Department:      Marketing  

Summary:  Diamondback Energy is an independent oil and natural gas company headquartered in Midland, Texas, focused on the acquisition, development, exploration, and exploitation of unconventional, onshore oil and natural gas reserves in the Permian Basin in West Texas. 

The Oil and Gas Marketing Intern will work with a mentor and will have the opportunity to observe and collaborate on business functions including, but not limited to, the review of sales arrangements, allocation procedures, oil and gas contracts, gas settlement statements and the tracking of market pricing. 

Internship Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Under the general supervision of the manager and mentor, the Summer Marketing Intern is responsible for the completion of day-to-day tasks as defined below:
  1. Develop knowledge of the Oil and Gas Industry, specifically Energy Transactions and work under the supervision and guidance of an assigned and experienced mentor
  2. Review daily production, sales and flaring reports
  3. Review scheduling functions
  4. Collaborate with other departments such as accounting to understand the accrual process
  5. Read, review and develop an understanding of purchase contracts
• In addition, the Summer Intern will deliver a presentation outlining their completed work to Diamondback’s upper management (CEO, CFO, COO, etc.)
• The Summer Intern will also have the opportunity to participate in Diamondback philanthropic endeavors that help the immediate community of Midland-Odessa

 Required Qualifications: 

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Energy Commerce, Energy Marketing (or similar) with a focus on Energy Transactions
• Must have strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills
• Must be willing to work in Midland TX, for the duration of the internship 

 Preferred Qualifications: 

• GPA of 3.20 or higher preferred
• Extracurricular achievements or prior work experience is desirable