Senior Geophysicist – Subsurface Exploration Lead (Hybrid)

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development allowance

Conference attendance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Geophysicist to lead subsurface exploration projects and guide complex geophysical surveys. The role combines field operations with on-site data analysis and remote modeling, offering a hybrid work arrangement in a dynamic exploration division.

You will mentor junior geophysicists, develop innovative modeling techniques, and collaborate with geologists and reservoir engineers to shape strategic exploration plans. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in geophysics or earth sciences with strong research background.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in geophysical exploration.
• Proven ability to interpret complex subsurface structures from geophysical data.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and interpretation of advanced geophysical surveys (seismic, gravity, magnetic).
• Develop and implement innovative geophysical modeling and inversion techniques.
• Oversee processing and quality control of large geophysical datasets.
• Provide expert interpretation of subsurface structures and lithology from geophysical data.
• Manage geophysical project teams, ensuring safety and technical standards.
• Collaborate with geologists and reservoir engineers to integrate findings.
• Contribute to exploration strategies and resource assessments.
• Mentor and train junior geophysicists to enhance technical skills.

Skills

Seismic data interpretation

Team leadership

Analytical problem-solving

Effective communication

Mentoring junior geophysicists

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Geophysics, Earth Sciences, or related field

Tools

Petrel

OpendTect

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Geophysicist to lead subsurface exploration projects and guide complex geophysical surveys. The role combines field operations with on-site data analysis and remote modeling, offering a hybrid work arrangement in a dynamic exploration division.

You will mentor junior geophysicists, develop innovative modeling techniques, and collaborate with geologists and reservoir engineers to shape strategic exploration plans. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience.