Geologist - College Hire

Oxy produces, markets and transports oil and natural gas to maximize value and provide resources fundamental to life. The company leverages its global leadership in carbon management to advance lower-carbon technologies and products. Headquartered in Houston, Oxy primarily operates in the United States, Middle East and North Africa. To learn more, visit Oxy

Oxy strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business.

Early career geologists will participate in Occidental’s on-the-job mentored training which includes varied short-term assignments along with in-house and industry classes and field trips providing fundamental training in petroleum geology, software, and oil and gas economics. The new hire Geoscientist will be immersed in an exciting fast-paced environment working projects requiring teamwork, creative thinking, decision-making, and geologic and business acumen. The Early Career program is designed to provide a significant breadth and depth of experience in a variety of oil and gas provinces within the first few years of employment, and a quick progression to maturity as a professional geologist. Oxy is a multinational company where an individual’s growth potential is defined by hard work, creativity, and desire to succeed.

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Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to work with multiple disciplines and cross functionally
• Prepare and maintain project timeline
• Evaluate, organize and prioritize workload
• Can make decisions with little information and is comfortable with change
• Able to work in a diverse team environment
• Critical thinker and self-starter with a positive attitude

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Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or PhD in Geology or related field
• Must have a graduation date of Dec 2025 - May 2027
• Must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.85 GPA on a 4.0 scale and has successfully defended their thesis
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent verbal/ written communication and presentation skills
• Team player and able to interact with employees at all levels of the organization
• Desire to pursue career in Oil and Gas Industry

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Location:

• Houston, Texas

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