Production Engineering Intern

Job description

We explore and discover the limitless possibilities of energy so we can all progress. We believe in the power of talent to shape the future. That’s why we’re looking for curious, bold individuals who are eager to grow and create new ways forward—people who want to join us in building a more sustainable, innovative, and inclusive world. We strongly believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation. That’s why we welcome professionals who are ready to grow, learn, and bring their perspective to the energy challenges of today and tomorrow. Here, you’ll find a place to grow and unlock your full potential. Repsol is seeking an engineering student to intern with the Production Engineering Team during the summer of 2027. Repsol is one of the top companies in the oil and gas industry. We are present across the entire value chain: exploration and production, transformation, development, and marketing of energy that is efficient, sustainable, and competitive for millions of people. Repsol is committed to our internship program and helping students enhance their academic studies with real-world, hands-on projects. As an intern, you’ll work on real projects that deliver tangible benefits and measurable results. At the same time, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about and help to solve some of the most important issues we face. You will experience genuine teamwork, and work alongside highly qualified and experienced colleagues, while you work on live projects and operations. At the end of your internship, you will present your summer project to our staff. Repsol’s student employment program 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. Summary: The Production Engineer (PE) Intern’s mission is to support the PE team to maximize returns from the Eagle Ford production in a cost-effective manner. To achieve this, the PE Intern will provide support to continually evaluate the asset’s production against potential to identify and implement optimization opportunities required to achieve the asset’s potential. The PE Intern will be involved with all aspects of production from the sand face through to the sales point. PE involves five main processes including design/modeling, planning, monitoring, optimization and well integrity. All PE actions will drive towards the optimization of the asset’s production and profitability while maintaining compliance with all Repsol policies and Safety and Environmental regulations. Job Description: The successful candidate will be assigned a project within an area of interest to be supervised by a senior member of the Production Engineering Team, collaborating as follows: Support the PE team in the validation of the production back allocation process in Energy Components to analyze daily closing production figures and deferred production. Support the PE team in the identification of deferred production and establish corrective actions to minimize economic and production impact on the asset. Support the PE team in the compilation and analysis of available information related to reservoir qualities and surface infrastructure. Support the PE team in the analysis of current lifting systems for the wells and the asset to propose and implement opportunities for optimization relating to both production and profitability. Support the PE team in the compilation and analysis of all budget inputs related to OPEX to conduct budget exercises to identify opportunities for economic optimization. Support the PE team in the tracking of the annual data acquisition plan for production and reservoir requirements. Ability to effectively work within a multidiscipline team and matrix organization. Ability to establish a strong communication channel with the field personnel Coordinate field visits with your supervisor. Requirements for Consideration: Fully authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship now or in the future. Additionally, we are not authorized for employment under OPT/CPT/F1 visa programs. Successful completion of 2 years towards a Bachelor's (or higher) in an Engineering discipline - Petroleum or Chemical engineering preferred but open to other engineering disciplines. Students with an expected graduation 2028-2029 are encouraged to apply (juniors or sophomores). May 2027 graduates may only be considered if enrolled in a post-graduate program. Must have cumulative and major GPA of 3.3 or higher, to be confirmed with transcript (unofficial transcript is acceptable) Must be available for a continuous 12-week period for the duration of the 2027 summer intern program, starting May 17th and ending on August 6th. Preference for candidates with some internship experience, ideally within oil & gas but not required. Required Skills & Experience: Strong interest in data analysis, business analytics, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Ability to work with data and derive meaningful insights. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Detail-oriented, highly motivated, and organized. Able to manage multiple tasks with responsibility and precision. Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and analytical methods. Ability to work independently and take initiative. Willingness to ask questions and seek guidance when needed. Ability to interact in a team environment. Internship Details : Position will be based out of our office in The Woodlands, TX. Interns are expected onsite Monday-Friday, with the exception of 9/80's. The 9/80 schedule is optional per the manager's discretion, based on intern project scope and timeline. Non-local candidates may be considered but must arrange their own travel and temporary accommodations. A summer stipend will be provided to help offset out of pocket expenses. Students must be available for the full duration of the internship from May 17-Aug 6 . Any personal time off must be approved by the supervisor as unpaid leave and should be noted with the recruiter as early as possible. Interns will receive an hourly wage but are not eligible for benefits or paid time off. Interns will be compensated for observed company holidays. Repsol is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Gender/Disability/Ethnicity/Veteran #LI-CR1