Ensign Energy 2027 Summer Internship Program Drilling Field Operations

Ensign Energy 2027 Summer Internship Program

Drilling Field Operations

Engineering Student Opportunities

Ready to take your engineering education beyond the classroom? Ensign Drilling invites university juniors, seniors, and master’s students pursuing Petroleum, Mechanical, Industrial, or related engineering degrees to apply for our 2027 Field Operations Internship.

This immersive, hands-on program puts you alongside experienced drilling crews, where you’ll take on real field duties, build practical skills, and discover how drilling operations come together from the ground up.

Step Into Field Operations

Ever wonder what it really takes to drill a well? This is your opportunity to find out. You’ll work shoulder to shoulder with drilling crews, tackle hands-on rig duties, and see how every role contributes to safe, efficient operations. Watch engineering concepts come to life as you learn the drilling process in a fast-paced field environment. The work may be physically demanding and can involve remote locations, extreme weather, and high-pressure conditions—but for hardworking, adaptable students ready to rise to the challenge, the experience is unmatched.

What You’ll Gain

• Career-Ready Experience: Put your academic knowledge to work on real operational challenges.
• Industry Insight: Build practical skills and firsthand experience that can set you apart in your future career.
• Meaningful Connections: Learn directly from experienced professionals and grow your industry network.
• Personal Growth: Discover your strengths, expand your capabilities, and gain confidence in a demanding field environment.

A Summer That Makes an Impact

At Ensign Drilling, interns are more than observers—they are valued members of the team. You’ll join a supportive culture where your perspective matters, your ideas are welcomed, and your contributions help shape the future of drilling operations.

What You’ll Do

• Gain experience across multiple phases of oil well drilling while working a semi-rotational schedule.
• Prioritize safety by following all rig protocols and procedures.
• Perform essential rig duties, including typical Floorhand tasks.
• Collaborate with the Performance Drilling Group to help improve drilling processes.
• Assist the Maintenance Group with troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing drilling systems.
• Work with the Drilling Engineering team to develop technical solutions to issues encountered on the rig.

What We Look for in Intern Candidates

• Safety: A strong commitment to working safely.
• Tool Handling: Manual dexterity to handle tools and equipment safely.
• Mechanical Skills: An aptitude for assembling and repairing equipment.
• Teamwork: A collaborative approach and a team-first mindset.
• Following Instructions: The ability to follow directions accurately.
• Attention to Detail: A careful, consistent approach to accurate work.
• Problem-Solving: The ability to work through operational challenges.
• Adaptability: The flexibility to adjust to changing conditions and demands.

Experience That Helps You Stand Out

• Experience performing hands-on technical tasks or work that follows established procedures.
• Comfort working long shifts outdoors in physically demanding, labor-intensive conditions.
• Prior oil industry experience is an asset.

Are You Eligible?

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have completed sophomore year before the 2027 internship begins.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Launch your application by submitting a resume in PDF format that clearly explains your interest in joining Ensign Drilling. A resume is required for consideration; applications submitted without one will be automatically disqualified from the selection process.