Peter Robertson
About Peter Robertson
Peter Robertson is a geologist currently working at Chevron in Houston, Texas, with extensive experience in exploration geology and a focus on Mesozoic stratigraphy and portfolio growth.
Current Position at Chevron
Peter Robertson is currently working as a Geologist at Chevron in the Houston, Texas area. His current responsibilities and projects are primarily focused within the Global New Ventures group, specifically on the Regional Opportunity Assessment Team. His work involves leveraging his extensive experience in the Mesozoic stratigraphy and contributing towards portfolio growth.
Prior Experience at Chevron
Before his current role, Peter served as an Exploration Geologist at Chevron from 2014 to 2018 and as a Geosciences Intern in 2012. His tenure as an Exploration Geologist included significant experience in the eastern Gulf of Mexico deepwater and two years of exploration in Brazil's Santos pre-salt basin. During his internship, he was exposed to various aspects of geological exploration and analysis.
Academic Background
Peter Robertson achieved his Master of Science (M.S.) in Geology/Earth Science, General from Purdue University, where he studied between 2011 and 2014. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Geology/Earth Science, General from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, he spent 11 months studying at James Madison University focusing on Geology/Earth Science.
Previous Roles in Research and Teaching
Peter has also engaged in academic roles. He worked as a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant at Purdue University from 2011 to 2014. Before that, he served as an Undergraduate Researcher at the University of Tennessee from 2009 to 2011. These roles allowed him to develop a solid research background in crustal tectonics, geochronology, and basin analysis along convergent margins.
Early Career and Other Roles
In the initial stages of his career, Peter held various positions, including working as a Lifeguard at Greater Nashville Pool Management for one year and as a Clerk at the US Army Corps of Engineers in Greater Nashville Area, TN, from 2006 to 2007. These roles, though not directly related to geology, contributed to his work ethic and versatile skill set.