Intern at Chevron - working & living on massive assets 2020/21
As an Electrical Engineering intern for 3 months, I worked on multiple instrumentation and control tasks for Chevron’s Gorgon and Wheatstone assets.
I was flown to site for both assets to work on my projects. Staying there for 2 weeks - it was just incredible see both assets in real life, than simply just in computer models and PNID drawings. It brought a different and very real perspective to my work. Being included in the frontline engineering team that dealt with problems first-hand, I learnt a lot in how liquified natural gas was produced and how multi-disciplinary engineering supports operations. Seeing the massive plant, made me appreciate the sheer amount of engineering completed to provide energy to the world.
Working 12 hour shifts wasn’t too new, with many similarities to my time in army. With great people, excellent support through accommodation/catering/mental wellbeing programs, and a mission to achieve there; I enjoyed it!