Remote Exploration Geologist - New Ventures

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Fully remote work arrangement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Home office stipend and expense Reimb.

Impact on company strategy and field

Professional development and conferen

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Exploration Geologist for its New Ventures team. This fully remote role focuses on frontier and unconventional exploration opportunities globally, leveraging petroleum systems, basin analysis, and advanced geological methods.

The candidate will generate drill prospects, integrate seismic and well data, and collaborate with dispersed teams to drive growth and strategy. Remote-first culture and flexible global talent are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Geology, Geological Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in exploration geology, with a significant focus on frontier and unconventional exploration.
• Proven track record in prospect generation and evaluation.
• Proficiency with geological and geophysical interpretation software (e.g., Petrel, GeoGraphix, ArcGIS).
• Strong understanding of petroleum systems, basin analysis, and depositional environments.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, essential for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regional and basin-scale geological studies to identify new exploration frontiers.
• Interpret geological, geophysical, and geochemical data to assess petroleum systems and prospectivity.
• Generate and mature exploration opportunities from concept to drillable prospect.
• Integrate diverse datasets, including seismic, well logs, core data, and outcrop information.
• Develop geological models and play fairway maps.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and prospect evaluations for internal review and potential farm-in opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with remote geophysical and reservoir engineering teams.
• Stay abreast of global exploration trends and emerging technologies.

Skills

Frontier exploration

Unconventional exploration

Prospect generation

Geological interpretation

Geophys interpretation

Remote collaboration

Data integration

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Geology

Tools

Petrel

GeoGraphix

ArcGIS

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking independent exploration company, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Exploration Geologist to join their New Ventures team. This is a fully remote position, allowing talented professionals to contribute from anywhere. The focus of this role will be on identifying and evaluating frontier exploration opportunities globally, with a particular emphasis on unconventional resources. The successful candidate will leverage advanced geological concepts, basin analysis techniques, and a deep understanding of petroleum systems to generate new drill prospects. We are looking for a self-starter with excellent analytical and communication skills, capable of working independently and collaborating effectively with a geographically dispersed team. This role is pivotal in driving the company's future growth strategy. The company embraces a remote-first culture, emphasizing flexibility and global talent acquisition.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regional and basin-scale geological studies to identify new exploration frontiers.
• Interpret geological, geophysical, and geochemical data to assess petroleum systems and prospectivity.
• Generate and mature exploration opportunities from concept to drillable prospect.
• Integrate diverse datasets, including seismic, well logs, core data, and outcrop information.
• Develop geological models and play fairway maps.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and prospect evaluations for internal review and potential farm-in opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with remote geophysical and reservoir engineering teams.
• Stay abreast of global exploration trends and emerging technologies.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Geology, Geological Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in exploration geology, with a significant focus on frontier and unconventional exploration.
• Proven track record in prospect generation and evaluation.
• Proficiency with geological and geophysical interpretation software (e.g., Petrel, GeoGraphix, ArcGIS).
• Strong understanding of petroleum systems, basin analysis, and depositional environments.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, essential for remote collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote work setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package with bonus opportunities.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Home office setup stipend and expense reimbursement.
• Opportunities for significant impact on company strategy and exploration portfolio.
• Professional development and conference attendance support.