Senior Petroleum Geologist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development budget

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Petroleum Geologist to enhance exploration and development efforts in Kimberley. You will integrate seismic, logs, and core data to build subsurface models and identify hydrocarbon plays.

The role requires 8+ years in petroleum exploration, strong basin knowledge, and excellent interpretive skills, with opportunities for growth within the asset portfolio.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geology or Petroleum Geoscience.
• 8+ years in petroleum exploration geology or related oil & gas roles.
• Strong interpretation and analytical capabilities in seismic, logs, and core data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geological assessments to identify exploration and development plays.
• Interpret seismic data, well logs, and core data to delineate reservoirs and estimate volumes.
• Develop and refine geological models for existing and prospective fields.
• Collaborate with geophysicists, reservoir engineers, and drilling teams to integrate subsurface data.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to management and stakeholders.
• Contribute to exploration strategy development and risk assessment.
• Mentor junior geologists and share knowledge within the team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Geology or Petroleum Geoscience

Tools

Petrel

Kingdom

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Petroleum Geologist to enhance their exploration and development efforts in Kimberley. This pivotal role involves detailed geological analysis, prospect identification, and subsurface evaluation within the oil and gas industry. You will be responsible for integrating geological data from various sources, including seismic, well logs, and core samples, to build comprehensive subsurface models. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in petroleum exploration, a strong understanding of basin dynamics, and excellent interpretative skills. This position offers a significant opportunity to contribute to the company's asset portfolio and strategic growth from our Kimberley base.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct geological assessments of exploration and development areas, identifying potential hydrocarbon plays.
• Interpret seismic data, well logs, and core data to delineate reservoirs and estimate volumes.
• Develop and refine geological models for existing and prospective fields.
• Collaborate with geophysicists, reservoir engineers, and drilling teams to integrate subsurface data.
• Prepare technical reports and present geological findings to management and stakeholders.
• Contribute to exploration strategy development and risk assessment.
• Mentor junior geologists and contribute to team knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Geology or Petroleum Geoscience.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in petroleum exploration and geology within the oil and gas industry.
• Proficiency in seismic interpretation and workstation software (e.g., Petrel, Kingdom).
• Strong understanding of structural geology, stratigraphy, and sedimentology.
• Experience with basin analysis and play fairway mapping.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment in Kimberley.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with annual performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company contributions.
• Generous professional development budget and opportunities for training.
• A collaborative and stimulating work environment in Kimberley.