Petroleum Engineering Intern

Entity:

Production & Operations

Job Family Group:

Business Support Group

Job Description:

Role Synopsis

The Petroleum Engineering Trainee will support the Petroleum Engineering team in optimizing well performance, managing reservoirs, and improving production efficiency. The role is designed to provide hands-on exposure to core petroleum engineering activities, including well surveillance, production forecasting, reservoir management, and field development planning.

Working under the guidance of experienced engineers, the trainee will assist in data analysis, technical studies, and preparation of engineering reports, while gaining practical knowledge of industry tools, workflows, and safety practices. This position offers a structured learning path to build technical expertise and prepare the candidate for a successful career in petroleum engineering.

Key Accountabilities

Support well and reservoir surveillance activities, including data gathering, analysis, and performance monitoring.
Assist in production optimization studies and recommend improvement opportunities.
Contribute to reservoir management tasks such as decline analysis, material balance, and forecasting.
Participate in well testing, intervention planning, and follow-up on execution results.
Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation to support decision-making.
Work closely with multidisciplinary teams (geoscience, operations, drilling) to ensure integrated solutions.
Ensure all tasks are performed in compliance with company standards, HSE requirements, and best practices.
Actively engage in learning and development activities to build technical and professional skills.

Essential Education

Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
Minimum GPA of 2.8
Open for 2023, 2024, 2025 graduates.

Essential Experience and Job Requirements

Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational abilities, able to work to deadlines.
Omani National.

Desirable Criteria

Dynamic, goal-focused and career-oriented.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels and across different disciplines.
Aptitude to innovate and be open to new ideas.

Travel Requirement

No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is not available for remote working

Skills:

Adaptability, Authenticity, Communication, Continued Learning, Courage, Creativity and Innovation, Curiosity, Decision Making, Digital fluency, Ethical judgement, Excellence, Group Problem Solving, Influencing, Knowledge Sharing, Listening, Managing volatility, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Understanding Emotions, Writing skills

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.