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Occidental Petroleum

Geophysicist Resident

Occidental Petroleum, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246


Job Description - Geophysicist Resident (00034255)Oxy is an international energy company with assets primarily in the United States, the Middle East and North Africa. We are one of the largest oil and gas producers in the U.S., including a leading producer in the Permian and DJ basins, and offshore Gulf of Mexico. Our midstream and marketing segment provides flow assurance and maximizes the value of our oil and gas. Our chemical subsidiary OxyChem manufactures the building blocks for life-enhancing products. Our Oxy Low Carbon Ventures subsidiary is advancing leading-edge technologies and business solutions that economically grow our business while reducing emissions. We are committed to using our global leadership in carbon management to advance a lower-carbon world. Visit oxy.com for more information.We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of

Geophysicist (Resident)

within our

Subsurface Innovation Imaging Team

based in

Houston, TX .The Oxy Subsurface Innovation Residency is a two (2) year program for Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Geoscience professionals interested in acquiring hands-on research and business experience in the Oil & Gas industry. You will work a remote schedule that requires business travel to Houston three (3) fixed days each month for in-person collaboration, training, and team meetings.Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and implement advanced seismic imaging and velocity model building tools leveraging generative AI and machine learning.Experience in analyzing and processing offshore seismic data from the Gulf of Mexico.Experience in state-of-state-arts seismic imaging algorithms including RTM, LSRTM, and FWI.Experience in numerical PDEs and optimization.Experience in coding (Python, C/C++) with parallel computing frameworks (MPI, OpenMP, CUDA).Creative thinker with a desire to challenge the status quo and conventional thinking with the ability to implement new ideas, processes, and technologies.Must be a team player with strong interpersonal skills.Excellent communication skills with the ability to present work product, technical information, and evaluations in an effective manner, both verbally and in written format.Preferred Skills:

Experience with AWS cloud computing platform and services.Qualifications:

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Geophysics, Mathematics, or Physics.Proven experience in machine learning and its applications in geophysics.Proven experience in seismic data processing and imaging.Strong coding background in HPC environments, including experience with parallel programming and optimization.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

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