Natural Resources Intern - Oil & Gas 2026
About The Position
Under the guidance of the Land Manager, the Natural Resources Intern shall assist in the monitoring, inspection and inventory of conventional oil and gas wells on MWCD owned properties. Duties will also include assisting with research, document review, cataloging, and mapping. Additionally, the Intern will assists Natural Resources and Land Management staff as needed. Intern is required to practice standard MWCD safety procedures in performing job duties and assists other MWCD personnel as required. Essential Functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Assists with the monitoring, inspection and inventory of conventional oil and gas wells and associated facilities on MWCD owned properties; Including field site visits, gps tracking and marking, visual inspection of wells and associated equipment, data collection, and documentation reporting of findings. Provides information and handles inquiries from the public, lessees, and special interest groups regarding related natural resources issues. Performs and/or assists with oil and gas related operations and activities, including lease and map review, historical research, and current trend research. Identifies and documents issues in the field as well as gaps in data collection. Assists with maintaining and updating department inventory of conventional oil and gas wells. Assists with maintaining the oil and gas operations records of the MWCD. Notifies appropriate manager of any safety concerns realized while performing job duties.
Requirements
- Must be enrolled in a degree program from an accredited institution in geology, energy, natural resources management, environmental sciences, environmental engineering, environmental health and safety, petroleum engineering, land management, or related natural resource field is required.
- Knowledge of and experience in using quality-control procedures is required.
- Basic computer skills required.
- Driver’s license valid in the state of Ohio.
- Ability to keep accurate records and good organizational skills are required.
- Ability to work independently is required.
- Must be insurable by MWCD fleet insurance.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of and experience in oil and gas operations and regulations, and current trends in environmental monitoring is preferred.
- Experience using mapping software including GIS is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assists with the monitoring, inspection and inventory of conventional oil and gas wells and associated facilities on MWCD owned properties; Including field site visits, gps tracking and marking, visual inspection of wells and associated equipment, data collection, and documentation reporting of findings.
- Provides information and handles inquiries from the public, lessees, and special interest groups regarding related natural resources issues.
- Performs and/or assists with oil and gas related operations and activities, including lease and map review, historical research, and current trend research.
- Identifies and documents issues in the field as well as gaps in data collection.
- Assists with maintaining and updating department inventory of conventional oil and gas wells.
- Assists with maintaining the oil and gas operations records of the MWCD.
- Notifies appropriate manager of any safety concerns realized while performing job duties.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
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