Remote Senior Geoscientist: Subsurface Imaging Leader

Placements24

Queenstown

Hybrid

NZD 180,000 - 280,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Remote work
Competitive salary
Health benefits
Flexible hours
Global project exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Geoscientist to lead subsurface imaging initiatives for oil & gas projects. This fully remote role supports teams across global exploration campaigns from Queenstown and beyond, focusing on advanced interpretation of seismic and gravity/magnetic data to de-risk ventures and optimize field development.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD or master's in geophysics or geology, 10+ years of interpretation expertise, and a proven track record in seismic

Qualifications

  • PhD or Master’s degree in Geophysics, Geology, or related Earth Science.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in geophysical interpretation and subsurface imaging, primarily in Oil & Gas exploration.
  • Expertise in seismic processing workflows and interpretation software (e.g., Petrel, OpendTect).

Responsibilities

  • Lead the interpretation of complex 2D/3D seismic and gravity/magnetic data sets.
  • Develop advanced subsurface models, integrating multiple data sources for prospect identification.
  • Apply seismic attribute analysis, inversion, and attribute mapping techniques.
  • Collaborate virtually with geologists, reservoir engineers, and drilling teams to refine subsurface understanding.
  • Mentor junior geoscientists and contribute to best practice development in subsurface imaging.
  • Present findings and recommendations to management and joint venture partners.

Skills

Seismic interpretation
Remote collaboration
Data integration
Subsurface imaging
Mentoring

Education

PhD or Master’s in Geophysics/Geology

Tools

Petrel
OpendTect

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Geoscientist to lead subsurface imaging initiatives for oil & gas projects. This fully remote role supports teams across global exploration campaigns from Queenstown and beyond, focusing on advanced interpretation of seismic and gravity/magnetic data to de-risk ventures and optimize field development.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD or master's in geophysics or geology, 10+ years of interpretation expertise, and a proven track record in seismic

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