Geologist - Exploration

Placements24; East End (United States Virgin Islands); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development funding

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Geologist specializing in exploration to join our remote team, contributing to identification of new oil and gas reserves. You will analyze data, interpret results, and develop subsurface mappings to guide exploration strategies.

You will collaborate with geophysicists and reservoir engineers, leverage Petrel and GeoGraphix and remote sensing data to assess plays, with a focus on discovery and flexible, remote work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Geology or related earth science.
• Minimum 6 years of oil and gas exploration geology experience.
• Proficiency with Petrel and GeoGraphix; interpretation techniques.
• Strong understanding of sedimentary basins and petroleum systems.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and teamwork skills for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Interpret seismic data, well logs, and core samples to characterize subsurface geology.
• Develop 3D geological models and maps to identify hydrocarbon targets.
• Evaluate exploration risks and uncertainties with new prospects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate geological insights into plans.
• Stay abreast of new exploration technologies and methodologies.

Skills

Seismic interpretation

Geological modeling

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Geology

Tools

Petrel

GeoGraphix

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced Geologist specializing in exploration to join their remote team, contributing to the identification of new oil and gas reserves. This role involves extensive data analysis, interpretation, and subsurface mapping to guide exploration strategies. You will work collaboratively with geophysicists and reservoir engineers, leveraging advanced geological software and remote sensing data to assess potential hydrocarbon plays. This is an excellent opportunity for a geologist passionate about discovery and seeking a flexible, remote work arrangement to make a significant impact on the company's future growth, operating from anywhere within South Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret seismic data, well logs, and core samples to characterize subsurface geology.
• Develop detailed 3D geological models and maps to identify potential hydrocarbon targets.
• Evaluate exploration risks and uncertainties associated with new prospects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate geological insights into exploration and development plans.
• Stay abreast of new exploration technologies and methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geology or a related earth science field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in oil and gas exploration geology .
• Proficiency with geological software (e.g., Petrel, GeoGraphix) and interpretation techniques.
• Strong understanding of sedimentary basins and petroleum systems.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, suitable for remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote work opportunity, offering significant flexibility.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Professional development funding and conference attendance.
• Be part of a challenging and rewarding exploration journey.