Early Career Pathways - Process Safety Internships

Woodside Energy LtdWoodside Energy LtdHouston, Texas, United States
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9/2/2026

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Intern

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Core responsibilities

Interns will support Woodside's U.S. business through project-based work focused on identifying, assessing, and managing risks associated with major accident hazards. They will work alongside experienced professionals to develop technical and analytical capabilities while gaining exposure to the company's operating environment.

Requirements overview

Candidates must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in an engineering or process safety field with an expected graduation date between Spring 2028 and Spring 2029. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.30 and be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Key skills

Process safetyEngineeringRisk assessmentHazard identificationBarrier managementManagement of changeIncident investigationEmergency response planningRegulatory complianceOperational riskHAZOPLOPABowtie analysisSafety-critical equipmentAnalytical skillsProblem-solving

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Education requirements

bachelor degree

About Woodside Energy Ltd

Industry

Oil and Gas

Employees

6,152

Type

Public Company

Size

1,001-5,000 employees

We aim to thrive through the global energy transition with a low-cost, lower-carbon, profitable, resilient and diversified portfolio. Our recently expanded global portfolio includes quality oil and gas assets and interests in Australia, the Gulf of Mexico, Trinidad and Tobago, Senegal, Timor-Leste, Canada and Barbados. Our focus in operations remains on safety, reliability, efficiency and environmental performance, leveraging more than 35 years of operating experience. We have growth opportunities across our three pillars of gas, oil and new energy. Woodside Energy LinkedIn followers, please be aware that we have recently seen a spike in fraudulent job advertisements and LinkedIn profiles claiming to be from our Human Resources team. We are working to have these removed and ask you to report any suspicious looking posts or accounts to Woodside at gradcareers@woodside.com.au We have also seen offers of employment mailed to job seekers by individuals or organisations posing as Woodside. Importantly, communications about employment opportunities with Woodside will only ever be sent from email addresses ending in woodside.com.au or woodside.com. We will also never make unsolicited jobs offers or seek payment from job applicants. For more information about how to spot fraudulent Woodside recruitment activity, go to our careers page.

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EnergyEngineeringSecurity & Safety

Description

About Woodside Energy We know great results come from our people feeling valued, getting the support they need to reach their full potential and working in a positive work environment. We recognise that enduring, meaningful relationships with communities are fundamental to maintaining our licence to operate.   Technology and innovation are essential to our long-term sustainability. We are growing our carbon and new energy businesses using technology to reduce emissions and the carbon footprint of our products. We are working to improve energy efficiency, offset emissions, reduce emissions intensity and explore options for lower-carbon energy. Woodside led the development of the LNG industry in Australia and is applying this same pioneering spirit to solving future energy challenges globally.   Refer to our corporate website for more information about our different locations and projects: https://www.woodside.com/what-we-doAbout the Program The Process Safety Summer Internship Program is part of Woodside’s USA Early Career Pathways initiative and is designed to build a sustainable pipeline of future process safety, engineering, risk, and operational assurance talent.  The program provides undergraduate students with hands-on, real-world experience supporting Woodside’s U.S. business through project-based work focused on identifying, assessing, and managing risks associated with major accident hazards across energy operations and projects. Depending on business needs and academic background, interns may gain experience across process hazard analysis, hazard identification, risk assessment, barrier management, management of change, process safety information, incident investigation, emergency response planning, regulatory compliance, operational risk, process safety performance reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.    Interns may also gain exposure to process safety tools and methodologies such as Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP), Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA), bowtie analysis, risk registers, safety-critical equipment and controls, and pre-startup safety reviews. Interns will work alongside experienced process safety, engineering, HSE, operations, maintenance, project, and risk professionals while developing technical, analytical, communication, and problem-solving capabilities. They will also gain exposure to Woodside’s operating environment, process safety culture, and approach to managing risk across LNG and deepwater oil assets.    The internship serves as a primary feeder into Woodside’s future graduate and early-career programs and supports Woodside’s broader workforce and capability planning strategy in the United States.  Qualifications Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Safety Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Process Safety Engineering, or a related engineering or process safety field Rising junior or senior with an expected graduation date of Spring 2028 through Spring 2029   Enrolled in an accredited college or university for the full duration of the 2027 internship   Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.30   Available for a minimum of twelve (12) consecutive weeks during Summer 2027   Authorized to work in the United States and must not require current or future sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., F-1)   Agree to complete pre-employment screening and understand that correspondence will primarily be conducted via email   Agree not to utilize AI or AI-assisted tools during any part of the application or interview process  Recognition and Reward What you can expect from us: Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs and coaching Values led culture with a focus on creating a psychologically and physically safe work environment Active employee-led working groups driving initiatives to build an inclusive culture. A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives   Click APPLY NOW>> to submit your application   *Please note Woodside Energy will only accept direct candidate applications. We do not accept applications from Recruitment Agencies. Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodations Woodside Energy is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, includingproviding reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability.  Applicants with aphysical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of theapplication or hiring process may contact HREnquiries@woodside.com.au or (713) 297-6529. Woodside Energy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees andapplicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any typewithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationalorigin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected byfederal, state, or local laws.“Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” https://www.eeoc.gov/after-june-https://www.eeoc.gov/after-june-27-2023-know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal27-2023-know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal – Optimized for Screen Readers https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdfEEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Requirements

  • Process safety
  • Engineering
  • Risk assessment
  • Hazard identification
  • Barrier management
  • Management of change
  • Incident investigation
  • Emergency response planning
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Operational risk
  • HAZOP
  • LOPA
  • Bowtie analysis
  • Safety-critical equipment
  • Analytical skills
  • Problem-solving

Benefits

  • Professional development
  • Coaching
  • Performance-based incentives
  • Inclusive culture

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