Principal Exploration Geoscientist - Houston - Oman Shell

    Oman Shell
    Oman Shell Houston

    1 day ago

    Description
    Texas, United States of America

    Job Family Group:    Geosciences

    Worker Type:    Regular

    Posting Start Date:    January 26, 2026

    Business Unit:    Upstream

    Experience Level:    Experienced Professionals

    Job Description:    *What's the role
    Shell is seeking a Principal Exploration Geoscientist to join its team in Houston.

    The Exploration, Strategy and Portfolio (ESP) organization focuses on the Exploration & Appraisal components of the Hydrocarbon value chain across the world.

    We are looking for a Geoscientist with integrated exploration evaluation experience with an expertise in generating prospect portfolios preferably with experience in deepwater depositional settings.


    Accountabilities:
    Reports to one of the team leads within the Opportunity Identification/Emerging Ventures organization in ESP Leads projects and delivers regional play-based evaluations, matures opportunities to drill, and participates in appraisal workflows Deliver and lead high quality integrated subsurface evaluations leading to impactful decisions towards acreage access or drilling activities Work with an integrated group of subsurface professionals across a play/basin Work at a basin scale as well as at a lead/prospect scale Monitor and understand competitor activity Work closely with the assets to ensure an end-to-end delivery of projects, reducing handover and cycle time    What you bring
    Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer Must have Master's or PhD degree in Geoscience is preferred Exploration geoscientist with 15 years relevant experience Must be a geologist or geophysicist with proven expertise in seismic interpretation, prospect evaluation, and exploration, along with technical delivery track record Must have mastery in at least one of the following areas, and proficiency in the others: Lead-to
    • Prospect Maturation, QC seismic data/provide geologic scenarios, Prospect to Well Delivery, regional play based evaluation (PBE); Project management and project leadership Must have experience in at least one of the following: Manage Seismic Processing Projects, Play identification, Lead Portfolio Generation, New Business/Farm in, Heartland Rejuvenation PBE; Deepwater depositional systems Exploration mindset to evaluate and communicate a range of credible subsurface scenarios that can lead to new opportunities.
    Comfortable to manage & communicate high subsurface uncertainty Clear on intent:
    end-to-end mindset, focus efforts on key risks & uncertainties that will inform the decision in hand.

    Know when to stop Best-in-class data and information management skills, and demonstratable willingness to experiment with new workflows Ability to communicate how multi-discipline and multi-source evaluations are integrated in support of play-based evaluations and/or prospect maturation Exhibits leadership behaviors able to lead integrated project maturation and by demonstrating a learner mindset, maximizing the team's performance, and living the organization's core values of respect and inclusivenessWhat we offer
    The base salary range for this position is $234,000 - $350,000 per year.

    Individual pay will be based on various factors, such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity For regular full-time or regular part-time employees of the Company (participating companies as listed in the Summary Plan Description), insurance coverage options include medical, dental, vision coverage, life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs.

    Employees also participate in a company pension plan and a 401(k) plan.

    Paid leave includes up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, and parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents.

    Additionally, employees are eligible for short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay as well as Long-Term Disability insurance.

    Shell also offers other compensation such financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses, and some roles are eligible for discretionary long-term incentives.

    For interns, eligible benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs; participation in a 401(k) plan; and paid leave for up to 11 paid holidays.

    Additional information on Shell's US benefit programs can be found at .You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet.

    You'll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another.

    You'll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.

    Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.

    Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents Join an organization working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world.

    We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams Gain access to a wide range of training and development programs    We'd like you to know that Shell has a bold goal:
    to become one of the world's most diverse and inclusive companies.

    You can get to know more about how we're working towards that goal,
    .
    Shell in The United StatesShell has been in the US for more than 100 years, leading the sector in energy, petrochemicals and refined products.

    Today, we provide millions of Americans with the energy needed to heat and cool their homes and power the economy.

    We operate in all 50 states, from our Deepwater platforms in the Gulf of America to the Pennsylvania Chemicals complex and our miles of pipelines throughout the US.We reach our customers through our 13,000 branded retail stations, and we are number 1 in gasoline sales.

    We also own the #1 brand of motor oil in the U.S. – Pennzoil – made from natural gas.

    We are excited to play a key role in the move to net carbon emissions while providing the oil and gas needed by society for many decades to come.

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