documentation and training and support for operations/field personnel in regulatory/policy compliance
- Developing and implementing plans, programs, and procedures guiding regulatory compliance, proper and safe operations, and prevention of undesired consequences
- Preparation and submission of internal and external reports and related documentation, including formal presentations to small and large groups
- Identification and qualification of outside resources and services
- Leading or participating in incident investigations, field audits and other incident causation and prevention activities
- Participating in emergency planning and response activities
Basic/Required:
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer and/or education institution
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher in Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Public Health, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, other related technical field, or foreign equivalent
- Current level in college: Sophomore through Graduate Student
- Expected graduation date: Fall 2027 through Spring/Fall 2029
A minimum of ten (10) continuous weeks of availability for internship
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Preferred:
- Willing to work in any of these locations: Dickinson, ND; Kenedy, Texas; or Midland, Texas
- A minimum cumulative and major GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Proficient in Microsoft office products
- Builds effective solutions based on available information and makes timely decisions that are safe and ethical
- Builds positive relationships based on trust and seeks collaboration across organizational boundaries to achieve goals
- Takes ownership of actions and follows through on commitments by holding others accountable and standing up for what's right
All interested candidates must complete an online application at the ConocoPhillips Careers website to be considered for an interview. ConocoPhillips will conduct on-campus interviews at various U.S. universities during the Fall of 2026. If your application progresses to the interview stage, your interview will be scheduled either on campus—if we are conducting interviews at your school—or directly with a recruiter if we are not visiting your campus. To find out if and when we will be visiting your campus, please check with your university’s career services office.
To be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions, attaching your resume with transcripts, and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of October 31, 2026.
Apply By:
Oct 31, 2027
Sponsorship:
ConocoPhillips’ sponsorship for employment authorization in the U.S. is NOT available for this position.
EEO:
In the US, ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
