Senior Seismic Interpretation Scientist

TGS ASA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

TGS, Houston-based, seeks an Interpretation Geoscientist to integrate seismic interpretation with geological, geophysical, well, and petrophysical data to address subsurface challenges.

You will lead seismic imaging and velocity model projects, review results, mentor junior geoscientists, and present findings to clients and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring quality control and practical solutions.

This senior role requires 8+ years of experience and a Master’s degree.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Geology, Geophysics, Earth Sciences, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in seismic interpretation, exploration geophysics, subsurface characterization, or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting velocity model building and seismic imaging projects.
• Experience integrating geological and geophysical data into exploration or development workflows.
• Experience presenting technical work to clients and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Interpret seismic data to support velocity model building, seismic imaging, and subsurface characterization projects.
• Integrate seismic, geological, well, and petrophysical data to develop horizons, faults, salt geometries, and structural frameworks.
• Review imaging results, perform interpretation-based quality control, and recommend updates to improve model accuracy and image quality.
• Provide technical guidance to clients and multidisciplinary project teams and lead technical reviews, presentations, and project discussions.
• Share technical knowledge, mentor geoscientists, improve workflows, and comply with company HSEQ requirements.

Skills

Seismic interpretation

Velocity model building

Geology

Client communication

Mentoring

Education

Master’s degree in Geology/Geophysics

Tools

Petrel

Kingdom

DUG Insight

HampsonRussell

ArcGIS

Job description

TGS, Houston-based, seeks an Interpretation Geoscientist to integrate seismic interpretation with geological, geophysical, well, and petrophysical data to address subsurface challenges.

You will lead seismic imaging and velocity model projects, review results, mentor junior geoscientists, and present findings to clients and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring quality control and practical solutions.

This senior role requires 8+ years of experience and a Master’s degree.