Laboratory Technical Support Specialist, Subsurface Rock Mechanics and Physics
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Job Location:
Richmond, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 133600 - 230900
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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1Chevron is accepting online applications for the position Laboratory Technical Support Specialist Subsurface - Rock Mechanics and Physics through 3/1/2026 1st at 11:59 p.m. (PST).
The Subsurface organization is now accepting applications for the position of Rock Physics Laboratory Engineer a fully labbased handson role focused on learning and applying existing laboratory techniques while also developing new experimental methods and capabilities.
The Rock Mechanics and Rock Physics (RMRP) team at Chevron is an experimental group dedicated to laboratory testing of geomaterials. The teams work centers on elastic inelastic and mechanical rock physics properties relevant to 3D/4D seismic interpretation well logging and geomechanics across exploration and production activities. RMRP supports a diverse portfolio of projects including Conventional and Unconventional reservoirs and New Energies (CCUS Geothermal) collaborating closely with other Chevron teams universities and national laboratories.
The position will be based in Richmond CA with a planned relocation to Houston TX in approximately three years.
Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:
Conduct laboratory experiments to measure elastic inelastic and mechanical rock properties including velocities anisotropy elastic moduli attenuation and dispersion.
Develop full operational understanding of laboratory equipment including calibration troubleshooting maintenance and safe operation.
Prepare rock samples design and configure experiments acquire highquality data and perform technical analysis and reporting.
Investigate how rock properties vary under different conditions (stress temperature strain frequency porosity and fluid saturation).
Utilize Xray microtomography techniques to study rock deformation at microscopic scales.
Implement minor software modifications and support automation workflows using programming languages such as BASIC C MATLAB Python or Visual Basic.
Maintain high safety standards and ensure compliance with laboratory procedures.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree (minimum) or Masters degree in Geophysics Physics Mechanical Engineering Materials Science or a related STEM field with laboratory emphasis.
At least 2 years of handson experience in a rock physics materials testing mechanical testing or comparable laboratory environment.
Solid understanding of elastic wave propagation and fundamentals of digital signal processing.
Knowledge of boundary conditions in rock mechanics experiments including fluid pressure systems pressure vessels and axial stress control.
Familiarity with displacement and strain measurement systems (e.g. LVDTs strain gauges).
Demonstrated interest in troubleshooting laboratory hardware electronics and instrumentation.
Commitment to developing a longterm laboratoryfocused career.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience designing and fabricating experimental equipment including 3D CAD modeling prototyping and 3D printing.
Basic understanding of CNC machining for hardware fabrication.
Skills in designing or modifying ultrasonic sensors including phased arrays or tomographic systems.
Broader programming capabilities for integrating new hardware into data acquisition workflows.
Experience with automated test systems data collection tools or laboratory control software.
Relocation Options:
Relocation may be considered within Chevron parameters.
International Considerations:
Expatriate assignments will not be considered.
Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.
Regulatory Disclosure for US Positions
The compensation and reference to benefits for this role is listed on this posting in compliance with applicable law. Please note that the compensation and benefits listed below are only applicable for U.S. payroll offers.
The anticipated salary range for this position is $ $133600 - $230900. The selected candidates compensation will be determined based on their skills experience and qualifications.
Chevron offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which includes but is not limited to variable pay health care coverage retirement plan protection coverage time off and leave programs training and development opportunities and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations. Details are available at Regulatory notice:
Chevron is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religious creed sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin or ancestry age mental or physical disability medical condition reproductive health decision-making military or veteran status political preference marital status citizenship genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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Chevron works to meet the world's growing demand for energy by exploring for oil and natural gas; refining and marketing gasoline; producing chemicals and more.
