Geoscientist - Reservoir Modelling

Exxon Mobil; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical plans

Global networking & cross-functional

Annual vacations & holidays

Relocation program

Workplace flexibility policy

Training and development program

Job summary

ExxonMobil in Bengaluru, India, seeks a Development & Production Geoscientist Advanced to integrate multi-discipline subsurface data, develop geologic models, and inform field development and optimization plans. You will interpret complex geoscience data and improve workflows for uncertainty analysis and risk assessment.

This role requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field, 3+ years of reservoir modelling experience, and strong communication in English.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Earth Science, Physical Science, Applied Mathematics or Engineering with a minimum GPA score of 7.0 & above.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on industrial experience in integrated reservoir modelling in support of upstream oil and gas operations.
• Strong background in one or more geoscience skills (production/development geology, geophysics, stratigraphy).
• Proficiency with English and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and interpret geological, geophysical, and engineering data to map reservoir architecture, connectivity, and heterogeneity.
• Develop geological models and refine stratigraphic and structural frameworks across fields and apply regional and play-scale insights to strengthen reservoir characterization and field assessments.
• Evaluate subsurface uncertainty and risk drivers, coordinate with cross-functional teams to align interpretations with well planning, optimize workflows, and evaluate volumetric scenarios.
• Actively engage production team to update interpretation and develop insights for field optimization and abandonment plans, update reservoir characterization and interpretation based on new data and / or reservoir performance.
• Execute and update standard and advanced workflows, standardize documentation, and improve consistency and cycle time.
• Represent geoscience skills during internal meetings (Peer Reviews, etc.), within professional communities, and external partner reviews (Joint Interest / Joint Venture / Operated by Other), informs benchmarking, and influences development of new technology solutions with vendors.

Skills

Geology

Geophysics

Reservoir Modelling

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Earth Science/Physical Science/Applied Mathematics/Engineering

Tools

Petrel

Eclipse

Job description

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We are seeking dynamic, creative and resourceful candidates to work for ExxonMobil’s Bengaluru, India location on challenging reservoir characterization & modelling projects in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team of geologists, geophysicists, petro physicists and reservoir engineers. Candidate will conduct applied reservoir modelling work to support field development planning, mature field opportunity generation, carbon capture & storage, regulatory requirements and strategic projects.

What you will do

• In consultation with ExxonMobil’s Reservoir Modelling group in Houston, define project objectives, work scopes and deliverables.
• Contribute to existing model updates, developing/maintaining workflows, volumetric and calibration to dynamic data.
• Support business units that require models to screen opportunities, run scenarios and quantify uncertainty.
• Support business units to manage country-specific regulatory requirements that have a significant modelling component.
• Work with computational scientists, engineers, and geoscientists to test, deliver and support various modelling software tools, models and algorithms.

About You

Skills and Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Earth Science, Physical Science, Applied Mathematics or Engineering with a minimum GPA score of 7.0 & above.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on industrial experience in integrated reservoir modelling in support of upstream oil and gas operations.
• Strong background in one or more geoscience skills (production/development geology, geophysics, stratigraphy).
• Proficiency with English and strong communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong computational and analytical skills.
• Expert level Petrel user, experience with Petrel workflows and plugins.
• Knowledge of reservoir simulation/Eclipse or other modelling software would be an added advantage.

An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance and life. We offer you:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical plans, maternity leave and benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment benefits
• Global networking & cross-functional opportunities
• Annual vacations & holidays
• Day care assistance program
• Training and development program
• Tuition assistance program
• Workplace flexibility policy
• Relocation program
• Transportation facility

Please note benefits may change from time to time without notice, subject to applicable laws. The benefits programs are based on the Company’s eligibility guidelines.

ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability status.

Job Group Capability

Subsurface, Subsea, Pipelines & Production Engineering

Job Group

Job Role Description

The Development & Production Geoscientist Advanced integrates multi-discipline subsurface data, evaluates reservoir connectivity, and develops geologic models that inform field development and optimization plans. This role applies multi-basin experience, interprets complex geological and geophysical datasets, and improves workflows for uncertainty analysis, risk assessment, and reservoir characterizations. The role collaborates across technical teams and contributes to decision-making through robust subsurface evaluations. Many skills map to this job role (Geologic Modeling, Field Evaluation, Field Optimization & Abandonment, etc.). It is not the expectation to build deep knowledge and specialization across them all, but rather a select few, enhanced with knowledge across a broad spectrum of fundamental and foundational geoscience skills.

Job Role Responsibilities

• Integrate and interpret geological, geophysical, and engineering data to map reservoir architecture, connectivity, and heterogeneity.
• Develop geological models and refine stratigraphic and structural frameworks across fields and apply regional and play-scale insights to strengthen reservoir characterization and field assessments.
• Evaluate subsurface uncertainty and risk drivers, coordinate with cross-functional teams to align interpretations with well planning, optimize workflows, and evaluate volumetric scenarios.
• Actively engage production team to update interpretation and develop insights for field optimization and abandonment plans, update reservoir characterization and interpretation based on new data and / or reservoir performance.
• Execute and update standard and advanced workflows, standardize documentation, and improve consistency and cycle time.
• Represent geoscience skills during internal meetings (Peer Reviews, etc.), within professional communities, and external partner reviews (Joint Interest / Joint Venture / Operated by Other), informs benchmarking, and influences development of new technology solutions with vendors.

Functional Skills

• Prospect Evaluation
• Geologic Modeling
• Field Evaluation
• Field Optimization & Abandonment
• Geophysical Analysis
• Volumetric Assessment & Risking
• Regional & Play Evaluation
• Geoscience Mapping
• Structural Analysis
• Integrated Subsurface Data & Workflow Management
• Applied Geoscience Fundamentals
• Geoscience Uncertainty Analysis
• Quantitative Geophysical Interpretation

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