Senior Geophysicist - Seismic Processing

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office setup allowance

Ongoing technology support

Flexible time off

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary with performance &e

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geophysicist specialized in seismic processing to join a remote-first technical team. You will design, execute, and quality control processing workflows from raw data through migration, ensuring high fidelity results for exploration and development projects.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in seismic data processing, deep knowledge of ProMAX/Omega, ACQUIRE and Jason, and a track record of delivering complex projects in distributed settings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Geophysics or a related quantitative field.
• 10+ years of professional seismic data processing experience.
• Expertise with leading seismic processing software and algorithms.
• Strong understanding of seismic wave propagation and migration.
• Proven ability to deliver complex processing projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills for remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize seismic data processing flows from raw data to final product, including pre-stack time and depth migration.
• Conduct quality control and assurance on processed seismic data, ensuring accuracy and geological relevance.
• Troubleshoot processing challenges and develop innovative solutions to improve data quality and resolution.
• Collaborate with geophysical interpreters and geologists to ensure processed data meets project requirements.
• Evaluate and recommend new seismic processing technologies and methodologies.
• Mentor junior geophysicists and contribute to the development of processing best practices.

Skills

Seismic processing

Remote collaboration

Project management

ProMAX/Omega

ACQUIRE

Migration algorithms

Geophysics expertise

Education

Master's degree in Geophysics

PhD in Geophysics

Tools

ProMAX/Omega

ACQUIRE

Jason

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Geophysicist specializing in seismic processing to join their advanced, remote-first technical team. This role is crucial for enhancing the quality and interpretability of geophysical data, enabling more accurate subsurface understanding for exploration and development projects. You will be responsible for designing, executing, and quality controlling seismic data processing workflows, utilizing state-of-the-art technologies. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated expert in seismic data processing and analysis, capable of driving innovation and delivering superior results in a distributed team setting. You will play a key role in shaping the geophysical data strategy and ensuring the highest standards of data fidelity.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize seismic data processing flows from raw data to final product, including pre-stack time and depth migration.
• Conduct quality control and assurance on processed seismic data, ensuring accuracy and geological relevance.
• Troubleshoot processing challenges and develop innovative solutions to improve data quality and resolution.
• Collaborate with geophysical interpreters and geologists to ensure processed data meets project requirements.
• Evaluate and recommend new seismic processing technologies and methodologies.
• Mentor junior geophysicists and contribute to the development of processing best practices.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Geophysics or a related quantitative field.
• 10+ years of professional experience in seismic data processing for oil and gas exploration.
• Expertise in seismic processing software (e.g., Schlumberger's ProMAX/Omega, ION's ACQUIRE, CGG's Jason).
• Strong understanding of seismic wave propagation, acquisition techniques, and migration algorithms.
• Proven ability to manage complex processing projects and deliver results on time and within budget.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with a strong track record of remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Exceptional salary package with significant performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive global health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous home office setup allowance and ongoing technology support.
• Unlimited flexible time off and a focus on work-life balance.
• Access to cutting-edge research, training, and professional development opportunities.