Hybrid Petroleum Geologist: Basin Analysis & Prospectivity

Placements24; Watnall; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Petroleum Geologist for a hybrid role in Kimberley, SA. You will conduct geological studies, basin analyses, and prospect evaluations to guide exploration strategies.

The position requires integrating diverse datasets and delivering subsurface insights to the team. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in petroleum exploration geology, with strong skills in structural geology, sedimentology, and interpretation software such as Petrel or Kingdom.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or Earth Sciences is required.
• Master's degree with Petroleum Geology specialization is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of petroleum exploration geology experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed geological studies including basin analysis and prospect identification.
• Integrate seismic, well log, core and regional data for interpretation.
• Develop and maintain geological models for exploration projects.
• Perform risk assessments related to petroleum systems and prospectivity.
• Prepare technical reports and recommendations for management.
• Collaborate with geoscientists and reservoir engineers to refine exploration strategies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology or Earth Sciences

Master's degree in Petroleum Geology (preferred)

Tools

Petrel

Kingdom

Well log interpretation

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Petroleum Geologist for a hybrid role in Kimberley, SA. You will conduct geological studies, basin analyses, and prospect evaluations to guide exploration strategies.

The position requires integrating diverse datasets and delivering subsurface insights to the team. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in petroleum exploration geology, with strong skills in structural geology, sedimentology, and interpretation software such as Petrel or Kingdom.