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Petrophysicist

Bengaluru, India

R000061968

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At Chevron Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center (ENGINE) in Bengaluru, we leverage India’s advanced engineering and digital capabilities to develop scalable, data-driven solutions for energy challenges. By integrating global expertise with local innovation, our teams are helping to meet the global energy demands of today and build the lower carbon energy systems of tomorrow.

  • Full-Time
  • On-site work model

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At Chevron, we are dedicated to the success of our teams – we believe these attributes enhance the team to thrive in a an inclusive, collaborative and innovative environment.

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  • Proactive
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  • Adaptable

Culture

  • At Chevron India, culture is defined by collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to solving the world’s energy challenges. Employees are encouraged to think boldly, work across disciplines, and contribute to projects that have real-world impact. Whether it’s through advanced engineering, digital transformation, or operational excellence, team members are empowered to bring their best ideas forward.

    The Bengaluru based Chevron ENGINE is a hub for technical talent, where professionals thrive in a dynamic, inclusive environment. Chevron fosters a workplace where continuous learning, and career growth are prioritized. Employees are supported with competitive benefits, leadership development, and a strong sense of purpose—knowing their work contributes to a lower carbon energy future.

  • hear from our people

    our greatest strength lies in the diversity and dedication of our people. From our ENGINE center in Bengaluru to our operations across the country, our talented professionals bring deep expertise and a collaborative spirit to every task. Together, we ensure the safety, efficiency, and continuity of our work—driving innovation and excellence in everything we do.

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    • Competitive
      Salaries

    • Annual incentive
      awards

    • Health care
      coverage and life
      insurance

    • Time off (Paid
      vacations and
      holidays)

    • Retirement
      benefits

    • Recognition and
      service award
      programs

Petrophysicist

Bengaluru, India

R000061968

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About the position:


Chevron ENGINE is looking for accomplished Technical Petrophysicist candidates to join our Earth Science team. The role involves providing unique petrophysical interpretation products to support asset teams and collaborating with application developers to improve analysis tools and workflows for Chevron's global community. The work spans various development environments, including offshore, onshore, conventional, and unconventional settings, from exploration to development. The ideal candidate will effectively communicate with both the asset and research and development (R&D) teams to achieve technical objectives and meet deadlines.


Key responsibilities:

  • Utilize Tech log to provide in-depth and technically robust multi-well petrophysical analyses, covering a broad spectrum of situations ranging from exploration to detailed field evaluations

  • Collaborate with R&D and application developers to improve existing analysis tools in Tech log and create new workflows using Python and other programming languages

  • Stay current with recommended logging tools and technologies to tackle intricate reservoir characterization issues, and periodically provide support for real-time and newly drilled wells

  • Continuous collaboration with asset and exploration teams globally, delivering clear communication, prompt assistance, and expert knowledge

Required Qualifications:

  • BS or MSc degree in Earth Science or Petroleum Engineering from a deemed/recognized (AICTE) university

  • At least 10 years of industry experience specializing in petrophysical interpretation

  • Expertise in numerous industry-standard techniques for log evaluation, core and log integration, mineralogy analysis, shaly sands, and saturation height functions

  • Deep knowledge of processing and quality control workflows for wireline and LWD (logging while drilling) tools across multiple vendors (Sonic, NMR, image, formation testing) and ability to apply this knowledge to both new wells and legacy data

  • Strong proficiency in developing and implementing petrophysical workflows using Tech log or similar petrophysical analysis software

  • Ability to create, apply, and quality control probabilistic interpretations (QuantiElan, Multimin or equivalent) in multiple reservoir types and basins

  • Adhere to global petrophysical standards and data management practices; contribute to and support data management initiatives

  • Understanding of physical processes associated with earth science, reservoir modeling and subsurface

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to collaborate efficiently within a team

  • SLB Tech log software – interpretation, analysis, and data management are preferred

  • Skills of using ML/AI to accelerate performance and accuracy of reservoir characterization is preferred

  • Experience in all or some of the following subspecialities are desirable: shale and tight/unconventional resource assessment, carbon capture assessment/monitoring, formation testing, geothermal and/ or acoustic rock properties analysis is preferred

  • Experience across various basins and reservoir types


Chevron ENGINE supports global operations, supporting business requirements across the world. Accordingly, the work hours for employees will be aligned to support business requirements. The standard work week will be Monday to Friday. Working hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm or 1:30pm to 10:30pm.

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