Remote Senior Petroleum Geologist - Prospecting & Basins

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 59,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote working arrangement

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off and holidays

Professional growth and access to new技

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Petroleum Geologist to join a fully remote exploration team. You will lead geological assessments of exploration opportunities across basins, integrating well logs, core data, and seismic information to identify high‑potential plays.

The role requires an advanced degree and 8+ years in petroleum geology, with a track record in prospect generation, basin analysis, and independent work in remote settings.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Geology or Petroleum Geology is required.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in petroleum exploration geology.
• Experience identifying prospects, mapping, and risk assessment.
• Strong understanding of sedimentology, stratigraphy, and basin analysis.
• Proficiency with geological software: Petrel, GeoGraphix, Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed geological studies and prospect evaluations for exploration acreage.
• Integrate and interpret diverse geological data: well logs, core data, seismic data, regional studies.
• Develop geological models and maps to define hydrocarbon potential and risk.
• Perform basin analysis and play fairway mapping to identify new exploration opportunities.
• Collaborate with geophysicists on seismic interpretation and structural mapping.
• Work with reservoir engineers to assess reservoir quality and potential reserves.
• Prepare comprehensive geological reports, presentations, and recommendations.
• Mentor junior geologists and contribute to knowledge sharing.
• Stay current with geological concepts, exploration technologies, and industry best practices.
• Contribute to strategic planning of exploration activities.

Skills

Geology expertise

Seismic interpretation

Data analysis

Remote work capability

Independent work

Education

Master's or PhD in Geology or Petroleum Geology

Tools

Petrel

GeoGraphix

Kingdom

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Petroleum Geologist to join a fully remote exploration team. You will lead geological assessments of exploration opportunities across basins, integrating well logs, core data, and seismic information to identify high‑potential plays.

The role requires an advanced degree and 8+ years in petroleum geology, with a track record in prospect generation, basin analysis, and independent work in remote settings.