Senior Geoscientist - Exploration Lead (Hybrid)

Placements24; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 64,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical coverage

Retirement fund contributions

State-of-the-art technology access

Continuous learning opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geoscientist with a strong Exploration focus to join a client team in Welkom. You will leverage seismic interpretation, basin analysis and geological modeling to identify and evaluate new hydrocarbon prospects.

The role requires 8+ years in geoscience exploration, MSc or PhD in Geology/Geophysics, and proficiency with Petrel, Hampson-Russell and OpendTect. You will collaborate with engineers to define targets and support drilling, while benefiting from a hybrid

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Geology, Geophysics, or a related Earth Science discipline.
• At least 8 years of experience in geoscience exploration roles, preferably in Oil & Gas.
• Expertise in seismic interpretation software (e.g., Petrel, Hampson-Russell, OpendTect).
• Strong understanding of petroleum systems, sedimentology, stratigraphy, and structural geology.
• Proven ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct integrated geological and geophysical studies for exploration acreage evaluation and appraisal.
• Generate and mature exploration leads and prospects, developing detailed geological models.
• Interpret seismic data (2D/3D), well logs, core data, and other subsurface information.
• Assess geological risks and uncertainties related to hydrocarbon accumulation.
• Collaborate with reservoir and drilling engineers to define well targets and support drilling operations.
• Contribute to regional studies and play fairway analysis to identify new petroleum systems.

Skills

Seismic interpretation

Geology/Geophysics expertise

Team collaboration

Education

MSc in Geology/Geophysics

PhD in related field

Tools

Petrel

Hampson-Russell

OpendTect

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geoscientist with a strong Exploration focus to join a client team in Welkom. You will leverage seismic interpretation, basin analysis and geological modeling to identify and evaluate new hydrocarbon prospects.

The role requires 8+ years in geoscience exploration, MSc or PhD in Geology/Geophysics, and proficiency with Petrel, Hampson-Russell and OpendTect. You will collaborate with engineers to define targets and support drilling, while benefiting from a hybrid