Geologist - Exploration

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Pension scheme

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Welkom, South Africa, seeks a Geologist focused on exploration to identify hydrocarbon prospects, interpret geological data, and contribute to geological models guiding exploration strategies in Oil & Gas.

The role collaborates with geophysicists and reservoir engineers, requires a Bachelor's in Geology (Master's preferred), 5+ years of exploration experience, and proficiency with Petrel, Kingdom, and GeoGraphix.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or Earth Sciences; Master's preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years in geological exploration, focusing on the Oil & Gas industry.
• Proficiency with geological interpretation software.
• Strong understanding of sedimentology, stratigraphy, structural geology, and depositional environments.
• Experience with seismic interpretation and attribute analysis.
• Excellent data analysis and visualization skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret seismic, well log, core, and production data to identify and evaluate potential hydrocarbon reservoirs.
• Develop and refine geological models and maps for exploration prospects.
• Conduct geological risk assessments and contribute to prospect portfolio management.
• Collaborate with geophysicists, reservoir engineers, and other geoscientists to integrate data and interpretations.
• Prepare geological reports, presentations, and recommendations for exploration drilling targets.
• Stay abreast of the latest geological technologies and methodologies in exploration.

Skills

Geology

Data analysis

Seismic interpretation

Visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Petrel

Kingdom

GeoGraphix

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented Geologist with a focus on exploration to join their team in Welkom . This role is integral to identifying and evaluating new prospects for hydrocarbon exploration within their operational areas. You will be responsible for interpreting geological data, assessing prospectivity, and contributing to the geological models that guide exploration strategies in the Oil & Gas sector. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of geological principles, particularly as they apply to resource exploration and evaluation, working in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret seismic, well log, core, and production data to identify and evaluate potential hydrocarbon reservoirs.
• Develop and refine geological models and maps for exploration prospects.
• Conduct geological risk assessments and contribute to prospect portfolio management.
• Collaborate with geophysicists, reservoir engineers, and other geoscientists to integrate data and interpretations.
• Prepare geological reports, presentations, and recommendations for exploration drilling targets.
• Stay abreast of the latest geological technologies and methodologies in exploration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in geological exploration, with a focus on the Oil & Gas industry .
• Proficiency with geological interpretation software (e.g., Petrel, Kingdom, GeoGraphix).
• Strong understanding of sedimentology, stratigraphy, structural geology, and depositional environments.
• Experience with seismic interpretation and attribute analysis.
• Excellent data analysis and visualization skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous pension scheme and retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off for professional development and conferences.
• Opportunity to contribute to significant exploration discoveries in the Oil & Gas sector .