Exploration Geophysicist

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remote work salary

Bonuses and stock options

Professional development support

Flexible working hours and home office

International project exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Exploration Geophysicist to join their growing team. This remote-based role supports operations around Pretoria and focuses on identifying hydrocarbon prospects through seismic interpretation and geophysical data integration.

You will build 2D and 3D models, assess exploration risks, collaborate with geologists and reservoir engineers, and prepare technical reports and presentations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geophysics, Geoscience, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in exploration geophysics.
• Experience with seismic interpretation software and data processing workflows.

Responsibilities

• Process, interpret, and integrate geophysical data to delineate hydrocarbon plays.
• Build 2D and 3D geological models with geophysical constraints.
• Assess exploration risks and uncertainties.
• Collaborate with geologists and reservoir engineers to validate concepts.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations.
• Stay updated with new geophysical technologies.

Skills

Seismic interpretation

Geoscience analytics

Remote interpretation

Education

Master's in Geophysics

Tools

Kingdom Suite

IHS Markit

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled Exploration Geophysicist to join their growing team, based remotely but supporting operations primarily focused around Pretoria . This role is crucial for identifying and evaluating new hydrocarbon prospects through the interpretation of geophysical data. You will utilize advanced seismic processing and interpretation techniques to build subsurface models and assess exploration risks. This is an exciting opportunity for a geophysicist with a passion for discovery to contribute to the strategic growth of our client's exploration portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Process, interpret, and integrate various geophysical data (seismic, gravity, magnetic) to delineate potential hydrocarbon plays.
• Build and refine 2D and 3D geological models incorporating geophysical constraints.
• Assess exploration risks and uncertainties associated with identified prospects.
• Collaborate with geologists and reservoir engineers to validate exploration concepts and optimize data acquisition strategies.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations on geophysical findings and recommendations.
• Stay abreast of new geophysical technologies and methodologies.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Geophysics, Geoscience, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in exploration geophysics.
• Proficiency in seismic interpretation software (e.g., Kingdom Suite, IHS Markit) and data processing workflows.
• Strong understanding of seismic data acquisition, processing, and attribute analysis.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex geological scenarios remotely.
• Experience with probabilistic exploration risk assessment is advantageous for this Pretoria -focused role.

Benefits

• Competitive remote work salary and benefits.
• Performance-related bonuses and potential stock options.
• Professional development and conference attendance support.
• Flexible working hours and a home office stipend.
• Opportunity to work on diverse international projects.