Lead Geoscientist Frontier Exploration & Subsurface Modeling

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Retirement planning

Professional development

Performance bonuses

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Geoscientist to spearhead exploration initiatives from Centurion. You will guide geological and geophysical interpretation, subsurface modeling, and prospect generation, leading a team of geoscientists and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes cutting-edge geoscience techniques, technical leadership, and significant impact on exploration success within frontier or complex basins.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Geology, Geophysics, or related earth science.
• 10+ years of progressive oil and gas exploration geoscience experience.
• Extensive seismic interpretation and geological modeling proficiency.
• Proven track record in prospect generation and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Lead geological and geophysical evaluation of exploration acreage.
• Develop and interpret subsurface models using diverse data.
• Utilize software for data visualization, interpretation, and ranking.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers and drilling teams to optimize wells.
• Mentor junior geoscientists and foster technical excellence.

Skills

Geology

Geophysics

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Geology/Geophysics

Tools

Seismic interpretation software

Geological modeling

Well log analysis

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Lead Geoscientist to spearhead exploration initiatives from Centurion. You will guide geological and geophysical interpretation, subsurface modeling, and prospect generation, leading a team of geoscientists and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes cutting-edge geoscience techniques, technical leadership, and significant impact on exploration success within frontier or complex basins.