2026-2027 Earth Scientist – Full Time

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Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Chevron operates around the globe and across the entire energy value chain. Learn more on our website Chevron.com.

What You’ll Actually Do

Chevron is hiring Earth Scientist roles at various operating locations across the U.S., including:

• Houston, TX
• Midland, TX
• Covington, LA
• Bakersfield, CA

Earth Scientists within Chevron are part of multi-disciplinary teams which vary in make-up but can include geologists, geophysicists, engineers, data scientists, and/or software developers.  Earth Scientists develop technical skills in geoscience, geophysics, and petrophysics assignments focused on exploration, development, reservoir characterization, and well operations. 

Entry-level Earth Scientists are assigned to positions and projects that contribute value to Chevron based on degree, relevant academic preparation, previous work experience, and career objectives. They will be provided guidance by a supervisor and a technical mentor.

For recent graduates, Chevron has a competency-based employee development program that typically includes two technical assignments in the first 3 years of their career. This is supported by comprehensive technical training and mentoring combined with on-the-job experience.  Mobility is encouraged as there are opportunities for Chevron Earth Scientists to work in different locations . 

As an Earth Scientist, you could begin your career in Chevron’s domestic upstream operations, global exploration, or in the Subsurface Organization, which includes Chevron’s research-focused Center of Excellence (COE), the early-phase development and new energies, and the Subsurface Asset Business Delivery teams. You should expect to spend your first 5-10 years building technical depth in a combination of exploration, appraisal, asset development, and/or technology assignments.  You will be asked to solve challenging problems with the opportunity to utilize cutting-edge digital technologies and techniques.  Opportunities to transfer to overseas locations may become possible after ten or more years of experience.  Other opportunities for Earth Scientists include well-site operations, reservoir modeling, portfolio management, subsurface data science, technology deployment, technical team leadership, and various technical specialty focused positions such as stratigrapher, structural geologist, geophysicist, petrophysicist, basin analyst, and earth modeler.

What You Must Have

The following qualifications are required:

• Students in the last year of their Master’s or Doctorate Thesis program in geology, geophysics, geological engineering, or related fields.
• Individuals with a Master’s or Doctorate degree in geology, geophysics, geological engineering, or related fields, with less than 2 years post-graduate degree experience will also be considered.
• Professional/academic focus in a technical area aligned with Chevron’s business needs.
• Strong academic performance in core programs, communication, leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Position may require driving on a routine basis.
• Ability to demonstrate The Chevron Way.

What Sets You Apart

The following are preferred qualifications:

• Previous experience in an integrated oil or international service company intern program and/or prior experience with industry workflows for subsurface characterization.
• Participation in an energy industry or sponsored university research project. 
• Practical experience with geoscience coding, data science, and/or machine learning.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated salary range for this position is $108,000-$150,000 yearly. The selected candidate’s monthly or hourly compensation will be determined based on their selected role, degree level and academic year.

• Participation in Employee Savings Investment Plan with immediate vesting in both employee and company contributions.
  • Chevron matching contributions:
    • 4% company match for a 1% employee contribution.
    • 8% company match for a 2% employee contribution.
• Work schedules:
  • Flexible work schedules (5/40, 9/80, or 4/10), as determined by the work group and confirmed with the hiring manager.
• Paid holidays depending on your work schedule.

• Full year of service credit for each internship completion (must be re-employed within 365 days)

Chevron offers competitive pay and benefits to eligible employees, including healthcare, time off, retirement plans, and development opportunities. Learn more at http://hr2.chevron.com/

Relocation Options:

Relocation may be considered

International Considerations:

Chevron regrets that it will not sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position unless the candidate possesses a Ph.D. or is currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program

How to Apply

Submit your resume and unofficial transcript(s) online. 

These positions may involve Chevron Oil, Products & Gas (OPG) technologies that are subject to U.S. export controls and trade sanctions.  These export control laws apply to individuals who are (a) not U.S. citizens, permanent resident aliens, temporary resident aliens, applicants for temporary resident status, refugees, or asylees; and who are also (b) current citizens or permanent residents of a country that is subject to comprehensive trade sanctions under U.S. export control law,  http://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/Pages/default.aspx.   As such, we regret that we would be unable to provide a meaningful internship experience at OPG for you because under government regulations, OPG would not be able to allow access to such technologies absent an authorization from the U.S. government.   For this reason, OPG is not considering applicants who are current citizens and/or permanent residents of countries subject to comprehensive U.S. trade sanctions.

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