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At Exxon Mobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.

We invite you to bring your ideas to Exxon Mobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together.

Come be part of the Asset Technical Department of Exxon Mobil Canada Energy. Our offices are located on the East Coast of Canada in St. John’s, Newfoundland with a workforce of nearly 250 people and two world class offshore production assets.

What role you will play in our team

Exxon Mobil Canada is seeking a geoscience student to support upstream operations in Eastern Canada. The successful applicant will support two world-class offshore facilities, Hibernia and Hebron.

You will work with an integrated team of Geoscientists and Reservoir Engineers on a project related to Exxon Mobil Canada’s east coast portfolio. You will be required to give a presentation on an assigned project at the end of your work term.

What you will do

Your responsibilities may include work related to:

• Integrated seismic interpretation

  • Geologic model building

  • Geologic mapping

  • Development drilling

  • Well log analysis

About you

Skills and Qualifications

• Geological Engineering, Geology or Geophysics student (≥3rd year undergraduate; M. Sc. or Ph. D)

• Currently enrolled in a University Geoscience program and returning to full-time studies after the work term

• Please submit an academic transcript as you will not be considered if this is not submitted by the deadline. If you have applied previously, please submit an updated academic transcript.

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience

• Willingness to contribute in a fast-paced, highly technical and globally competitive work environment

• An ability to find innovative solutions to challenging production, development and commercial problems

• Demonstrates initiative, independence and accountability for tasks and recognizes their impact on the business

• Strong oral and written communication skills and familiarity with technical report writing

• Previous petroleum industry experience is preferred but not essential

• Note that applications can only be accepted via our website

• Work schedule: Full Time

Start date: May 2026

Location: St Johns, NL

Work Term: 4 Months

Other Considerations

• We thank all those who apply; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

• For applicants selected to be interviewed, pre-employment background screening will be required.

• In certain situations, Exxon Mobil may use your application to consider your suitability for other positions in the company and may also provide the information to its affiliates, including affiliates of Imperial Oil, in connection with possible opportunities at those affiliates.

• In accordance with the Canada-Newfoundland Atlantic Accord Implementation Act, first consideration for employment will be given to qualified persons who meet the residency requirements of the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador set out in the Elections Act, 1991, S.N.L. 1992 c. E-3.1.

Application Deadline: March 24. 2026

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Exxon Mobil Canada is committed to providing equitable treatment and equal opportunity to all individuals.

In certain situations, Exxon Mobil may use your application to consider your suitability for other positions within the Company and may also provide the information to its affiliates, including Imperial and affiliates of Exxon Mobil Corporation, in connection with possible opportunities at those affiliates.

Exxon Mobil is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with qualified applicants to provide reasonable accommodation upon request at recruit.services.ca@exxonmobil.com.

Eligibility to work in Canada

All applicants who receive an offer of employment must be eligible to work in Canada on a regular full-time basis without restrictions on their start date. Proof of eligibility shall be in the form of a Canadian birth certificate, Canadian passport, Canadian citizenship certificate, Canadian certificate of permanent residence, Canadian open work permit or receipt from Immigration Canada of an application for a post-graduate work permit.

Proof of eligibility must be current and valid (not expired, cancelled or voided). Proof of eligibility will be required if an offer of employment is made. Failure to provide proof of eligibility at least six (6) weeks prior to the start date may result in the offer of employment being rescinded.

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Job ID: 83448