2026 - 2027: University Hire - Wells Engineer - Full time

Location: Bengaluru, India

**About Chevron:**

The Chevron Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center (ENGINE) in Bengaluru India brings together the resources and expertise of the Chevron global network with talent in India to enhance agility and technological innovation to optimize solutions for the world’s current and future energy challenges. As one of the leading energy providers worldwide, Chevron is involved in the production of crude oil and natural gas, manufacturing of transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals, and additives, and the development of enabling technologies.

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:**

The ideal candidate should possess a solid understanding of petroleum engineering principles, including drilling, production, petrophysics and reservoir engineering to address both subsurface and surface challenges. This role will be responsible for Oil & Gas Wells planning, interpreting, evaluating, and integrating this data to develop, sustain, and optimize production performance.

Additionally, the candidate should be adept at applying technology to solve fundamental scientific and engineering problems, utilizing industry-standard software and tools.

**Key Responsibilities**

• Analyse drilling, completions and subsurface data offering insights and recommendations to develop new and manage existing operations.

• Provide drilling and completions engineering modeling support including but not limited to Well control, Torque & Drag, Hydraulics, Surge & Swab, Maximum overpull using industry standard software packages.

• Maintain accurate operational records and uphold data quality standards to preserve the integrity of systems of record.

• Conduct lookbacks, generate reports, slide decks, and share with stakeholders to drive performance.

• Partner with Digital teams, business units, and center functions to maintain data quality and use analytics tools and support various AI initiatives for Wells function.

• Work with Wells teams to support safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to monitor drilling operations, analyze results, and provide technical input for development wells and workovers.

• Perform benchmarking analysis using various internal and external data sources, identify trends and technical comparisons between business units and competitors.

• Explore opportunities to apply digital tools and AI within competitive performance workflows.

• Collaborate closely with stakeholders in Digital teams, business units and center functions to ensure data quality, utilize analytical tools to report metrics/performance.

• Conduct lookback post well intervention activities which impacts personnel safety, process safety and prepare technical reports and presentations for management and stakeholders.

• Comply with government(s) regulations on all aspects of the Drilling and Wells lifecycle Management. 

**What You Will Bring**

**Qualification**

• Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering

• Individuals with a Master’s or Doctorate degree in these fields and less than 5 years of relevant work experience are also eligible.

**Experience**

• 0 - 5 years post-qualification experience

• Understands petroleum engineering principles, including drilling, production, petrophysics and reservoir engineering for solving subsurface and surface challenges.

**Analytical & digital skills**

• Candidate should possess strong analytical skills, with ability to analyse data, pay attention to detail, and deliver insightful analysis that highlights key business drivers and develops suitable solutions.

• Knowledge of industry software and tools to solve basic scientific/engineering problems. 

• Good digital proficiency. Ability to adapt to new software and digital tools to keep pace with industry changes.

**Additional Considerations**

• The ideal candidate should be highly motivated, proactive, and result oriented. They must be capable of actively participating in cross-functional teams and providing Wells insight to various groups.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to work and collaborate effectively with diverse international workforce in a team environment.

• The candidate should be a team player with an innovative and growth-oriented mindset.

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in India as a citizen of India or Overseas Citizen of India (OCI). Candidates must have the legal rights to work in India without the need for visa sponsorship

Chevron ENGINE supports global operations, and work hours are aligned to business needs. Standard working hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 1:30 PM to 10:30 PM, Monday to Friday. These may evolve based on operational or business requirements.

**What we can offer you:**

Everything we do at Chevron is guided by our values and our commitment to [The Chevron Way](https://www.chevron.com/about/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](https://careers.chevron.com/india#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.

**diversity, equity & inclusion statement:**

Chevron values inclusivity and promotes a workplace that seeks to welcome contributions from all people. We encourage people of all abilities, genders, cultures, and backgrounds to apply.

Chevron is committed to building a safe and respectful workplace where everyone is valued for their contribution to our energy future.

**how to apply:**

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