Chevron

Environmental Specialist Intern

June - August 2019 • Covington, LA

What I liked

Great mentorship, lots of opportunities to explore careers at Chevron and interesting work.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Software Development Intern

May - August 2019 • Bakersfield, CA

What I liked

Work environment was excellent, felt comfortable and welcome quickly after starting.

What I wish was different

Advice

Be passionate about the work you're doing, even if it might seem mundane. Your project should be you main focus.

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Petroleum Engineering Intern

June - September 2019 • Houston, TX

What I liked

The fast pace work environment.

What I wish was different

End of the year rating system.

Advice

Understand your goals, and go beyond them.

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Electrical Engineering Intern

May - August 2019 • Pascagoula, MS

What I liked

Great people, great money. Overall a great place to work

What I wish was different

The onboarding was lengthy and unorganized

Advice

If you can get an offer, take it

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Engineering Intern

May - August 2019 • Houston, TX

What I liked

It was a good learning experience and I was able to work on a project that actually effected the company!

What I wish was different

We were all required to make an app on the PowerApps platform instead of a traditional Hackathon.

Advice

If you get the opportunity do it! Chevron is a great company that cares about their employees and culture.

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safety and health intern

May - August 2019 • Salt Lake City, UT

What I liked

The work environment was very supportive and you had personnel from all kinds of different departments working to help each other succeed.

What I wish was different

I wish that I had taken more initiative to get in additional field time. I was behind my desk more often than anything and I wish I could’ve changed that.

Advice

Never be scared to do something you have minimal to no knowledge about, you will have subject matter experts there to help you learn as you gain experience.

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Designs Engineering Intern

June - September 2019 • Richmond, CA

What I liked

I loved the hands on nature of the job. The project based internship allowed me to dive as deep as I wanted into a particular subject and then see it in action in the field. The work culture was collaborative and inclusive, and I enjoyed interacting with all the employees. The amount of career opportunities here is immense, and each role has unique characteristics that keep the job exciting.

What I wish was different

I wish there was more opportunity to choose which projects to be placed on.

Advice

It’s important to ask questions and seek help when unsure of something. It’s the best way to succeed in any new environment.

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Financial Analyst Intern

May - August 2019 • Houston, TX

What I liked

The city, corporate business, training, networking

What I wish was different

Better communication

Advice

Come prepared to learn, work hard, read between the lines, and put in the extra effort.

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Customer Service Representative

June 2019 • Newport Beach, CA

What I liked

Great hours that work with school schedule. Awesome coworkers. Safety culture that this company puts emphasis on.

What I wish was different

None.

Advice

Need to have thick skin as customers would never blame themselves for anything. Be yourself and also be professional as this does help be viewed by higher corporate supervisors. What you make out of this job, is what you get out of it. Customers are pleasant for the most part.

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Customer Service Representative

May - August 2019 • Greensburg, LA

What I liked

I loved how i used my position to network with various supervisors of different companies. I was offered a new job several times.

What I wish was different

I wish the owner would have been a more respectful person and not let his personal issues influence his decison making skills.

Advice

Take care of your character and watch your words. We are contantly being tested and we must lower ourselves or fall short due to our tempers. However, dont take any 💩 either. You do not have to be subjected to nonsense.

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Drilling Engineer Intern

May - August 2019 • Bakersfield, CA

What I liked

The work and the people. Great field experience and opportunity to learn

What I wish was different

Opportunity to continue in the fall

Advice

Ask a lot of questions and try to learn as much as possible

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Productions Engineering Intern

April - August 2019 • Midland, TX

What I liked

I was able to experience exactly what I would be doing if I was a productions engineer for Chevron. Nothing but generous people willing to share their industry knowledge with you. I was afforded the opportunity to visit all three fields in the Permian Basin to learn about operations first-hand. While outside of work the intern network was very close, and we got to participate in a number of activities organized through different employee networks such as hiking to the highest point in Texas, the Guadalupe Mountains.

What I wish was different

More information about how to live in Midland and general better communication throughout the school year on deadlines and requirements.

Advice

Go in with a mindset that you are there to learn first and foremost, and that it is okay to ask questions. Instead of sifting through mountains of data, you can learn twice the information in half the time simply by talking to a subject matter expert, or really just about anybody who might know more about the topic than you might.

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manager/bookeeper

November 2016 • Fort Lauderdale, FL

What I liked

The customer service experience i gained from the entity was amazing. I also did the financial reports needed for the station among other duties.

