Earth Scientist (University Hire)

About the position:

This role is for recent university graduates and will be part of multi-disciplinary teams which vary in make-up but can include geologists, geophysicists, engineers, data scientists, and/or software developers. Earth Scientists develop technical skills in geoscience, geophysics, and petrophysics assignments focused on exploration, development, reservoir characterization, and well operations. In addition, there is a focus on building capabilities in Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS), geothermal, and hydrogen.

You will be assigned to positions and projects that contribute value to Chevron based on degree, relevant academic preparation, previous work experience, and career objectives. They will be provided guidance by a supervisor and a technical mentor.

For recent graduates, Chevron has a competency-based employee development program that typically includes two to three technical assignments in the first 5 years of their career. This is supported by comprehensive technical training and mentoring combined with on-the-job experience.

You will be asked to solve challenging problems with the opportunity to utilize cutting edge digital technologies and techniques. Opportunities to transfer to overseas locations may become possible after ten or more years of experience. Other opportunities for Earth Scientists include well-site operations, reservoir modeling, portfolio management, subsurface data science, technology deployment, technical team leadership, and various technical specialty focused positions such as stratigrapher, structural geologist, geophysicist, petrophysicist, basin analyst, and earth modeler.

Required Qualifications:

• Students completing the last year of their Master’s or Doctorate Thesis program or with less than 2 years post-graduate degree experience in geology, geophysics, geological engineering, or related fields or individuals with a Master’s or Doctorate degree in geology, geophysics, geological engineering, or related fields

• Professional/academic focus in a technical area aligned with Chevron’s business needs

• Strong academic performance in core programs, communication, leadership, teamwork

• Problem-solving skills, analytics, and exposure to coding & data science concepts

• Previous experience in an integrated oil or international service company intern program and/or prior experience with industry workflows for subsurface characterization is preferred

• Participation in an energy industry or sponsored university research project is preferred

• Practical experience with geoscience coding, data science, and/or machine learning is preferred

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in India as a citizen of India or Overseas Citizen of India (OCI). Candidates must have the legal rights to work in India without the need for visa sponsorship

Chevron is accepting online applications for this position located in Bengaluru, India and candidate will be hired on local Indian payroll.

Bengaluru, Karnataka

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