768 Oil And Gas Exploration jobs in India

• Conduct detailed reservoir analysis and characterization using geological and engineering data.
• Develop, calibrate, and run reservoir simulation models to predict performance.
• Forecast production rates, reserves, and economic performance of reservoirs.
• Recommend development strategies, including well placement and production optimization techniques.
• Evaluate and propose Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) methods.
• Collaborate with geoscientists and production engineers on integrated field development plans.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to management and stakeholders.
• Monitor reservoir performance and recommend adjustments to optimize recovery.
• Stay current with advancements in reservoir engineering technologies and methodologies.

• Master's or Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in reservoir engineering within the oil and gas industry.
• Proficiency in reservoir simulation software (e.g., ECLIPSE, CMG, Petrel RE).
• Strong understanding of reservoir characterization, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics.
• Experience with production forecasting and reserve estimation methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.

• Conduct detailed reservoir characterization studies using geological, geophysical, and engineering data.
• Develop and maintain reservoir simulation models to predict reservoir performance and evaluate development scenarios.
• Analyze historical production data to understand reservoir behavior and identify potential issues.
• Design and recommend optimal well placement, completion strategies, and enhanced oil recovery (EOR) methods.
• Evaluate the economic viability of exploration and development projects, providing technical input for investment decisions.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for management and project teams.
• Collaborate effectively with geologists, geophysicists, production engineers, and drilling engineers.
• Monitor reservoir performance and implement corrective actions to optimize production and recovery.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and industry best practices in reservoir engineering.
• Mentor junior reservoir engineers and contribute to the development of technical expertise within the team.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Contribute to the company's reserves estimation process and reporting.

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a closely related field. A Master's degree is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in reservoir engineering within the upstream oil and gas industry.
• Proven expertise in reservoir simulation software (e.g., Eclipse, CMG, Petrel RE) and analytical techniques.
• Strong understanding of reservoir characterization, fluid flow in porous media, and recovery mechanisms.
• Experience with economic evaluation tools and reserves reporting standards (e.g., SPE PRMS).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong technical writing and presentation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Familiarity with common geological and geophysical interpretation software is a plus.
• Knowledge of the Indian upstream oil and gas landscape is advantageous.

• Lead the strategic planning and execution of offshore Oil & Gas exploration and production projects from remote locations.
• Develop and manage project budgets, timelines, and resource allocation, ensuring maximum efficiency.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies for offshore operations.
• Oversee the procurement of materials and services, negotiating contracts with vendors and suppliers.
• Ensure strict adherence to all health, safety, security, and environmental (HSSE) regulations and company policies.
• Manage and motivate remote, multidisciplinary project teams, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Facilitate effective communication between all project stakeholders, including senior management, operational teams, and external partners.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions proactively.
• Utilize project management software and tools to track milestones, deliverables, and performance metrics.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management processes within the organization.

• Develop and maintain sophisticated reservoir simulation models for offshore fields.
• Perform production forecasting, reserve estimations, and economic evaluations.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) and field development optimization.
• Conduct detailed reservoir characterization, integrating geological, geophysical, and engineering data.
• Analyze well performance and production data to identify operational improvements.
• Collaborate with geoscientists, drilling engineers, and production engineers to develop integrated field development plans.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior reservoir engineers.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings and recommendations to management and stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in reservoir engineering technologies and methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations in reservoir management strategies.

• Master's or Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering, Reservoir Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in reservoir engineering, with a significant focus on offshore assets.
• Proven expertise in reservoir simulation software (e.g., ECLIPSE, INTERSECT, CMG).
• Strong understanding of reservoir characterization techniques, petrophysics, and geology.
• Experience with production data analysis and performance monitoring tools.
• Familiarity with offshore field development concepts and technologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and the ability to mentor a team.
• Proven ability to work effectively and autonomously in a remote setting.

• Conduct detailed geological studies, including basin analysis, structural interpretation, and sequence stratigraphy.
• Integrate geological, geophysical, and petrophysical data to identify and evaluate potential hydrocarbon plays and prospects.
• Develop detailed prospect maps, risking assessments, and volumetric calculations.
• Utilize geological software (e.g., Petrel, Kingdom Suite, GeoGraphix) for data interpretation and modeling.
• Collaborate with geophysicists to interpret seismic data and define structural and stratigraphic traps.
• Work with reservoir engineers to define reservoir characteristics and potential productivity.
• Recommend drilling locations and provide geological support during drilling operations.
• Prepare technical presentations and reports for management and joint venture partners.
• Stay abreast of the latest exploration technologies, methodologies, and industry trends.
• Contribute to the development of regional exploration strategies.
• Mentor junior geologists and share knowledge within the exploration team.
• Ensure adherence to company standards and best practices in geological exploration.
• Participate in peer reviews and technical committees.

• Master's degree in Geology or a related Earth Science discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in oil and gas exploration geology.
• Proven expertise in seismic interpretation, structural geology, and sedimentology.
• Proficiency with industry-standard geological software packages.
• Experience in prospect generation, risking, and volumetric estimation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Experience in the specific geological basins relevant to the company's operations is advantageous.
• Knowledge of petrophysical analysis is a plus.
• Willingness to travel to field locations or attend conferences as needed.

