HYBRID ELIGIBILITY

This position works a hybrid schedule, spending time remotely and in the office in Houston, TX. The current hybrid schedule provides flexibility to collaborate in the office Tuesdays through Thursdays and work from home Mondays and Fridays. With our 9/80 feature you get time off very other Friday when you work at least 80 hours over the preceding nine days.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is for an Exploration Geologist in Hess's Exploration Gulf of Mexico (GoM) Regional / New Ventures Team. The Regional Team is responsible for the geological underpinning of Hess's growing Miocene and Mesozoic portfolio with regional analysis. We seek an experienced and well-rounded geologist who will provide technical expertise in areas that include field analog studies, sub-regional interpretation and evaluation of hydrocarbon play elements and the integration of those elements to help extend plays and/or de-risk and mature prospects. This position reports directly to the Exploration Manager, Gulf of Mexico Regional.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Contribute 2D and 3D regional to prospect seismic interpretation, including sub-salt and structurally complex areas with challenged seismic image quality integrating well logs and seismic stratigraphy
Generation and characterization of impactful exploration opportunities and their associated key uncertainties and risks
Working knowledge of salt tectonic and deepwater depositional systems concepts to identify depositional fairways and predict reservoir presence on a play and prospect scale
Working knowledge of stratigraphic, structural and petroleum systems data types for the purpose of integration, trend identification and phenomenon explanation/prediction
Experience in structural geology and ability to interpret complex subsalt areas is a plus
Strong individual contributor and team player
Effective project management, ability to multi-task
Mentoring of colleagues and junior staff
Active participant in external meetings with ability to influence through technical work and sound reasoning
Additional duties will also include Lease Sale and data room evaluations support

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

Proven track record of data integration, structural and stratigraphic interpretation, well-seismic integration, well log interpretation, and opportunity generation/maturation
Technical expertise or familiarity with regional geology and prospective plays in the Deepwater U.S. Gulf of Mexico; experience in the Paleogene/Wilcox and eastern GoM Mesozoic deepwater clastic and eolian plays a plus
Structural understanding of, and seismic interpretation experience in salt basins
The ideal candidate will have a broad range of regional-play-prospect evaluation skills, display competence in salt tectonic regimes and possess both geological and geophysical interpretation experience.
Strong analytical and synthesis skills and commitment to continued learning and improvement.
Strong communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills essential
Ability to manage projects with a strong focus on delivery and results

Education, Training & Certifications

10 or more years of experience in the Oil/Gas industry, preferably within salt basins (Gulf of Mexico preferred)
Extensive experience in Deepwater Exploration
MSc or PhD of Sciencein a Geoscience field required

Competencies

The Hess Way of Working refers to competencies considered absolute pre-requisites for success. How you deliver results is as important as what you achieve. Every employee is expected to demonstrate the behaviors within these competencies to be considered an effective performer and, ultimately, earn career growth opportunities.

Builds Trusted Relationships
Develops Talent
Creates Effective Teams
Thinks Strategically
Inspires Innovation
Demonstrates Courage
Drives Continuous Improvement
Makes Quality Decisions
Delivers High Performance

WHAT WE OFFER

Hess provides a comprehensive range of compensation and benefit programs that help you to take care of your health, protect your income, and build savings for the future. Our compensation philosophy is simple - we pay for performance. The better you and the company perform, the more you can earn. Here are a few highlights:

Base Salary

Base salaries are competitive, and market based, with pay increases based on objective measures and upward moves.

Annual Incentive Plan

Every employee participates in our Annual Incentive Plan, which awards a bonus based on how well we fare as a company on our annual performance scorecard and the person's level of contribution.

All Employee Share Plan

All employees are Hess stockholders, so they share in the success they help create for the company. Shares are granted to new employees who do not receive stock as part of their compensation package.

Benefits

Hess cares about your well-being and wants to help you be your best self. That's why we offer a compelling benefits package that's among the best in our industry. Highlights include: medical, dental, and vision coverage; a health savings account; 401 (K) and pension plan; a nationally recognized wellness program; and company paid basic life and disability insurance.

Learn more about our programs at https://hessbenefits.com/.

Learning & Development

We believe in lifelong learning and provide a suite of on-demand and instructor-led learning opportunities, in addition to a tuition reimbursement program, designed to help you achieve your professional goals. Learning encompasses on-the-job interaction with highly skilled colleagues, self-guided study, training, mentoring and participation in formal networks (e.g., technical and employee resource groups.)

WHY HESS?

We aim to be the world's most trusted energy partner. Modern life and continued human prosperity depends upon access to affordable and secure energy and all forms of energy are required for an orderly and just future. Hess is ideally positioned to provide low-cost oil and gas reliably to help meet the world's growing energy needs in a way that protects the health and safety of our people, safeguards the environment, and makes a lasting positive impact in the communities where we do business.

Everything we do is guided by six core values - Integrity, People, Performance, Social Responsibility, Value Creation, and Independent Spirit, from how we treat our employees to how we interact with our neighbors, suppliers and business partners. They are the basic building blocks of our culture and represent our company's collective conscience. While our strategy changes over time based on business conditions, our values are enduring.

We are an industry leader in the Bakken shale play in North Dakota, one of the largest producers in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico and a critical natural gas producer and supplier to Malaysia and Thailand. Our exploration and appraisal activities are offshore Guyana, one of the industry's largest oil discoveries in the past decade, as well as in the Gulf of Mexico and Suriname.

We are recognized around the world as an industry leader in environmental, social and governance performance and disclosure.

Hess provides challenging and rewarding opportunities for personal growth. We are always looking for talented professionals who share our values and are passionate about making a difference in the world and in their careers. Unlike much larger companies, we are agile and every member of the team, regardless of level or position, plays an important role.

We invite you to learn more about what makes us a special place to work. Click here (www.hess.com)

Hess is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Hess is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, clickhere or send an email to MyHR@Hess.com.