Earth Scientist

and the job listing Expires on January 15, 2026

Chevron is one of the world’s leading integrated energy companies. We believe affordable, reliable and ever-cleaner energy is essential to achieve a more prosperous and sustainable world. Chevron produces crude oil and natural gas, manufactures transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals, and additives, and develops technologies that enhance our business and industry. To advance a lower‑carbon future, we are focused on efficiently decreasing our carbon intensity, increasing renewables and offsets in support of our business, and investing in low‑carbon technologies that enable commercial solutions.

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For the 2025‑2026 recruiting season, Chevron is accepting online applications for entry‑level Earth Scientists.

• Houston, Texas

• Covington, Louisiana

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 to three technical assignments in the first five 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 many opportunities for Chevron Earth Scientists to work in a variety of assignments at different locations.

As an Earth Scientist, you could begin your career in Chevron’s domestic upstream operations, global exploration, or Chevron’s research‑focused Center of Excellence (COE) spending your first five to ten years 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.

• Students completing the last year of their Master’s or Doctorate Thesis program or with less than two years post‑graduate degree experience in geology, geophysics, geological engineering, or related fields or individuals with a Master’s or Doctorate degree in geology, geophysics, geological engineering, or related fields.
• 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.

• 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.

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…