Summer 2027 Human Resources Intern

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

About the Role

The Human Resources Intern will own an assigned summer project while working directly with business functions such as recruiting, employee relations, compensation, training and development, HRIS, and benefits.

Duration: Approximately 12 weeks (May – August 2027)

Key Responsibilities

• Work on an assigned, individual Human Resources project throughout the summer, culminating in a presentation of the completed project to Diamondback’s executive team
• Develop human resources skills under the supervision and guidance of an assigned, experienced mentor
• Work directly with teams across Human Resources and other disciplines to experience what working in an Oil & Gas Exploration and Production company is like
• Support recruiting activities such as candidate communication, interview scheduling, or onboarding
• Assist with employee relations, compensation, and benefits projects, including data gathering and analysis in HRIS
• Help develop and deliver training and development materials for employees across the organization
• Participate in on-site field visits to learn about field operations, including an active drilling rig and completions spread
• Participate in intern events and philanthropic endeavors that support the Midland-Odessa community

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Business Management, Human Resources, Psychology, Organizational Development or a similar discipline
• Must have strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills
• Must be willing to work in Midland, TX for the duration of the internship
• Must be returning to school for the Fall 2027 semester

Qualifications

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