Senior Exploration Geologist

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

International travel

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Exploration Geologist to join a fully remote team and drive global oil and gas exploration initiatives. You will leverage seismic data, well logs, and regional geology to identify targets and guide exploration portfolios.

The role requires a track record of successful discoveries, strong communication, and the ability to collaborate with international teams in a remote setting, contributing to strategic exploration decisions.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Geology, Geophysics, or related Earth Science discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in oil and gas exploration, with focus on basin analysis and prospect generation.
• Proven track record of successful exploration discoveries or significant contributions to exploration campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate hydrocarbon provinces and play concepts globally.
• Integrate seismic, well logs, core data, and regional geological information.
• Develop geological models for exploration targets.
• Conduct prospectivity assessments and risk analyses.
• Collaborate with remote exploration teams including geophysicists and reservoir engineers.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for exploration portfolio management.

Skills

Basin analysis

Prospect generation

Remote collaboration

Communication

Exploration strategy

Education

Master's degree in Geology/Geophysics

PhD in Geology/Geophysics

Tools

Geological modeling software

Data analysis tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a highly experienced Senior Exploration Geologist to join their remote team, contributing to global Oil & Gas exploration efforts. This position is crucial for identifying and evaluating new prospective areas for hydrocarbon discovery. You will leverage advanced geological and geophysical data, collaborate with international teams, and provide expert insights to guide exploration strategies. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned professional to work from anywhere, making significant contributions to uncovering valuable energy resources for a leading company, fostering a culture of remote collaboration and geological expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate potential hydrocarbon provinces and play concepts globally.
• Integrate diverse datasets, including seismic, well logs, core data, and regional geological information.
• Develop and refine geological models for exploration targets.
• Conduct detailed prospectivity assessments and risk analyses.
• Collaborate closely with exploration teams, including geophysicists and reservoir engineers, in a remote setting.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for exploration portfolio management.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Geology, Geophysics, or a related Earth Science discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in oil and gas exploration, with a strong focus on basin analysis and prospect generation.
• Proven track record of successful exploration discoveries or significant contributions to exploration campaigns.
• Proficiency with geological modeling software and data analysis tools.
• Excellent understanding of structural geology, stratigraphy, and sedimentology.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, essential for remote team collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility.
• Opportunities for international travel to project-related sites if required.
• Access to cutting-edge exploration technologies and data.
• A dynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment, contributing to global energy security.