Petroleum Geologist - Kimberley

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 51,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Petroleum Geologist to join our client's exploration team in Kimberley, South Africa. The role focuses on geological studies, basin analysis, and prospect evaluation to support hydrocarbon exploration strategies.

You will integrate seismic, well log, and core data to build geological models, assess risk, and provide subsurface insights to guide regional exploration decisions. The position requires strong analytical skills and a track record in petroleum exploration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or Earth Sciences.
• Master's degree in Petroleum Geology preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of petroleum exploration geology experience.
• Strong knowledge of structural geology, sedimentology, and sequence stratigraphy.
• Proficiency with Petrel or Kingdom software.
• Experience with well log and seismic interpretation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct basin analysis, play fairway mapping, and prospect identification.
• Integrate seismic, well logs, core data, and regional information.
• Develop geological models for exploration and appraisal projects.
• Prepare technical reports and recommendations for management.
• Support field data acquisition and maintain geological databases.

Skills

Petroleum geology

Seismic interpretation

Well log interpretation

Data integration

Geological modelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology

Master's degree in Petroleum Geology

Tools

Petrel

Kingdom

Job description

About the Role

Our client, an emerging exploration company with interests in unconventional resources, is seeking a dedicated Petroleum Geologist to join their team based in Kimberley, Northern Cape, ZA . This hybrid role allows for flexibility, combining remote work capabilities with essential office-based collaboration. The Petroleum Geologist will be responsible for geological studies, basin analysis, and prospect evaluation to support the company's exploration strategy. You will integrate various geological datasets to identify and assess potential hydrocarbon plays, contributing vital subsurface insights to the exploration team.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed geological studies, including basin analysis, play fairway mapping, and prospect identification.
• Integrate and interpret diverse geological data, including seismic, well logs, core data, and regional geological information.
• Develop and maintain geological models for exploration and appraisal projects.
• Perform risk assessments related to petroleum systems and prospectivity.
• Collaborate with geoscientists, reservoir engineers, and management to refine exploration strategies.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for management review.
• Stay current with geological concepts and exploration technologies relevant to the industry.
• Assist in the planning and supervision of geological field activities or data acquisition if required.
• Maintain geological databases and ensure data quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or Earth Sciences.
• Master's degree with a specialization in Petroleum Geology is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in petroleum exploration geology within the oil and gas industry.
• Strong understanding of structural geology, sedimentology, and sequence stratigraphy.
• Proficiency with geological interpretation software (e.g., Petrel, Kingdom).
• Experience with well log analysis and interpretation.
• Familiarity with seismic interpretation is advantageous.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.