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

Always be open-minded to learn new things because that will get you far not just in your job environment but in life.

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Infrastructure Systems Analyst

June - September 2019 • San Ramon, CA

What I liked

Great culture and community. Company hosts events to allow interns to meet executives and other employees. Reasonably good compensation and housing stipend. Company attracts awesome people.

What I wish was different

Not all projects were programming based or had to do with low-code platforms, which aren’t for everyone

Advice

There’s tons of opportunities to meet people; take them and learn about tech positions in a non-tech company. Spend time with other interns whenever possible!

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Business Analyst Intern

May - August 2018 • Houston, TX

What I liked

At Chevron, you are given challenging real-world problems , almost treated like a full-time employee. The work culture is amazing - everyone is ready to help you. They practice what they teach according to the Chevron Way.

What I wish was different

Advice

Be open to learning something new no matter how difficult it may be.

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Computer Science Intern

May - August 2018 • Houston, TX

What I liked

The culture was great, I learned new thins, I got to be flexible with my world.

What I wish was different

I wish it wasn't dress code was more relaxed, hours were more flexible, that there was more spaces for work other than my desk, that it wasnt cubicles, and that my role was a bit more techncihal.

Advice

I would make sure you are vocal and assertive about your projects. Don't wait for others to help you, go get what you need! Also, enjoy yourself!

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Upstream Facilities Engineer Intern

May - August 2017 • Houston, TX

What I liked

The very open, friendly culture of the company as well as the value that it places on safe work practices. I was able to network extensively across different functions and to travel to the field sites I was assigned to, therefore having the opportunity to work with operators and contractors. I independently led a valuable Lean Sigma project among others, which resulted in tangible cost savings and meaningful deliverables. Houston is also an amazing city to intern in!!

What I wish was different

The recruitment process is very internalized-- I wish Hopkins informed and provided more grants for students to attend conferences with valuable career fairs.

Advice

Use your time wisely-- focus on project delivery before everything else, and after that's prioritized then network! This is the only time when you'll have direct access to hiring managers and leaders in their fields-- all you have to do is be confident and shoot them an email. In my time there, no one (no matter their position) turned down a 30 minute coffee chat.

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Health, Environment and Safety Intern

June - September 2017 • Houston, TX

What I liked

They gave real projects, not busy work.

What I wish was different

I would have preferred a different work area.

Advice

Spend more time networking.

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Drilling and Completions Intern

May - August 2017 • Houston, TX

What I liked

At Chevron, you are hired as a full employee for the duration of your internship. During your internship, you are paired with a mentor who will teach you, help you become integrated into the Chevron community, and help you to complete your intern project(s). Intern projects at Chevron are needed, value-adding work. In addition to being fully integrated with a team of engineers, you are also invited to participate in events and organizations within the Chevron network. Some events are specifically for interns, others run through organizations you are encouraged to join, including Women's, LGBTQ+, Asian, Black, or Hispanic groups among others.

What I wish was different

At Chevron, like at most large companies, your internship workload is largely driven by your own ambition. I set my own goals and scheduled my own time. As a result, I found that I worked through my stated projects well before the end of my internship. After that, with the help of my mentor, I was able to expand my projects, roles on my teams, and find additional work. You will need to do this or will risk being bored. Going into the internship, you should also be aware that high-performing interns are expected to find additional work to do, as part of an effort to "go above and beyond".

Advice

Chevron cares deeply about its employees- your team will be an invaluable resource to you. They will want to know you and to help you. PLEASE ask lots of questions. It will give you an opportunity to demonstrate that you are quick to learn and pleasant to teach. It will only serve to engratiate you to those you work with.

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Petroleum Engineering Intern

May - August 2019 • Bakersfield, CA

What I liked

This past summer was an incredible experience, I can't begin to describe how much I learned and grew as a professional. Chevron is a fantastic company to work for that has an outstanding company culture. The benefits and compensation for the summer are substantial. One of the best parts of working within the San Joaquin Valley Bussiness Unit was the people. I built an incredible network of colleagues and friends that I look forward to working with again in the future.

What I wish was different

I have no complaints about my internship experience, there's a reason Chevron is one of the highest-rated intern programs in the nation.

Advice

Start early in preparing to apply for an internship, the process begins early in the year and closes early in the year so you must be prepared. If you get an intern position, make sure to get to know everyone that works with you and around you. Chevron interns are not coffeemakers, you work just as much as a full-time employee and are valued just as much. Every employee there wants to help you succeed, but you have to reach out and let them.

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