Geophysical Data Analyst - Hybrid Role, Growth & Exploration

Placements24; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Life insurance

Annual performance bonuses

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, Free State, invites a Geophysical Data Analyst to interpret and process seismic, gravity, and magnetic data. You will generate models, maps, and depth frames to support exploration and drilling decisions, collaborating with geologists and engineers.

The ideal candidate has a strong geophysics background, 5+ years in E&P, and proficiency with Petrel, GeoDepth, HampsonRussell, FMI, and Python scripting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geophysics, Physics, Geology, or related field is required.
• Minimum 5 years of geophysical data analysis experience in E&P.
• Proficiency with geophysical software packages: Petrel, GeoDepth, HampsonRussell, FMI.
• Strong seismic interpretation and data visualization skills.
• Experience with Python scripting is a plus.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Process, QC, and interpret seismic, gravity, and magnetic data.
• Build subsurface models by integrating geological and well data.
• Generate maps, depth maps, and other geophysical products.
• Identify exploration targets based on geophysical evidence.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations of findings.
• Collaborate with geologists and engineers on integrated studies.
• Stay updated with advances in geophysical processing and interpretation.

Skills

Data analysis

Python scripting

Seismic interpretation

Seismic processing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geophysics/Physics/Geology

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Petrel

GeoDepth

HampsonRussell

FMI

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, Free State, invites a Geophysical Data Analyst to interpret and process seismic, gravity, and magnetic data. You will generate models, maps, and depth frames to support exploration and drilling decisions, collaborating with geologists and engineers.

The ideal candidate has a strong geophysics background, 5+ years in E&P, and proficiency with Petrel, GeoDepth, HampsonRussell, FMI, and Python scripting.