Lead Geologist - Exploration

Placements24; Rustenburg; Remote; ZAR 2,449,000 - 3,591,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Remote work

Professional development support

Conference attendance

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 in the Oil & Gas sector seeks a Lead Geologist to spearhead global exploration initiatives from a fully remote position. You will identify prospects, evaluate hydrocarbon potential, and develop geological models by interpreting seismic, well logs, and core data.

You will mentor a multinational team of geoscientists, guide strategy for drilling campaigns, and collaborate with geophysicists and reservoir engineers to integrate geology into the exploration framework.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Geology or related Earth Science.
• 10+ years in oil and gas exploration geology with prospect generation.
• Experience in seismic interpretation, sequence stratigraphy and basin analysis.
• Proficiency with Petrel or Kingdom Suite and data management systems.
• Strong leadership and remote-working capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead geological evaluation of new exploration opportunities and risk assessment.
• Develop and manage geological models and interpret seismic, well log, and core data.
• Plan and execute geological fieldwork and data acquisition programs.
• Provide input for exploration strategy, drilling campaigns and portfolio management.
• Mentor a team of exploration geologists and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams.
• Integrate geological insights into the broader exploration framework with management.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

MSc or PhD in Geology

Tools

Petrel

Kingdom Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking entity in the Oil & Gas industry, is seeking a distinguished Lead Geologist to spearhead exploration initiatives. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute your expertise from anywhere. You will be responsible for identifying and evaluating potential hydrocarbon assets, leveraging cutting-edge geological tools and data analysis techniques. This role is ideal for a visionary geologist who thrives on discovery and wishes to make a significant impact on the company's future reserves and resource base, guiding a global team of geoscientists in the pursuit of new energy frontiers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the geological evaluation of new exploration opportunities, including prospect identification and risk assessment.
• Develop and manage geological models and interpret seismic, well log, and core data for hydrocarbon potential.
• Oversee the planning and execution of geological fieldwork and data acquisition programs.
• Provide expert geological input for exploration strategy, drilling campaigns, and portfolio management.
• Mentor and guide a team of exploration geologists, fostering technical excellence and collaborative innovation.
• Collaborate closely with geophysicists, reservoir engineers, and management to integrate geological insights into the broader exploration framework.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in Geology or a related Earth Science discipline.
• Extensive experience (10+ years) in oil and gas exploration geology , with a proven track record of successful prospect generation.
• Expertise in seismic interpretation, sequence stratigraphy, and basin analysis.
• Proficiency with geological modeling software (e.g., Petrel, Kingdom Suite) and data management systems.
• Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills, with the ability to thrive in a remote work setting.
• Demonstrated experience in mentoring junior geoscientists and contributing to strategic decision-making in exploration.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for significant performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunity to work remotely with flexible working hours.
• Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
• Generous allowance for professional development and conference attendance.
• Chance to shape the future exploration strategy for a growing Oil & Gas company .