Talisman Energy is a large, diversified, oil and gas producer with domestic and international exploration and development projects. To drive our ongoing success, we are looking for self-motivated, creative students to join our team of technical experts. Students at Talisman benefit from a rich learning environment full of challenge and responsibility.
Talisman’s student employment program also offers the following advantages:
- Mentoring by experienced professionals in your field;
- Increasing levels of challenge and responsibility as skill and industry knowledge grow;
- The opportunity to gain hands-on experience and apply your academic knowledge;
- Exposure to different technical groups across the company;
- Technical and software training.
Summer 2013 Geology & Geophysicist Intern
Work Location: United States - Pittsburgh
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be assigned an area of interest and supervised by a senior Geologist. Each project will serve to support Talisman’s producing properties, undeveloped land, and/or new exploration opportunities. Specific tasks could include constructing geological cross-sections, generating a well database, evaluating core and chip samples, providing recommendations for drilling locations as well as regional mapping and play generation. Each student will work as a member of a technical team that includes geologists, geophysicists, technologists, and engineers. As part of your summer experience, you will also have the opportunity to participate in geological courses and field trips.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Enrolled in a BSc. (or higher) program
- Some work experience in the field of geology would be an asset, but is not a requirement.
- Detail-oriented, a strong analytical background
- Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite of Products
- Demonstrate an understanding and enthusiasm for the oil and gas industry
- Strong written and oral communication skills with a variety of technical and non‑technical staff
- Able to work independently and within in a team
- Professional conduct is fundamental to success in this position
- Proven organizational and time management skills
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