Senior Seismic Interpreter

TBNG; Süleymanpaşa; On-site; TRY 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

TBNG in Tekirdağ, Turkey seeks an experienced Senior Geophysicist/Seismic Interpreter to lead 2D/3D seismic interpretation workflows across matur e assets and exploration targets in the Thrace Basin.

The role requires deep expertise in clastic environments, sequence stratigraphy, DHIs, and integration with geology and reservoir engineering to identify development wells and new prospects. Fluency in English is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geophysics, Geological Engineering, Physics, or related Earth Science disciplines from a recognized university. Master (MS) or Ph.D. degree is preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive, hands-on industry experience in seismic interpretation, prospect generation, and field development.
• Direct, proven experience in seismic interpretation within the Thrace Basin or similar gas-bearing clastic/overpressured rift basins is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in industry-standard interpretation suites (e.g., Kingdom).
• Strong quantitative skills in AVO, seismic attributes, and reservoir geophysics.
• Fluent in English (written and verbal) with excellent cross-disciplinary communication and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead extensive 2D/3D seismic interpretation workflows across multiple survey vintages, seamless merger datasets, and various processing phases.
• Perform structural, stratigraphic, and amplitude mapping to define mature field step-outs, infill drilling opportunities, and wildcat prospects.
• Execute precise well-to-seismic ties utilizing synthetic seismograms and Checkshot / VSP data to establish robust time-to-depth relationships.
• Conduct structural analysis, including intricate fault framework mapping, structural closure validation, and fault seal integrity assessment.
• Apply advanced seismic interpretation techniques to characterize tight gas sands, low-resistivity pay, and multi-stacked clastic reservoir units.
• Utilize sequence stratigraphy and subtle trap identification techniques (stratigraphic traps, pinch-outs, channel systems) to delineate remaining and overlooked reserves.
• Evaluate Direct Hydrocarbon Indicators (DHIs), amplitude anomalies, and gas-charged zone indicators typical of shallow and deep gas plays in the region.
• Interpret advanced seismic processing products, including post-stack/pre-stack seismic attributes, acoustic/elastic impedance inversions, and AVO anomaly screening.
• Perform velocity analysis, velocity model building, and depth conversion, addressing depth uncertainty in structurally complex settings.
• Collaborate closely with Geologists and Reservoir Engineers to select and optimize locations for development wells, workovers, and exploration wells based on integrated subsurface models.
• Evaluate third-party seismic processing and reprocessing workflows (e.g., PSTM/PSDM) and drive the implementation of innovative geophysical technologies within the team.

Skills

Seismic interpretation

Geophysics expertise

AVO analysis

Seismic attributes

Depth conversion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geophysics or related Earth Science

Master’s or Ph.D. preferred

Tools

Kingdom

Job description

TBNG is seeking an experienced, highly analytical, and hands-on Senior Geophysicist / Seismic Interpreter to join our technical team in Tekirdağ.

In this role, you will lead complex 2D/3D seismic interpretation workflows, drive prospect generation, and unlock remaining gas reserves across both mature production assets and active exploration targets in the Thrace Basin.

The ideal candidate possesses deep technical expertise in clastic depositional environments, structural deformation patterns, thin-bed gas sand interpretation, advanced seismic attributes, and integrated reservoir characterization.

Key Responsibilities & Job Duties

Seismic Interpretation & Mapping

• Carry out extensive 2D and 3D reflection seismic data interpretation across multiple survey vintages, seamless merger datasets, and various processing phases.
• Perform detailed structural, stratigraphic, and amplitude mapping to define mature field step-outs, infill drilling opportunities, and wildcat prospects.
• Execute precise well-to-seismic ties utilizing synthetic seismograms and Checkshot / VSP data to establish robust time-to-depth relationships.
• Conduct structural analysis, including intricate fault framework mapping, structural closure validation, and fault seal integrity assessment.
• Apply advanced seismic interpretation techniques to characterize tight gas sands, low-resistivity pay, and multi-stacked clastic reservoir units.
• Utilize sequence stratigraphy and subtle trap identification techniques (stratigraphic traps, pinch-outs, channel systems) to delineate remaining and overlooked reserves.
• Evaluate Direct Hydrocarbon Indicators (DHIs), amplitude anomalies, and gas-charged zone indicators typical of shallow and deep gas plays in the region.
• Interpret advanced seismic processing products, including post-stack/pre-stack seismic attributes, acoustic/elastic impedance inversions, and AVO (Amplitude Versus Offset) anomaly screening.
• Perform velocity analysis, velocity model building, and depth conversion, addressing depth uncertainty in structurally complex settings or low signal-to-noise areas.
• Collaborate closely with Geologists and Reservoir Engineers to select and optimize locations for development wells, workovers, and exploration wells based on integrated subsurface models.
• Evaluate third-party seismic processing and reprocessing workflows (e.g., PSTM/PSDM) and drive the implementation of innovative geophysical technologies within the team.

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Geophysics, Geological Engineering, Physics, or related Earth Science disciplines from a recognized university. Master (MS) or Ph.D. degree is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 10+ years of progressive, hands-on industry experience in seismic interpretation, prospect generation, and field development.
• Regional Experience: Direct, proven experience in seismic interpretation within the Thrace Basin or similar gas-bearing clastic/overpressured rift basins is highly desirable.
• Technical Software Skills: Proficiency in industry-standard interpretation suites (e.g., Kingdom).
• Analytical & Computational Skills: Strong quantitative skills in AVO, seismic attributes, and reservoir geophysics.
• Language & Communication: Fluent in English (written and verbal) with excellent cross-disciplinary communication and reporting skills.