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Subsurface Hazard Specialist
Bengaluru, India
R000073525
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
- 8+ years of experience
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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 an inclusive, collaborative and innovative environment.
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Culture
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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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Subsurface Hazard Specialist
Bengaluru, India
R000073525
Chevron's vision is to be the global energy company most admired for its people, partnerships, and performance. With a clear purpose to develop affordable, reliable, ever-cleaner energy that enables human progress, we believe human ingenuity has the power to solve any challenge and overcome any obstacle. Meeting the world’s growing energy needs requires the pursuit of innovations and advancements that deliver a better future for all
About the position
Subsurface Drilling Hazard Assessment Earth Scientist will characterize subsurface hazards and translate that into the impact on well design and operations. They will support Well Delivery Process (WDP) by delivering Subsurface Drilling Hazard Assessments (SSDHA), well planning and execution documents through all phases of WDP process. The role also involves working closely with Drilling Engineering, Asset Development, Petrophysics, and other Geology & Geophysics Operations (G&G Ops) Teams to develop mitigation strategies of identified subsurface hazards and risks. This role participates in the deployment of G&G Ops workflows and standards.
Key Responsibilities
Interpret seismic and well data to identify drilling hazards and geologic uncertainty. Integrate new well data into subsurface models and continuously improve hazard assessments.
Develop subsurface drilling hazard assessments: Evaluate hazards including shallow gas, shallow water flow, faulting, instability, overpressure, fractured formations, gas hydrates, wellbore instability, and other key hazards. Identify primary and secondary drilling risks triggered by hazards.
Collaborate with Drilling Engineering, Exploration, Asset Development, Petrophysics, Geomechanics, and Operations teams to develop mitigation strategies.
Support well planning, assurance reviews, drilling execution, and post-well lookbacks.
Maintain compliance with G&G Ops standards and the Well Delivery Process.
Perform real-time surveillance and G&G Ops reporting and track/verify geological non-productive time during drilling.
About you
We know our greatest resource is the ingenuity, creativity and innovation of our people. Applications from motivated, talented individuals with a keen interest in the energy industry are encouraged.
To be considered for this role, applicants should have:
Required Qualifications
Masters degree in Earth Science disciplines (Geology, Geophysics) or Petroleum Engineering or equivalent Engineering discipline
5-10 years of pertinent industry experience
Direct experience of seismic interpretation, mapping, and well data analysis.
Preferred Qualifications
5-10 years of experience in G&G Operations
Direct experience in 2D/3D interpretation in Petrel
Experience with well data analysis software such as Techlog, Geolog or RokDoc.
Effective communication skills, initiative-taking individual
Experience in working with cross-functional teams – earth scientists, drilling & completions, reservoir, and production engineers. Experience with mudlogging, wellsite or operations geology, pore pressure geomechanics, geosteering, subsurface hazard identification and understanding of the interplay between subsurface conditions and well operations.
What we can offer you
Everything we do at Chevron is guided by our values and our commitment to The Chevron Way.
Have the opportunity to take part in world-leading energy projects, advance your professional development and expand your career within an inclusive and collaborative workplace.
Join a workplace where innovation, collaboration and safety are at the core of how we work.
Work in thoughtfully designed environments that support focus, well-being, and innovation enhanced by digital tools that enable seamless collaboration.
Grow through structured learning, mentorship, and opportunities to contribute to impactful projects that align with Chevron’s values and business priorities.
Access comprehensive benefits that support your health, well-being, and work-life balance.
Engage with emerging technologies and digital solutions that are shaping the future of energy and enterprise.
How to apply
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