Senior Geologist - Exploration

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with annual bonus

Medical and retirement benefits

Generous annual leave and study leave

Career development opportunities

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in George, United States seeks a Senior Geologist specializing in exploration to join the team. This role focuses on identifying and evaluating new prospect areas for hydrocarbon exploration, interpreting geological data, building subsurface models, and supporting strategic exploration planning.

The candidate will collaborate with geophysicists and reservoir engineers, lead integrated studies, and oversee exploration drilling campaigns while working in a hybrid office/field setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geology or Earth Sciences required.
• 8+ years of experience in exploration geology in Oil & Gas.
• Expertise in seismic interpretation, well data analysis, and subsurface mapping.
• Proven ability to assess geological risk and estimate prospect resources.
• Strong teamwork and communication in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Interpret seismic, well log, and core data to generate detailed geological models and prospect evaluations.
• Lead integrated subsurface studies for exploration acreage, assessing geological risk and potential.
• Collaborate with geophysicists on seismic data interpretation and attribute analysis.
• Contribute to planning and execution of exploration drilling campaigns, including well proposal generation and oversight.
• Maintain and update the company's geological databases and mapping systems.
• Present exploration results and recommendations to management and joint venture partners.

Skills

Seismic interpretation

Well data analysis

Subsurface mapping

Hydrocarbon exploration

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Geology or Earth Sciences

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Geologist specializing in exploration to join their team in George. This role is pivotal in identifying and evaluating new prospect areas for hydrocarbon exploration. You will collaborate closely with geophysicists, reservoir engineers, and other geoscientists to interpret geological data, build subsurface models, and contribute to strategic exploration planning. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the company's future growth within the challenging yet rewarding Oil & Gas sector, working in a role that blends office-based analysis with occasional field-based activities or site visits, supporting both remote and in-office collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret seismic, well log, and core data to generate detailed geological models and prospect evaluations.
• Lead integrated subsurface studies for exploration acreage, assessing geological risk and potential.
• Collaborate with geophysicists on seismic data interpretation and attribute analysis.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of exploration drilling campaigns, including well proposal generation and oversight.
• Maintain and update the company's geological databases and mapping systems.
• Present exploration results and recommendations to management and joint venture partners.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Geology or Earth Sciences.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in exploration geology , with a strong focus on the Oil & Gas industry.
• Expertise in seismic interpretation, well data analysis, and subsurface mapping techniques.
• Proven ability to assess geological risk and estimate prospect resources.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills, comfortable working in a hybrid environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Generous annual leave and study leave provisions.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• A dynamic work environment that supports both independent work and team collaboration in a hybrid model.