Job Title: Health, Safety & Environment Intern

Role Type: Intern Program

Location: Perth, Australia

About the program

The Intern program provides students with 12 weeks of paid employment, giving you the opportunity to participate in the industry-leading oil and gas projects while acquiring practical skills relevant to your field of study.

We also provide education and training during the program to help cultivate your professional skills within a diverse, inclusive, supportive, and collaborative workplace.

We encourage candidates who self-identify as neurodivergent (Autistic, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Tourette's, etc.) to apply. The Intern Program is part of a Neurodiversity Inclusion Program and will include accommodations and support throughout. 

About the role

During the Intern Program, you will work with experienced HSE professionals in activities which support workforce health and safety, and the protection of our environment within our operations and the communities where we work. You can also expect cross-functional opportunities that increase your business knowledge as you collaborate to deliver results.

This role will be based in Chevron’s new building at One The Esplanade.

Eligibility / Requirements

For HSE, we encourage applications from motivated and talented university students from health, safety & environment disciplines, or related disciplines, with a keen interest in the oil and gas industry and advancing the cleaner energy solutions needed for a lower carbon future.

To be eligible for the Chevron Intern Program applicants must be:

• Eligible to legally work and live in Australia permanently.

• In their penultimate or final year of an undergraduate degree or postgraduates.

• Available for a full-time work (Monday to Friday) throughout the duration of employment from 25 November 2024 until 21 February 2025 (with the week of 23 December off work)

• Effective communication skills with strong analytical skills and a focus on teamwork and collaboration.

• Committed to Chevron’s values of diversity and inclusion, integrity and trust, high performance, partnership and protecting people and the environment.

Benefits

• Participate in world-leading energy projects, advance your professional development and begin your career within an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing workplace. 

• A commitment to supporting work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, optional hybrid working model including remote and in-office working, and a compressed working week (nine-day fortnight) where applicable.

• Direct industry experience, gaining exposure through working across Chevron Australia’s world class energy production facilities.

• Opportunities to attend multiple industry learning events to further your HSE and energy industry knowledge.

• A competitive remuneration package.

• Health and wellness offerings including fitness classes, gym access and mental health support.

How to apply

Please ensure you attach your current resume (no cover letter required) and a copy of your academic transcript/statement of results to date (unofficial transcripts are acceptable) and click Apply now.

Application dates

Applications for Chevron Australia’s 2024-25 Intern Program is open from 26 February 2024 to 21 March 2024.

We reserve the right to amend or withdraw this posting prior to the advertised closing date.

About us

Chevron is one of the world's leading integrated energy companies and, through its Australian subsidiaries, has been present in Australia for over 70 years.

With the ingenuity and commitment of thousands of workers, Chevron Australia operates the Gorgon and Wheatstone natural gas facilities; manages its equal one-sixth interest in the North West Shelf Venture; operates Australia’s largest onshore oilfield on Barrow Island and is a significant investor in exploration.

Chevron Australia Downstream delivers quality fuel products and services across Australia, operating or supplying a network of more than 360 retail locations, primarily under the Puma & Caltex brands, and an extensive 24-hour hour diesel stop network, as well as depots and seaboard terminals.

Chevron Australia - headquartered in Perth with downstream offices based in Brisbane – is the focal point of some of Chevron’s most exciting projects globally, and our employment opportunities will put you on the frontline to help deliver crucial new energy to the world. We are creating enduring benefits that will help shape the Nation’s economic future and spearhead Australia’s growing importance as a global natural gas supplier.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion statement

Chevron Australia values inclusivity and promotes a workplace that actively seeks to welcome contributions from all people. We encourage people of all abilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, diverse cultures, and backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ identities, and all age groups to apply.

Energy Transition

Chevron believes we all have a stake in a reliable and affordable energy system and a lower carbon future. This belief drives Chevron's lower carbon ambitions and the actions we take to advance them. At Chevron we’re leveraging the strengths of our talented people and technologies to safely deliver lower carbon energy to a growing world. We aim to lead in lower carbon intensity oil, products and natural gas, and advance new solutions to reduce carbon emissions of major industries. In addition to this, here at Chevron we’re growing our capabilities in renewable fuels, carbon capture, and offsets, hydrogen and other emerging technologies.

Chevron participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law.

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