Geophysicist

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Full medical and dental coverage

Generous paid time off

Support for professional development &

conference attendance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Geophysicist for its exploration team in Bloemfontein. You will interpret seismic and geophysical data to identify prospects and guide development, working with geology and engineering teams to build subsurface models.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in seismic data processing, with attention to detail and a passion for subsurface resources in Oil & Gas.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Geophysics or related geoscience.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in exploration geophysics with a focus on seismic interpretation.
• Proficiency with industry-standard seismic interpretation software (Petrel, Kingdom Suite).
• Strong understanding of seismic data acquisition, processing, and imaging.

Responsibilities

• Process, interpret, and integrate seismic, gravity, and magnetic data.
• Identify and evaluate hydrocarbon traps and optimize drilling locations.
• Develop subsurface models and support prospect generation.
• Collaborate with geologists and reservoir engineers on integrated interpretations.
• Utilize advanced geophysical software and interpretation techniques.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations on findings and recommendations.

Skills

Seismic interpretation

Geophysics

Data analysis

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Geophysics

Tools

Petrel

Kingdom Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is recruiting a skilled Geophysicist to join their exploration team in Bloemfontein . This role is pivotal in interpreting seismic and other geophysical data to identify potential hydrocarbon reserves and guide exploration and development efforts. You will work with geological and engineering teams to develop subsurface models and assess prospectivity. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in seismic data processing and interpretation, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for uncovering Earth's subsurface resources within the Oil & Gas context.

Key Responsibilities

• Process, interpret, and integrate various geophysical datasets , including seismic, gravity, and magnetic data.
• Identify and evaluate potential hydrocarbon traps and optimize drilling locations.
• Develop subsurface models and contribute to prospect generation and evaluation.
• Collaborate with geologists and reservoir engineers to build integrated subsurface interpretations.
• Utilize advanced geophysical software and interpretation techniques.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations on geophysical findings and recommendations.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Geophysics, or a related geoscience discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in exploration geophysics , with a focus on seismic interpretation.
• Proficiency with industry-standard seismic interpretation software (e.g., Petrel, Kingdom Suite).
• Strong understanding of seismic data acquisition , processing, and imaging principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with basin analysis and play fairway mapping is desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including performance incentives.
• Full medical and dental coverage.
• Generous paid time off.
• Support for professional development and conference attendance.
• Collaborative and innovative research environment.