Geophysics Specialist ExxonMobil

Eastern Section Seismological Society of America; Spring, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ExxonMobil is seeking a creative and energetic geophysicist to join our Spring, Texas campus. You will apply advanced geophysical analysis to deliver integrated subsurface solutions across the asset lifecycle for Upstream and Low Carbon Solutions.

You will collaborate across disciplines to develop subsurface predictions, shape strategy, and drive innovations in methods, workflows, and technologies. MS or PhD is preferred with 3+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in rock physics, seismic methods, and geophysical data interpretation.
• Experience collaborating across disciplines and communicating complex results to varied audiences.
• Eligibility to work in the United States; visa sponsorship may be considered for PhD holders.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced geophysical analysis to deliver integrated subsurface predictions.
• Collaborate with geoscientists, engineers, and other functions to shape data acquisition and decisions.
• Design technical workplans and ensure high-quality execution.
• Engage with external vendors and academic partners to evaluate innovations.
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to internal knowledge networks.

Skills

Rock physics

Seismic inversion

Forward seismic modeling

Potential fields

Time lapse seismic

Seismology

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Education

MS degree or higher

PhD in a relevant field

Tools

RokDoc

Petrel

PrestackPro

AspenTech

Job description

About us

At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.

We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more aboutour What and our Whyand how we canworktogether.

About Houston

ExxonMobil’s state-of-the-art campus north of Houston serves as home to its Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses and their associated service groups. The facility opened in 2014 and accommodates more than 10,000 employees and visitors. By bringing many global functional groups together, the campus provides employees with the tools and capabilities needed today, and in the future, to achieve business objectives and accelerate the discovery of new resources, technologies and products. It was designed to foster improved collaboration, creativity and innovation and enhance the company’s ability to attract, develop and retain the top talent in the industry. The campus is located in Spring, Texas, on 385 wooded acres immediately to the west of Interstate Highway 45 (I-45), at the intersection of I-45 and the Hardy Toll Road, approximately 25 miles from the cultural vibrancy of downtown Houston.The campus was constructed to the highest standards of energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. Its design incorporates extensive research into best practices in building and workplace design through extensive benchmarking of the world’s top academic, research, and corporate facilities.

What role you will play in our team

We are seeking a creative and energetic geophysicist to join our team at ExxonMobil’s campus in Spring, Texas. You will apply advanced geophysical analysis to deliver integrated solutions across the asset lifecycle for our Upstream and Low Carbon Solutions businesses. You will collaborate across disciplines to develop subsurface predictions, shape technical strategy and business decisions, and drive innovation in geophysical methods, workflows, and technologies.

What you will do

• Conduct geophysical analysis across diverse subsurface settings to deliver physics-based, geologically consistent, quantitative predictions of rock and fluid properties and spatial extents.
• Identify opportunities where geophysical insights can reduce uncertainty or improve decisions.
• Design technical workplans and ensure high-quality execution.
• Collaborate with geoscientists, engineers, and other functions to shape data acquisition programs, drilling operations, and asset investment decisions.
• Work with ExxonMobil technical core centers and business units, as well as co-venturers.
• Communicate technical findings, uncertainty, and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Drive workflow improvements and technological advancements.
• Engage with external vendors, technical consortia, and academic partners to evaluate and incorporate emerging innovations.
• Support capability development by mentoring colleagues, sharing best practices, and contributing to internal knowledge networks.

Skills and Qualifications

Strong technical foundation in one or more of the following:

• Rock physics
• Seismic inversion
• Forward seismic modeling
• Potential fields (gravity, magnetics, CSEM)
• Time lapse (4D) seismic
• Seismology
• Solid earth or planetary geophysics
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with ability to tailor messages to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to evolving business needs.
• Proficiency in English.
• Legal right to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship may be considered for candidates holding a PhD in a relevant field.
• MS degree or higher.
• Minimum of 3 years of industry or postdoc/academic experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Zoom.

Preferred Qualifications / Experience

• Record of innovation, technical integration, and creative problem-solving.
• Experience in machine learning, artificial intelligence, or other data science methods applied to subsurface challenges.
• Programming skills (Python, MATLAB, scripting for HPC platforms).
• Experience using RokDoc, Petrel, PrestackPro, or AspenTech.