ExxonMobil

2026USH Geology Specialist

ExxonMobil$95K — $115K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Geology, Geophysics, Earth Science, Petroleum Engineering or a related field required; Ph.D. preferred.
  • Less than 3 years of experience in reservoir modeling or related areas.
  • Strong grasp of reservoir modeling principles and geological interpretation methodologies.
  • Experience with advanced computational methods in geoscience workflows.
  • Proficient in programming and analysis (e.g., Python).
  • Experience in cross-disciplinary teamwork for reservoir projects.
  • Ability to apply technical innovations to business challenges.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement geomodeling technologies to enhance decision-making.
  • Lead advanced geomodeling methodology projects for field development.
  • Research and apply emerging technologies to subsurface modeling.
  • Design and test algorithms for improved reservoir characterization.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver tech solutions.
  • Create workflows for consistency and efficiency in modeling.
  • Conduct quality assurance for geomodeling processes using various datasets.

Benefits

  • Pension plan with automatic enrollment for retirement annuity.
  • Savings plan with company matching contributions.
  • Flexible work arrangements for better work-life balance.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Wellness programs supporting overall health and wellbeing.
  • Confidential employee counseling services at no additional cost.
  • Automatic enrollment in income replacement disability plan.
Full Job Description
What Role You Will Play On Our Team

ExxonMobil is seeking qualified and innovative individuals to join the Geomodel Technology Development team. The successful candidate will drive the development, testing, implementation, and deployment of next-generation geomodeling technologies, workflows, and digital solutions that enhance reservoir characterization, subsurface uncertainty assessment, and integrated field development planning.

The role requires a strong combination of geoscience expertise, reservoir modeling experience, computational skills, and technology development capabilities. Candidates will work closely with geologists, geophysicists, reservoir engineers, data scientists, software developers, and research teams to advance geomodeling methodologies and deliver scalable business solutions across ExxonMobil's global Upstream portfolio. The position is located at ExxonMobil Spring campus in Texas.

What You Will Do

  • Willingness and ability to develop, evaluate, and deploy innovative geomodeling technologies and workflows that improve business decision-making and subsurface reservoir characterization
  • Lead the development and implementation of advanced geomodeling methodologies, workflows, and digital solutions for reservoir characterization and field development applications.
  • Research, evaluate, and apply emerging technologies including machine learning, artificial intelligence, automation, and uncertainty quantification to subsurface modeling challenges.
  • Design, develop, and test new algorithms and workflow enhancements for geocellular model construction, property modeling, and reservoir characterization.
  • Collaborate with geoscientists, reservoir engineers, data scientists, and software developers to identify business needs and deliver practical technology solutions.
  • Develop tools and workflows to improve model quality, consistency, efficiency, and reproducibility across global assets.
  • Conduct benchmarking, validation, and quality assurance of geomodeling technologies and workflows using diverse datasets and reservoir settings.
  • Support implementation and adoption of new technologies through training, documentation, user engagement, and technical consultation.
  • Integrate seismic, petrophysical, production, and geological data into technology development initiatives.
  • Contribute to strategic technology roadmaps for reservoir modeling, uncertainty analysis, and digital subsurface solutions.
  • Communicate technical concepts, project progress, results, and recommendations to technical teams, management, and business stakeholders.
  • Identify opportunities to automate repetitive workflows and improve computational efficiency of geomodeling processes.
  • Collaborate with external partners, research organizations, and software vendors when appropriate to advance technology development objectives.


What We Look For

  • Master's degree in Geology, Geophysics, Earth Science, Petroleum Engineering, or a related technical discipline is required. A Ph.D. with a specialization in geomodeling techniques, geostatistics, computational geoscience, or related disciplines is strongly preferred.
  • Less than 3 years of industry experience in reservoir modeling, geomodeling technology development, quantitative geoscience, or related upstream oil and gas applications.
  • Strong understanding of reservoir modeling principles, geological interpretation, and subsurface characterization workflows (e.g., in Petrel).
  • Experience developing or applying advanced computational methods in geoscience workflows.
  • Strong programming and analytical skills (e.g., Python or similar).
  • Experience working with multidisciplinary teams on integrated reservoir characterization or development projects.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate technical innovations into practical business applications.

Preferred Skills:
  • Seismic interpretation
  • Seismic conditioning of model properties
  • Petrophysics
  • Stratigraphy
  • Uncertainty Analysis


Your Benefits

  • Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.
  • Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match.
  • Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as "Flex your Day", providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
  • Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.
  • Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.
  • More information on our Company's benefits can be found at www.exxonmobilfamily.com
  • Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.


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About ExxonMobil

ExxonMobil is an international oil and gas company, providing energy that helps underpin growing economies and improve living standards around the world. It uses innovation and technology to deliver energy to a growing world. The company explores for, produces, and sells crude oil, natural gas and petroleum products.

ExxonMobil Careers

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Size
63,000 employees
Market Cap
$442 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$22.4 billion
Founded
1870
5 Year Trend
+6.6%
Revenue
$178.5 billion
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