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What role you will play in our team

ExxonMobil, one of the largest publicly traded international energy companies, uses technology and innovation to help meet the world’s growing energy needs. ExxonMobil holds an industry-leading inventory of resources, is one of the largest refiners and marketers of petroleum products, and its chemical company is one of the largest in the world. Additionally, ExxonMobil is managing an expanding portfolio of Low Carbon Solutions to aid society in the ongoing energy transition. To learn more about ExxonMobil in India, visit ExxonMobil India . Follow us on Twitter  and LinkedIn .

We are looking for 3-10 years experienced engineers with an emphasis on Drilling Engineering to provide wells engineering support across ExxonMobil’s global portfolio. ExxonMobil is a long-term career orientated company where you will have opportunities to develop your skills while working across different projects and business functions on a global scale.

What you will do

• Provide engineering support in drilling and borehole management areas to ExxonMobil global wells teams leveraging modeling, analysis, and engineering insights
• Engage in offset well analysis to assist with well design criteria and provide recommendations to business units and drive performance.
• Strong analytical skillset to Monitor data, identify trends and provide insights and recommendations to decision makers based on reasoning and engineering prowess
• Strong leadership, problem solving and communication skills are crucial to manage conflicting priorities and resolving issues.
• Work directly with Wells teams to provide design and / or operational support for safe and cost-effective operations
• Model and analyze various engineering parameters such as torque and drag, vibrations, hydraulics, hole cleaning, wellbore stability.
• Conduct pore pressure/fracture gradient and in-situ stress analysis.
• Utilize real-time and post well data to monitor well performance and troubleshoot operations issues by providing recommendations.
• Generate plots and reports to communicate well performance and leverage ExxonMobil subject matter expert recommendations & company best practices to improve performance
• Collaborate with engineers and operations personnel on global asset teams
• Integrate with adjacent disciplines – Completions, Operations Geology teams to provide synergistic solutions to global wells teams.

About You

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree from a recognized university in petroleum, mechanical, chemical, civil, or electrical engineering with minimum GPA 7.5 and above
• 3-10 years of work experience in the upstream oil and gas industry
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate critical design & operating parameters through data and trend analysis and deduce meaningful interpretations to support operations.
• Experience in well design, pre/execution planning, writing procedures for Drilling Operations.
• Relevant Field experience at a rig site or wellsite is preferred
• Knowledge of one or more of the basic wells engineering concepts including:
• Well construction – drilling techniques, well control, fluids and solids management, drilling mechanics, performance monitoring, borehole management
• Experience in programming languages such as Python, MATLAB is preferred
• Experience working in Tableau or Power BI or Spotfire is preferred but not required
• Experience with various engineering applications such as WellCAT, WellView is preferred but not required
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a diverse team environment
• Flexibility to work in shifts, with opportunities to leverage flexible work hours
• Position is Bangalore-based with potential for international travel

If you feel you meet these criteria and desire to be part of a dynamic and growing team, please apply!

Preferred Qualifications / Experience

• Demonstrated ability to cooperate effectively in a team environment
• Flexibility to work in shifts, with opportunities to leverage flexible work hours
• Position is Bangalore-based with potential for international travel

Your benefits

An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance and life. We offer you: 

• Competitive compensation 
• Medical plans, maternity leave and benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment benefits 
• Retirement benefits 
• Global networking & cross-functional opportunities
• Annual vacations & holidays
• Day care assistance program
• Training and development program
• Tuition assistance program
• Workplace flexibility policy
• Relocation program
• Transportation facility

Please note benefits may change from time to time without notice, subject to applicable laws. The benefits programs are based on the Company’s eligibility guidelines.

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What you will do

About You

Skills and Qualifications

If you feel you meet these criteria and desire to be part of a dynamic and growing team, please apply!

Preferred Qualifications / Experience

Your benefits

An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance and life. We offer you: 

Please note benefits may change from time to time without notice, subject to applicable laws. The benefits programs are based on the Company’s eligibility guidelines.

Stay connected with us

EEO Statement

• Develop comprehensive drilling plans and programs for various well types.
• Select and specify drilling equipment, tools, and materials.
• Oversee and manage rig site operations to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Monitor drilling parameters and analyze performance data in real-time.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate drilling-related risks and hazards.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with internal teams (geology, reservoir engineering) and external service providers.
• Manage drilling costs and optimize resource utilization.
• Prepare post-drilling analysis reports and recommend improvements for future operations.

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in drilling engineering.
• Proven experience in designing and supervising drilling operations.
• Strong knowledge of wellbore stability, hydraulics, and drilling fluids.
• Experience with drilling simulation software (e.g., WellPlan, StressCheck, gOcad).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a demanding operational environment.
• Knowledge of safety management systems and regulations in the oil and gas industry.
• Experience with directional drilling and complex well trajectories.
• Must be willing to work on-site in rotation as per operational requirements.