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Cadet - Marine

CompanyConocoPhillips
LocationHouston
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 27, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The cadet will participate in a structured shipping program involving challenging assignments and on-the-job training. Responsibilities include engaging in technical and professional development while receiving coaching and mentorship from supervisors.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
16390
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
We are a global oil and gas company tasked with an important job—to safely find and deliver energy for the world. We’re experts in what we do—from the well site to the office. Across our operations and activities in 13 countries, we never forget our responsibility to be a great neighbor, and a great place to work. Guided by our SPIRIT Values—Safety, People, Integrity, Responsibility, Innovation and Teamwork—we deliver strong performance, keeping our promises to our stakeholders, communities and each other. We solve problems and develop new approaches together, as a team of people—not job titles. That’s ConocoPhillips. It’s not just what we do. It’s how we do it. At ConocoPhillips, we believe it is important to foster a safe and constructive online environment for our community. To do so, we encourage visitors to contribute to conversations by following a few guidelines: - Please contribute to the dialogue by keeping your comments relevant to the community and on topic. - Direct your comments at issues, rather than individuals. Any of the following violations of these guidelines may warrant, without prior notice, actions such as removing posts and comments or blocking an account: - Comments that are spam, defamatory or offensive (e.g., obscene, indecent, profane, violent, cruel or discriminatory) will be removed. - Content that violates the terms of use stipulated by each social media operating company. - Any other behavior ConocoPhillips deems inappropriate. Community policy: https://bit.ly/3mrTG4d
About the Role

Welcome to ConocoPhillips, where innovation and excellence create a platform for opportunity and growth. Come realize your full potential here.

Who We Are

We are one of the world’s largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization.

We’re grounded by our SPIRIT Values – safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork. These values position us to deliver strong performance in a dynamic business – but not at all costs. We believe it’s not just what we do – it’s how we do it – that sets us apart.

Fostering an Inclusive Work Environment

To deliver superior performance, we create an environment that respects the contributions and differences of every individual. Wherever possible, we use these differences to drive competitive business advantage, personal growth and, ultimately, create business success.

Job Summary

Polar Tankers Overview

Polar Tankers, a wholly owned subsidiary of ConocoPhillips, provides marine transportation for North Slope production, using five company-owned, double-hulled tankers in addition to chartering third-party vessels as necessary. The tankers deliver oil from Valdez, Alaska, to refineries primarily on the West Coast of the United States. The company operates five Endeavour-class tankers: Polar Endeavour, Polar Resolution, Polar Discovery, Polar Adventure and Polar Enterprise.

Description

Cadet shipping programs are a phenomenal way for us to get to know each other! We'll offer you the same types of challenging assignments as our full-time hires. This program includes an orientation. Your supervisor will give you periodic performance appraisals and provide coaching and mentorship throughout your internship.

Position Overview

This is a Safety Sensitive position.

Relocation is not available for this position.

Development Opportunities

If you are selected for this role, you will receive diversified training through on-the-job assignments using the technical skills you have acquired in college.

The work will develop you technically and professionally and could involve personal interaction with both office and field employees.

Basic/Required:

  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
  • A minimum of 8 continuous weeks of availability for the internship

Preferred:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Marine Engineering, Marine Operations, Maritime Operations & Technology, or foreign equivalent
  • A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
  • Confirmed leadership ability
  • Analyzes issues and understands their business impact
  • Takes ownership of actions and follows through on commitments by holding others accountable and standing up for what is right
  • Delivers positive results through realistic planning to accomplish goals
  • Builds effective solutions based on available information and makes timely decisions that are safe and ethical

This position requires you to have a TWIC card (Transportation Workers Identification Card) to gain access to secure areas of Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) regulated facilities and vessels. Any candidate selected for this position will not be allowed to begin work without proof of application for this card. Visit the TSA website TWIC® | Transportation Security Administration (tsa.gov) for more information.

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Sponsorship:

ConocoPhillips’ sponsorship for employment authorization in the U.S. is NOT available for this position.

EEO:

In the US, ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
Key Skills
Marine EngineeringMarine OperationsLeadershipAnalytical SkillsSafety ComplianceTechnical TrainingMentorshipCommunication
Categories
EnergyTransportationEngineeringSecurity & Safety