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2022-2023: Petroleum Engineer Full time - CTC Research / Consulting

Chevron is one of the world’s leading integrated energy companies. We believe affordable, reliable, and ever-cleaner energy is essential to achieving 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 the industry. To advance a lower-carbon future, we are focused on cost efficiently lowering our carbon intensity, increasing renewables and offsets in support of our business, and investing in low-carbon technologies that enable commercial solutions. 

More information about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com.
Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of entry-level Research / Consultant Petroleum Engineers in its Technology Company located in Houston, Texas.  

Research / Consulting Petroleum Engineers within Chevron are part of a multi-disciplinary team(s) which vary in make-up but can include geologists, geophysicists, simulation & optimization engineers, drilling and completion engineers, facility engineers, data scientists and IT developers. Research Petroleum Engineers are responsible for creating and applying innovative technologies in the exploration and production industry. Application of these new technologies increase exploration success, improve reservoir descriptions, increase ultimate recovery, improve reliability / efficiency, and unlock reserves from unconventional reservoirs. These individuals also serve as technical consultants for the company’s operating business units by applying the latest technologies to solve problems and unlock opportunities. Specific areas include reservoir simulation & optimization research and development (R&D) or consulting, production engineering (including nodal analysis, stimulation, and artificial lift), enhanced oil recovery, rock properties, fluid properties, and unconventional reservoirs such as heavy oil and shale. These individuals often work on the largest and most complex assets in the company. In addition, there is a focus on building lower carbon capabilities in Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS), geothermal, and hydrogen. 

For recent graduates, Chevron has a competency-based employee development program that combines technical training and mentoring with on-the-job experience. Research / Consulting Petroleum Engineers may have opportunities to work in the business units deploying latest technology and gaining business acumen. Most of one’s career in working in the technology center becoming subject matter experts recognized within Chevron and externally within the industry.   

Required Qualifications:

  • Students completing the last year of the requirements for their Masters or PhD degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related disciplines with less than two years of directly related work experience.
  • Experience in research, technology development or consulting.
  • Previous experience in an integrated oil or international service company intern program.
  • Participation in an industry or energy company university research project. 

Regulatory Disclosure for US Positions:
Chevron is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast-feeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability (including medical condition), military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other status protected by law or regulation.
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