Geophysicist - Seismic Interpretation

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

Access to advanced seismic software

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Geophysicist specializing in seismic interpretation to support exploration activities in Upington, Northern Cape. You will analyze seismic data to identify subsurface structures and assist in reservoir evaluation alongside geologists and engineers.

You will work with advanced seismic software (Petrel, Kingdom Suite), contribute to exploration strategy, and participate in diverse geological plays within the energy sector.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Geophysics or related Earth Science.
• Minimum of 6 years of seismic interpretation experience in Oil & Gas exploration.
• Proficiency with Petrel and Kingdom Suite or similar software.
• Strong understanding of seismic acquisition, processing and data quality control.
• Experience with AVO analysis and attribute interpretation.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Interpret 2D and 3D seismic data to identify structures, faults, and stratigraphic features.
• Perform seismic attribute analysis and inversion to map reservoir properties.
• Integrate seismic data with well logs, core data, and other geological information.
• Generate prospect maps and volumetric assessments for hydrocarbon accumulations.
• Collaborate with geological and reservoir teams on field development planning.
• Develop and apply new seismic processing and interpretation techniques.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Geophysics

Tools

Petrel

Kingdom Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented Geophysicist specializing in Seismic Interpretation to join their exploration team supporting operations in the Upington, Northern Cape region. This role is fundamental to identifying and evaluating subsurface structures and potential hydrocarbon reservoirs through the analysis of seismic data. You will work closely with geologists and reservoir engineers to build integrated subsurface models and contribute to the company's exploration strategy. This position offers the chance to work on diverse geological plays and contribute to significant exploration projects within the energy sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret 2D and 3D seismic data to identify geological structures, faults, and stratigraphic features.
• Perform seismic attribute analysis and inversion to map reservoir properties.
• Integrate seismic data with well logs, core data, and other geological information.
• Generate prospect maps and volumetric assessments for potential hydrocarbon accumulations.
• Collaborate with geological and reservoir engineering teams on field development planning.
• Contribute to the development and application of new seismic processing and interpretation techniques.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Geophysics or a related Earth Science discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in seismic interpretation, with a focus on exploration within the Oil & Gas industry .
• Proficiency with industry-standard seismic interpretation software (e.g., Petrel, Kingdom Suite).
• Strong understanding of seismic acquisition, processing, and data quality control.
• Experience with AVO analysis and attribute interpretation.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong communication abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Support for professional development and attendance at conferences.
• Access to advanced seismic software and datasets.
• A collaborative work environment with opportunities for growth.