Global Remote Seismic Interpretation Leader

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 1,976,000 - 2,964,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

comprehensive health coverage

generous annual leave

dedicated professional development bud

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Geoscientist with seismic interpretation expertise to join a globally distributed, fully remote team. You will lead advanced seismic interpretation and integrate data to evaluate hydrocarbon prospects.

The role emphasizes independence, strong cross-team communication, and mentoring junior geoscientists, with exposure to offshore projects and international basins.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Geology/Geophysics or related Earth Science.
• Minimum 10 years of seismic interpretation experience in oil & gas.
• Proficiency with Petrel and Kingdom seismic interpretation software.
• Experience with offshore exploration is desirable.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced seismic interpretation for global exploration projects.
• Integrate seismic data with well logs and core data for subsurface models.
• Identify drilling prospects and assess geological risk.
• Collaborate with engineers and geologists via virtual channels.
• Mentor junior geoscientists and prepare technical reports for committees.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Geology/Geophysics

PhD in Geology/Geophysics (optional)

Tools

Petrel

Kingdom

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Geoscientist with seismic interpretation expertise to join a globally distributed, fully remote team. You will lead advanced seismic interpretation and integrate data to evaluate hydrocarbon prospects.

The role emphasizes independence, strong cross-team communication, and mentoring junior geoscientists, with exposure to offshore projects and international basins.