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Pore Pressure & Wellbore Geomechanics Specialist
Bengaluru, India
R000068894
At Chevron Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center (ENGINE) in Bengaluru, we leverage India’s advanced engineering and digital capabilities to develop scalable, data-driven solutions for energy challenges. By integrating global expertise with local innovation, our teams are helping to meet the global energy demands of today and build the lower carbon energy systems of tomorrow.
- Full-Time
- On-site work model
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At Chevron, we are dedicated to the success of our teams – we believe these attributes enhance the team to thrive in a an inclusive, collaborative and innovative environment.
- Collaborative
- Detail-oriented
- Organized
- Proactive
- Strategic
- Adaptable
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At Chevron India, culture is defined by collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to solving the world’s energy challenges. Employees are encouraged to think boldly, work across disciplines, and contribute to projects that have real-world impact. Whether it’s through advanced engineering, digital transformation, or operational excellence, team members are empowered to bring their best ideas forward.
The Bengaluru based Chevron ENGINE is a hub for technical talent, where professionals thrive in a dynamic, inclusive environment. Chevron fosters a workplace where continuous learning, and career growth are prioritized. Employees are supported with competitive benefits, leadership development, and a strong sense of purpose—knowing their work contributes to a lower carbon energy future.
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our greatest strength lies in the diversity and dedication of our people. From our ENGINE center in Bengaluru to our operations across the country, our talented professionals bring deep expertise and a collaborative spirit to every task. Together, we ensure the safety, efficiency, and continuity of our work—driving innovation and excellence in everything we do.
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Pore Pressure & Wellbore Geomechanics Specialist
Bengaluru, India
R000068894
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct analyses such as pore pressure/ fracture gradient (PpFG), rock properties, in-situ stress calculations, wellbore stability, sand production, fracture width modeling, etc.
Conduct petrophysical interpretations of open hole and cased hole well logs, as well as rock property, stress and mineral analysis. - Integrate geological and geophysical, well log, lab core measurements, rock properties, temperature, pressure, and drilling field data into the construction of 1D mechanical earth models
- Execute standard workflows such as PpFG, wellbore stability, sanding, and fracture width calculations under the supervision of subject matter experts.
Required Qualifications
- BS and MS in Earth science disciplines (Geology, Geophysics, Geomechanics) or Petroleum or equivalent Engineering
- 5-7 years of pertinent industry experience
- Experience in oil and gas industry
- Experience with mudlogging, wellsite or operations geology and understanding of the interplay between subsurface conditions and well operations
- Direct experience in pore pressure/fracture gradient, in situ stress analysis, wellbore stability, and rock mechanical property modeling.
- Experienced in multiple reservoir types and stress regimes; proficient in a wide range of geomechanics analysis techniques
Preferred Qualifications (Role Name) (Role)
- 5-7 years of experience in geomechanics field
- Experience in one dimensional log interpretation tools such as Techlog or Geolog
- Experience in hands-on geomechanics modeling, calibration and data analysis
- Experience with 1D geomechanics software such as Techlog, Geolog, JewelSuite, or RokDoc.
- Good communication skills, self-motivated proactive individual
- Experience in working with cross-functional teams – earth scientists, drilling & completions, reservoir and production engineers
Selection Criteria 1 (Role Name) (Role)
- Industry / geomechanics experience: Demonstrated industry experience in geomechanics within oil and gas industry.
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