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Job Summary

The role is ideal for a motivated and detail-oriented individual interested in gaining hands-on experience in seismic data management within a dynamic exploration and subsurface team.

As an intern, you will support the organization, quality control, and digital archiving of seismic datasets, contributing to the integrity and accessibility of critical geoscience data. You will be assigned a meaningful, impact-driven project that supports Murphy’s ongoing efforts in data workflow optimization and innovation.

The internship provides a unique opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in a real-world environment, collaborate with experienced professionals, and develop skills essential to a career in geoscience data management.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain seismic data repositories
• Load, index, and quality-check seismic datasets to various interpretation platforms (e.g., Petrel Studio, Kingdom)
• Support data migration, conversion, and archival (e.g., handling SEGY formats, entering metadata)
• Collaborate with geoscientists and data management teams to ensure data accuracy and accessibility
• Analyze data quality, coverage, and identify gaps
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in data workflows

Qualifications/Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a B.S. or M.S. in Geophysics, Geology, Data Science, or other technical field
• The successful candidate for this role must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., F1). 
• Completion of geoscience-related coursework preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting
• Basic understanding of digital data formats and storage systems
• Understanding of geophysical data acquisition, processing and interpretation
• Exposure to seismic interpretation software (e.g., Petrel or Kingdom)
• Other applications experience – ArcGIS, Paleoscan, DUG, HampsonRussell  
• Interest or familiarity with emerging AI technologies, including generative or agentic AI models

The individual is required to follow all applicable safety precautions.  Work is performed almost entirely in a controlled (i.e., inside) environment and does not typically subject the incumbent to any hazardous/extreme elements; some positions may require regularly moving or transporting items weighing up to 25 lbs. around the office for various needs.  The successful candidate must be able to complete all essential physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

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PURPOSE 

We believe in providing energy that empowers people.

MISSION

We challenge the norm, tap into our strong legacy and use our foresight and financial discipline to deliver inspired energy solutions.

VISION

We see a future where we are an industry leader who is positively impacting lives for the next 100 years and beyond.

VALUES & BEHAVIORS

Do Right Always

• Respect people, safety, environment and the law
• Follow through on commitments
• Make it better

Think Beyond Possible

• Offer solution
• Step up and lead
• Don’t settle for “good enough”
• Embrace new opportunities

Stay With It

• Show resilience
• Lean into challenges
• Support each other
• Consider the implications

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