Full-Time
Geoscientist
Posted on 11/15/2025
ExxonMobil
10,001+ employees
Global fuel producer, distributor, stations network
No salary listed
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
In Person
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- Candidates should have a Master's degree or Ph.D with minimum 7.0 GPA or equivalent from a recognized university in Earth Science, Geology, Geophysics (or related fields)
- Demonstrated record of hands-on industry experience in development and production geology; 3+ years of relevant industry experience is required after graduation
- Willing to travel periodically, based on business needs
- Experience with one or more geological analysis software suites (e.g., Petrel, Kingdom, Petra)
- Proficiency in English and good communication skills
- Ability to collaborate with a diverse group, in person and virtually
- Strong computational and analytical skills
- Competency across geological and geophysical skills, e.g., subsurface mapping, log analysis, seismic interpretation, stratigraphy and structural analysis
- Integration of multidisciplinary subsurface data like formation evaluation, production, drilling and completions for opportunity generation and development planning
- Evaluate uncertainties in reservoir and productivity parameters and estimate in place and ultimate recovery ranges
- Opportunity generation, maturation and stewardship of well proposals. Identifying and capturing new acreage/opportunities via primary geologic work as well as leveraging 3rd party activity and results.
- Well planning and pre-drill preparation for drilling horizontal or vertical wells in unconventional reservoirs. This includes ability to integrate well log, core, rock quality, seismic and geomechanical data for geologic target definition, determining optimum well orientation and identification of drilling hazards
- Support drilling operations through landing and geo-steering of horizontal wells to keep the wellbore within the geologic target while drilling
- Collection and interpretation of company and competitor well performance data and industry activity, assessment of trends within plays and integration of results into field development plans to improve profitability
- Ability to multi-task and handle high workloads, for example simultaneously steering multiple wells while planning others and rapidly applying learnings to new operations and development plan proposals
- The job requires individuals with demonstrated leadership, adaptability, teamwork, mentoring, and a commitment to high safety and ethical standards. In addition, candidates should be able to work effectively within and across diverse team environments.
- The corporation regards its global and long-term approach to hiring and career development as the foundation of its future success as a company, and as a source of great opportunity for subsurface scientists who want to grow their skills and capabilities for a long-term career.
ExxonMobil operates a global network of Exxon and Mobil fuel stations offering gasoline, diesel, motor oil, and convenience-store items to individuals and commercial customers, and it also supplies wholesale fuels. Customers purchase fuel and related products at stations, use loyalty programs, and may add services like car washes; Alexa voice-pay options are available at many stations to speed transactions. The company differentiates itself with a vast, vertically integrated retail and wholesale network, broad loyalty programs, and technology-enabled payments. Its goal is to provide reliable energy and fuel access worldwide while delivering value through a wide range of services and payment options, maintaining leadership in the energy sector.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Irving, Texas
Founded
1866
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Record Guyana production exceeds 900,000 barrels daily in Q1 2026.
- Golden Pass LNG achieves first production in early 2026 amid rising demand.
- Permian Basin targets 1.8 million oil-equivalent barrels daily by end-2026.
What critics are saying
- Strait of Hormuz closure cuts Middle East output by 750,000 barrels daily.
- Chevron's Guyana stake growth erodes Exxon's upstream market share.
- Occidental's 9.3% margin diverts investors from Exxon's 7.5% operations.
What makes ExxonMobil unique
- ExxonMobil formed in 1999 merger of Exxon and Mobil from Standard Oil legacy.
- Vertically integrated across upstream, product solutions, and low carbon divisions.
- Manages industry-leading portfolio as largest non-government energy producer.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Competitive compensation
Medical plans
Maternity Leave
Retirement benefits
Annual vacations & holidays
Day care assistance program
Training and development program
Tuition assistance program
Workplace flexibility policy
Relocation program
Transportation facility
Company News
Exxon Mobil shares fell sharply on 8 April despite strong quarterly performance, as US-Iran ceasefire talks eliminated the energy sector's "war premium". Brent crude dropped to its lowest level in nearly a month as the two countries began negotiations in Pakistan. The company disclosed that disruptions in Qatar and the UAE would reduce first-quarter global oil-equivalent production by approximately 2% compared to the fourth quarter of 2025. These Middle Eastern assets represent about 12% of Exxon's total oil production. Preliminary earnings showed approximately $5 billion, or $1.20 per share, compared to adjusted earnings of $7.3 billion in the fourth quarter. Higher oil and gas prices could boost upstream earnings by roughly $1.4 billion, but downstream earnings face a $5.3 billion hit from timing effects related to derivatives and conflict-delayed cargoes.
ExxonMobil has told the SEC that producing its annual Form 10-K requires roughly 20,000 employee hours over six weeks, characterising it as a "considerable undertaking" during the regulator's review of Regulation S-K. However, a return-on-investment analysis reveals the compliance cost is minimal compared to the value it generates. Including legal, executive and board costs, the total 10-K production cost is approximately $15 million — just 0.005% of ExxonMobil's $332 billion 2025 revenues and 0.052% of its $28.8 billion net income. The company spends more on capital investment in a single business day than on the entire compliance exercise. Meanwhile, academic research shows public listing commands a 20-25% premium over private companies. Applied to ExxonMobil's $648 billion market capitalisation, mandatory disclosure through the 10-K enables $130-162 billion in shareholder value — delivering a 19,000-to-1 return on compliance costs.
Exxon Mobil disclosed approximately 6% of global output was lost during the first quarter due to the Iran conflict disrupting Persian Gulf operations, with half the impact from a liquefied natural gas facility in Qatar. Two LNG trains were damaged by Iranian missile strikes, with no clear repair timeline. The company expects a $3.7 billion sequential decline in its energy-products division, though management characterised the impact as temporary. Higher commodity prices are providing offset, with estimated gains of $2.1 billion from crude and $400 million from natural gas. Excluding timing effects, per-share earnings were higher quarter over quarter. The Persian Gulf typically accounts for one-fifth of Exxon's global output. The disruption follows recent growth projects and acquisitions that had lifted production by over 30% in the past three years.
Exxon Mobil shares have surged 34% year-to-date as the Iran conflict pushed Brent crude above $100 per barrel, disrupting traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which carries one-fifth of global oil and LNG flows. However, XOM stock plunged 5% on 1 April following reports the conflict may end soon, marking its worst single-day drop in over a year. The US International Development Finance Corporation launched a $20 billion maritime reinsurance programme to restore confidence and resume oil tanker traffic. Exxon's fourth-quarter earnings showed EPS of $1.71, beating estimates by 2%, with revenue of $82.31 billion. Net income reached $6.5 billion, though net income growth contracted 14% amid margin pressure. The company currently trades at a premium valuation with a trailing P/E of 23 times.
As the US-Israel war with Iran enters its fifth week, American defence contractors and oil companies are reaping substantial profits whilst consumers face surging petrol prices approaching $4 per gallon. Defence stocks have surged, with Lockheed Martin jumping 25% this year after winning a contract to triple missile seeker production. Oil companies including ExxonMobil, Shell and Chevron have seen share prices rise over 20% as US crude nearly doubled from $65 to over $110 per barrel following Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. US oil producers could gain an additional $63 billion in profit, according to Rystad Energy. The situation mirrors 2022's Russia-Ukraine crisis, when global oil companies made $916 billion whilst American consumers faced record $5 per gallon petrol prices and 9% inflation.