Emerging Technology Advisor

Chevron is accepting online applications for thepositionEmerging Technology Advisor throughFebruary 4th,2026,at11:59 p.m.(Central Time).  

Overview: 

The Emerging Technology Advisor continually assesses the broader technology ecosystem to stay abreast of technology developments that may intersect with Chevron’s current oranticipatedbusinesses in an accelerative or disruptive way. Engaging with a multitude of ecosystem participants and information sources, the Emerging Technology Advisor develops perspectives, technology points of view (POVs), and strategies for potential integration, providing updatesto managementon a regular basis. Additionally, the POVs and strategies are used to inform business strategy, venture investments, and the formation andutilizationof strategic relationships. This role is visionary and forward thinking, integrating diverse perspectives in a meaningful way toanticipatetechnologytrends wellbeyond a 5-year time horizon.

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

• Provides technology points of view (POVs) andstrategicforecastson emerginglower carbon (LC), new energy,or other disruptive technologies in theEmerging Technologyspace.

• Gathersinformation and perspectives ontechnologytrends and developments via subscription services (e.g., Lux Research, Bloomberg, Darcy) and information search tools.

• Regularly engages with the external technology ecosystem (conferences, workshops, thought leaders, consultants, universities, national labs, etc.) for insights and competitive intelligence in support of technology POVs and strategies.

• Advises broadly on matters involving emerging technology trends to better align across internal Innovation teams and efforts (e.g., Venture Capital, Tech. Commercialization, Strategic Relationships).

• Works with Corp Strategy on signposting of emerging technologies having the potential to disrupt market forecasts.

• Supportsthe Emerging Technologies R&D programby providing strategic direction, technology signposting,roadmapping, and internalization of project results.

• Works withinternal stakeholders across the enterpriseto advance internal assessments andpotentialadoption of relevant emerging technologies.

• Coordinates with theCorpStrategy team on prioritization and reportingrequirementsassociated with Emerging Technology R&D projects.

• Authorsthoughtpieceson emerging technologies for internal audiences.

• Supports publication of The Monitor, an internal monthly Innovation newsletter focused on the emerging energy landscape.

• Domestic travel up to30 daysper year.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering.

• Advanced degree in business, science, or engineering.

• Broad understanding of the current oil and gas industry(minimum 5 years of experience)anda generalknowledge ofthenew energy spaceanddisruptive technologies.

• Experience with research and development (R&D) in both academic and industrial settings, and an understanding of how this R&D is effectively integrated with broader innovation efforts.

• Familiarity with techno-economic assessment,technology landscaping, and technology forecasting androadmapping.

• Understanding oftechnology transfer and commercialization.

• Experience withthe management ofR&D projects.

• A demonstratedability to quickly understand and internalizenew technologiesandtooperateindiverse andunfamiliar technical domains.

• An ability to integrate information from a multitude of sourcesin order tosynthesizeperspectives that are meaningful to a broad oil and gas industry audience.

• A demonstrated ability totranslate technical solutions to measurable business value and inform business decisions.

• An aptitude for good cross-functional communication, displaying technical competence, being proactive, and delivering results.

• Ability to put together convincing, coherent presentations to instruct, advise, and/or inform at all levels.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Interface effectively with othersacrossthebroaderInnovation team, across functions, and with organizations and business units spanning the entirety of Chevron’s operations.

• Regularly engage withR&D program anddelivery managers to evolve enterprise technology strategy.

• Self-starter with a demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Comfortable working in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment.

• Proven ability to handle multiple activities simultaneously.

• Identifypotential opportunities &work themto completion.

• Balance day-to-day support issues with longer term projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoratein science or engineering.

• 10+ yearsOil & Gas industry experience

• Demonstratedproficiencywithtechno-economic assessment, technology landscaping, and technology forecasting androadmapping.

• Experience withtechnology transfer and commercialization.

• Ademonstratedability to integrate information from a multitude of sourcesin order tosynthesize perspectives that are meaningful to a broad oil and gas industry audience.

• Ademonstratedability to integrate information from a multitude of sourcesin order tosynthesize perspectives that are meaningful to a broad oil and gas industry audience.

• Ademonstrated ability toproduceconvincing, coherent presentations to instruct, advise, and/or inform at all levels.

Relocation Options: 

Relocationmay beconsidered within Chevron parameters.

International Considerations: 

Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.