Remote Senior Geophysicist: Seismic Exploration & Modeling

Placements24; Myrtle Beach (SC); Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

Professional development

Global projects

Bonus structure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Geophysicist for a remote-first exploration team with global reach. You will lead acquisition, processing, and interpretation of seismic data to support oil and gas exploration and reservoir modeling.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in exploration geophysics, strong skills in seismic processing, inversion, and attribute analysis, and can translate geophysical insights into actionable models for cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Geophysics, Physics, or related Earth Science field.
• 8+ years of experience in exploration geophysics, preferably Oil & Gas.
• Proficiency with seismic processing/interpretation software (Petrel, DecisionSpace Geosciences, HampsonRussell).
• Strong understanding of seismic wave propagation, data acquisition principles, and geological implications.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee seismic data acquisition programs with emphasis on data quality and efficiency.
• Process and interpret 2D/3D seismic data to identify structures, stratigraphy, and hydrocarbon indicators.
• Perform seismic attribute analysis, inversion, and other techniques for subsurface characterization.
• Integrate geophysical data with well logs and core data to build subsurface models.
• Collaborate with geologists, reservoir engineers, and management to assess exploration risks and opportunities.
• Prepare detailed geophysical reports and recommendations for exploration strategy and well planning.

Skills

Seismic processing

Seismic interpretation

Attribute analysis

Seismic inversion

Well log integration

Education

Master's or PhD in Geophysics

Tools

Petrel

DecisionSpace Geosciences

HampsonRussell

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Geophysicist for a remote-first exploration team with global reach. You will lead acquisition, processing, and interpretation of seismic data to support oil and gas exploration and reservoir modeling.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in exploration geophysics, strong skills in seismic processing, inversion, and attribute analysis, and can translate geophysical insights into actionable models for cross-functional teams.