Development Geologist (Location either New Orleans or Lafayette). / 00641135

Chevron Corporation is one of the world's leading energy companies. The Chevron portfolio includes powerful and respected retail and product brands - Chevron service stations in North America; Texaco service stations in the U.S., Europe, Latin America and West Africa; Caltex services stations in Asia, Australia and parts of the Middle East and Africa; and a broad portfolio of product lubricant brands. College students or recent graduates ready to launch their careers may wish to consider joining us. So too may experienced employees with a strong desire to build on their achievements.

If you are interested in this position, you must respond online. No phone, fax or email inquiries from potential applicants, external recruiters or other interested parties, please.

Chevron is an Equal Opportunity Employer


Position Description:

Chevron North America Exploration & Production is accepting online applications for the position of Development Geologist, located in New Orleans, LA, (0604-50100611) through December 31, 2006.

The Development Geologist is a Member of multi-disciplinary team delineating new discoveries and developing existing oil and gas fields in the offshore Gulf of Mexico. Projects require detailed technical work, and the ability to document work efficiently and work collaboratively to achieve results. This assignment provides an opportunity to integrate 3D seismic interpretation with extensive well information and production data to identify new drill and workover opportunities. Team members have a unique opportunity to develop skills in business and commercial issues, decision modeling, project management, partner management, evaluation of outside opportunities and negotiations.


Qualifications:

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prospect / Opportunity Identification and Maturation; UNIX-based 3D Interpretation; Reservoir Management - Clastic reservoir mapping, modeling and characterization. Volumetric, reserve and risk assessment. Formation evaluation and planning for and managing reservoir surveillance programs. New well, sidetrack and workover planning.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS;
Master's Degree in Geology/Geophysics is required.

SELECTION CRITERIA:
Reservoir Management - Clastic reservoir mapping, modeling and characterization. Volumetric, reserve and risk assessment. Formation evaluation and planning for and managing reservoir surveillance programs. New well, sidetrack and workover planning.
Prospect / Opportunity Identification and Maturation - Quickly assimilate data and identify commercial opportunities. Generates and matures prospect and play concepts. Performs reservoir and risk assessments and assists with Decision Analysis and economic evaluations.
UNIX-based 3D Interpretation - Knowledge of Unix-based workstation insterpretation systems and applications, especially for 3D seismic interpretation and earth modeling.
Process Knowledge - Familiarity with exploration and development geology work processes. Understanding of the key processes comprising the upstream value chain including leasing, prospect generation and maturation, exploratory drilling, delineation, and production.

SPECIAL SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS OR ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS/INFORMATION:
Relocation benefits are available.