Subsurface Geologist

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Subsurface Geologist to join its remote team, supporting exploration and development projects near Randburg. This role focuses on interpreting geological data to understand subsurface structures, identify potential hydrocarbon reservoirs, and guide drilling operations.

You will utilize advanced geological modeling software and collaborate virtually with multidisciplinary teams to contribute to the company's exploration success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geology or Earth Sciences with petroleum specialization.
• 7+ years in subsurface geology focusing on exploration or field development.
• Proficiency with Petrel, Kingdom Suite and GeoGraphix.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and interpret geological, geophysical, and petrophysical data to build subsurface models.
• Identify and evaluate potential hydrocarbon plays and prospects.
• Develop detailed geological interpretations for exploration and development wells.
• Prepare geological reports, presentations and maps communicating findings.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers, geophysicists, and drilling engineers virtually.
• Monitor wellsite geological operations and provide remote support during drilling.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Geology or Earth Sciences

Tools

Petrel

Kingdom Suite

GeoGraphix

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Subsurface Geologist to join their remote team, supporting exploration and development projects near Randburg . This role focuses on interpreting geological data to understand subsurface structures, identify potential hydrocarbon reservoirs, and guide drilling operations. You will utilize advanced geological modeling software and collaborate virtually with multidisciplinary teams to contribute to the company's exploration success. This is a fantastic opportunity for a geologist to apply their expertise in a flexible, remote work environment, impacting significant projects in the South African energy sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Integrate and interpret geological, geophysical, and petrophysical data to build subsurface models.
• Identify and evaluate potential hydrocarbon plays and prospects.
• Develop detailed geological interpretations for exploration and development wells.
• Prepare geological reports, presentations, and maps to communicate findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate effectively with reservoir engineers, geophysicists, and drilling engineers in a virtual setting.
• Monitor wellsite geological operations and provide remote support during drilling campaigns.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Geology or Earth Sciences with a specialization in petroleum geology.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in subsurface geology, with a strong focus on exploration or field development.
• Proficiency with geological modeling software (e.g., Petrel, Kingdom Suite, GeoGraphix).
• Solid understanding of structural geology, stratigraphy, sedimentology, and petrophysics.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong remote communication and collaboration abilities are essential for this role.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonus.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and virtual training.
• The flexibility and autonomy of a remote work arrangement, supporting work-life balance.