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What is the difference between Entry Level Petrophysics vs Entry Level Geoscience?

AspectEntry Level PetrophysicsEntry Level Geoscience
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Geology, Geophysics, or related field; basic understanding of petrophysical softwareBachelor's in Geology, Geophysics, or Earth Sciences; foundational knowledge of geological principles
Work EnvironmentOil & gas companies, consulting firms, labs; field and office workOil & gas, environmental firms, research institutions; fieldwork and data analysis
Industry UsageAnalyzing rock and fluid properties from well logsMapping geological formations, analyzing subsurface data

Entry Level Petrophysics focuses on analyzing rock and fluid properties from well logs, requiring specific knowledge of petrophysical software. Entry Level Geoscience covers broader geological analysis and mapping. Both roles often work in the oil and gas industry but differ in technical focus and daily tasks.

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2025-2026 Earth Scientist Full Time (Previous Intern)

2025-2026 Earth Scientist Full Time (Previous Intern)

Chevron

Houston, TX

$14.25 - $19/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 15 days ago


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6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

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57th of 74 rated oil and gas companies


Job description

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. More information about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com.

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

Primary Location includes:

  • Houston, Texas

Other locations may include:

  • 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 5 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 5-10 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.

Required Qualifications:

  • Students completing the last year of their Master's or Doctorate Thesis program or with less than 2 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.

Desirable 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.

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.

Chevron regrets that it will not sponsor employment visas or consider individuals on time-limited visa status for this position unless the candidatepossesses aPh.D. or is currently enrolled in a Ph.D.program.

Relocation Options:

  • Relocation may be considered within Chevron parameters.

Application Instructions:

  • Please submit your resume and unofficial transcript(s) for review.

Regulatory Disclosure for US Positions:

  • The compensation and reference to benefits for this role is listed on this posting in compliance with applicable law.
  • The anticipated salary range for this position is $108,000-$140,000. The selected candidate's compensation will be determined based on their respective degree level and discipline for U.S. payroll offers.
  • Chevron offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which includes, but is not limited to, variable pay, health care coverage, retirement plan, protection coverage, time off and leave programs, training and development opportunities and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations. Details are available at http://hr2.chevron.com/.

U.S. Regulatory notice:

Chevron is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, reproductive health decision-making, military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please email us at emplymnt@chevron.com.

Chevron participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law.


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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. We are focused on lowering the carbon intensity in our operations and seeking to grow lower carbon businesses along with our traditional business lines. More information about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com.

Industry

Oil and coal products manufacturing, civic and social organizations and oil and gas extraction

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Ramon, CA, US

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