Earth Scientist: Lead in Data‑Driven Exploration

Chevron Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 108,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plans

Furnished housing (interns)

Savings plans

Flexible work schedules (interns)

Paid holidays

Service credit for internship

Job summary

Chevron Corporation is seeking an Earth Scientist for a full‑time role in the Houston area. The position focuses on exploration, reservoir characterization, and applying geoscience, geophysics, and petrophysics to support operations.

The role involves working with multidisciplinary teams, leveraging digital technologies, and potential early leadership responsibilities as experience grows. This is a full‑time position with relocation opportunities within the U.S.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate in geology, geophysics, geological engineering, or related field, with less than 2 years post‑degree experience.
• Strong academic performance, communication, leadership, teamwork, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to drive on a routine basis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct exploration and development assignments across the energy system.
• Perform reservoir characterization and well operations analysis.
• Apply geoscience, geophysics, and petrophysics skills to support operations.
• Utilize cutting‑edge digital technologies and data science techniques.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of geologists, engineers, and data scientists.
• Possibly take on managerial or technical leadership roles after gaining experience.

Skills

Geoscience expertise

Collaborative skills

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in geology/geophysics/geological engineering or related field

Tools

Geoscience coding

Data science tooling

Machine learning

Job description

Chevron Corporation is seeking an Earth Scientist for a full‑time role in the Houston area. The position focuses on exploration, reservoir characterization, and applying geoscience, geophysics, and petrophysics to support operations.

The role involves working with multidisciplinary teams, leveraging digital technologies, and potential early leadership responsibilities as experience grows. This is a full‑time position with relocation opportunities within the U.S.