Senior Petroleum Geologist

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 96,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health benefits

Performance incentives

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Petroleum Geologist for our client in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, ZA. The position leads geological assessments, prospect identification, and basin analysis to support exploration and development in the oil & gas sector.

The candidate should hold a Master's or PhD in Geology or Petroleum Geology with 10+ years in exploration, expert seismic interpretation, and well log analysis. You will mentor juniors and collaborate with partners and regulators.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Geology, Petroleum Geology, or related earth science discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in petroleum exploration and development geology.
• Expertise in seismic interpretation, well log analysis, and core description.
• Strong understanding of petroleum systems, sedimentology, stratigraphy, and structural geology.
• Proficiency with geological modeling and interpretation software (Petrel, Kingdom).
• Demonstrated success in identifying and characterizing hydrocarbon prospects.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex geological concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead geological studies for exploration and development projects.
• Develop regional and prospect-level geological models using seismic, well log, core, and production data.
• Perform detailed structural and stratigraphic analysis to understand reservoir distribution and hydrocarbon migration pathways.
• Integrate geological data with engineering and geophysical information to build subsurface interpretations.
• Estimate prospective and discovered resources, applying geological uncertainty assessments.
• Prepare geological reports, presentations, and recommendations for management and technical teams.
• Mentor and guide junior geologists, fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in geological technologies, software, and methodologies.
• Collaborate with external partners and regulatory bodies as required.

Skills

Seismic interpretation

Well log analysis

Core description

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Geology or Petroleum Geology

Tools

Petrel

Kingdom

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic and forward-thinking exploration and production company, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Petroleum Geologist to join their team in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, ZA . This critical role involves leading geological assessments, prospect identification, and basin analysis to support exploration and development activities in the Oil & Gas sector. The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of petroleum systems, depositional environments, and structural geology, with a proven ability to integrate diverse datasets for effective subsurface interpretation. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to significant discoveries and resource development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead geological studies for exploration and development projects, including prospect identification and evaluation.
• Develop and refine regional and prospect-level geological models using seismic, well log, core, and production data.
• Perform detailed structural and stratigraphic analysis to understand reservoir distribution and hydrocarbon migration pathways.
• Integrate geological data with engineering and geophysical information to build comprehensive subsurface interpretations.
• Estimate prospective and discovered resources, applying appropriate geological uncertainty assessments.
• Prepare geological reports, presentations, and recommendations for management and technical teams.
• Mentor and guide junior geologists, fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in geological technologies, software, and methodologies.
• Collaborate with external partners and regulatory bodies as required.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Geology, Petroleum Geology, or a related earth science discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in petroleum exploration and development geology within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Expertise in seismic interpretation, well log analysis, and core description.
• Strong understanding of petroleum systems, sedimentology, stratigraphy, and structural geology.
• Proficiency with geological modeling and interpretation software (e.g., Petrel, Kingdom).
• Demonstrated success in identifying and characterizing hydrocarbon prospects.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present complex geological concepts.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, performance incentives, and ample opportunities for professional development and career advancement within the exciting Oil & Gas domain. This position is based in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, ZA , providing a solid foundation for a fulfilling career.