Senior Geophysicist

Placements24; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package with incent

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley, Canada, seeks a highly experienced Senior Geophysicist to lead seismic interpretation and subsurface modeling within the exploration team.

You will collaborate with geologists and reservoir engineers, apply 2D/3D seismic workflows, and contribute to development plans. The role emphasizes analytical skills, data integration, and effective communication across multidisciplinary teams; relocation assistance is provided.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Geophysics, Physics, or related field.
• 7+ years of geophysical interpretation and seismic data analysis in Oil & Gas.
• Proficiency with Petrel, OpendTect, and GeoGraphix.

Responsibilities

• Process, interpret, and analyze seismic data (2D/3D) to identify geological structures and hydrocarbon accumulations.
• Integrate geophysical data with geological and well log information to build subsurface models.
• Perform velocity analysis, depth conversion, and attribute analysis to enhance reservoir characterization.
• Identify and evaluate exploration risks and uncertainties based on geophysical evidence.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to guide exploration, appraisal, and development drilling.
• Prepare comprehensive geophysical reports and present findings to management and technical teams.

Skills

Seismic interpretation

Seismic processing

Data integration

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Geophysics/Physics

Tools

Petrel

OpendTect

GeoGraphix

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Geophysicist to join their exploration team in Kimberley . This position is vital for interpreting seismic and other geophysical data to identify and characterize subsurface structures and potential hydrocarbon reservoirs. You will work closely with geologists and reservoir engineers to integrate geophysical insights into exploration strategies and field development plans. This role requires a deep understanding of seismic data processing and interpretation techniques, as well as strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Join our client to contribute to significant exploration projects and play a key role in the success of their operations in the South African energy market.

Key Responsibilities

• Process, interpret, and analyze seismic data (2D/3D) to identify geological structures and potential hydrocarbon accumulations.
• Integrate geophysical data with geological and well log information to build robust subsurface models.
• Perform velocity analysis, depth conversion, and attribute analysis to enhance reservoir characterization.
• Identify and evaluate exploration risks and uncertainties based on geophysical evidence.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to guide exploration, appraisal, and development drilling.
• Prepare comprehensive geophysical reports and present findings to management and technical teams.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Geophysics, Physics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in geophysical interpretation and seismic data analysis within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Proficiency with industry-standard geophysical software (e.g., Petrel, OpendTect, GeoGraphix).
• Strong understanding of seismic acquisition, processing, and interpretation workflows.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with various geological settings and hydrocarbon systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan and other employee benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• Relocation assistance for candidates moving to Kimberley.