Geologist - College Hire

Occidental Petroleum Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Occidental Petroleum Corporation in Houston, TX, is seeking an Early Career Geologist to join a mentored training program that combines on-the-job assignments, in-house and industry classes, and field trips. You will gain fundamentals in petroleum geology, software, and oil and gas economics while contributing to multi-disciplinary projects in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates are teamwork oriented, strong communicators, and eager to develop into professional geologists with a passion

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or PhD in Geology or related field.
• Graduation date between Dec 2025 and May 2027.
• Maintain minimum 2.85 GPA on a 4.0 scale and defend thesis.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in mentored training and field trips to gain fundamentals in geology, software, and economics.
• Work on projects requiring teamwork, creative thinking, and business acumen.
• Be prepared to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Skills

Cross-functional work

Timeline management

Workload prioritization

Decision making

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Self-starter

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in Geology or related field

Job description

## Geologist - College HireApply: Posted 30+ Days Ago: JR110309Oxy produces, markets and transports oil and natural gas to maximize value and provide resources fundamental to life. The company leverages its global leadership in carbon management to advance lower-carbon technologies and products. Headquartered in Houston, Oxy primarily operates in the United States, Middle East and North Africa. To learn more, visit OxyOxy strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business.Early career geologists will participate in Occidental’s on-the-job mentored training which includes varied short-term assignments along with in-house and industry classes and field trips providing fundamental training in petroleum geology, software, and oil and gas economics. The new hire Geoscientist will be immersed in an exciting fast-paced environment working projects requiring teamwork, creative thinking, decision-making, and geologic and business acumen. The Early Career program is designed to provide a significant breadth and depth of experience in a variety of oil and gas provinces within the first few years of employment, and a quick progression to maturity as a professional geologist. Oxy is a multinational company where an individual’s growth potential is defined by hard work, creativity, and desire to succeed.## ## Desired Qualifications:* Ability to work with multiple disciplines and cross functionally* Prepare and maintain project timeline* Evaluate, organize and prioritize workload* Can make decisions with little information and is comfortable with change* Able to work in a diverse team environment* Critical thinker and self-starter with a positive attitude## ## Required Qualifications:* Master’s Degree or PhD in Geology or related field* Must have a graduation date of Dec 2025 - May 2027* Must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.85 GPA on a 4.0 scale and has successfully defended their thesis* Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team* Excellent verbal/ written communication and presentation skills* Team player and able to interact with employees at all levels of the organization* Desire to pursue career in Oil and Gas Industry## ## Location:* Houston, Texas