Lead Geoscientist - Subsurface Exploration

Placements24; Richards Bay; Híbrido; ZAR 1 200 000 - 2 400 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Fully remote

Competitive salary & bonus

Health & retirement

Professional development

Conference attendance

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 seeks a Lead Geoscientist to spearhead subsurface exploration from a fully remote setting. You will drive seismic interpretation, build integrated subsurface models, and lead a multidisciplinary team across global assets.

You will oversee exploration strategy, risk analyses, and collaboration with reservoir engineers and asset teams to optimize resource development. A senior, technically driven leader is required.

Qualificações

• Minimum 12 years of progressive oil & gas exploration experience focusing on seismic interpretation and prospect generation.
• Proven track record leading multidisciplinary geoscience teams.
• Proficiency with industry-standard seismic interpretation software (Petrel, Kingdom, OpendTect).
• Expertise in structural geology, sequence stratigraphy, and basin analysis.

Responsabilidades

• Lead geological and geophysical interpretation of seismic data to identify and evaluate potential oil and gas reservoirs.
• Develop integrated subsurface models using well logs, core data, seismic attributes, and production history.
• Mentor and manage a team of geoscientists, fostering collaboration and technical excellence.
• Oversee exploration and appraisal drilling campaigns and Prospect risk assessment.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers, petrophysicists, and asset teams to optimize development strategies.
• Stay abreast of new geoscience technologies and advocate their adoption.
• Present findings to senior management and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to exploration strategy and portfolio management.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Geoscience expertise

Seismic interpretation

Team mentorship

Stakeholder comms

Remote collaboration

Formação académica

Master's/PhD in Geology/Geophysics

Ferramentas

Petrel

Kingdom

OpendTect

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

Our client, a leading innovator in the Oil & Gas exploration and production sector, is actively seeking a highly accomplished Lead Geoscientist to spearhead their subsurface exploration initiatives. This is a prestigious, fully remote position, empowering you to leverage your extensive expertise from anywhere. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in identifying and evaluating new hydrocarbon prospects, contributing significantly to the company's future growth and success. You will lead a talented team of geoscientists, driving geological interpretations and integrating multidisciplinary data to unlock valuable subsurface resources. This role demands a visionary leader with a passion for discovery and a deep understanding of complex geological systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the geological and geophysical interpretation of seismic data to identify and evaluate potential oil and gas reservoirs.
• Develop integrated subsurface models incorporating well logs, core data, seismic attributes, and production history.
• Manage and mentor a team of geoscientists, providing technical guidance and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Oversee the planning and execution of exploration and appraisal drilling campaigns.
• Conduct prospect risk assessment and uncertainty analysis, providing robust quantitative evaluations.
• Collaborate closely with reservoir engineers, petrophysicists, and asset teams to ensure optimal resource development strategies.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in geoscience technologies and methodologies, advocating for their adoption.
• Present geological findings and recommendations to senior management and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the company's exploration strategy and portfolio management.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Geology, Geophysics, or a related geoscience discipline.
• A minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in oil and gas exploration, with a strong focus on seismic interpretation and prospect generation.
• Demonstrated experience in leading multidisciplinary geoscience teams.
• Proficiency with industry-standard seismic interpretation software (e.g., Petrel, Kingdom, OpendTect).
• Expertise in structural geology, sequence stratigraphy, and basin analysis.
• Strong understanding of petrophysics and well log analysis.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively and independently in a remote, collaborative setting.
• Experience in the South African geological setting is a significant advantage.

Benefits

• This fully remote role offers unparalleled flexibility and autonomy.
• Our client provides a highly attractive salary and bonus structure, reflecting the senior nature of this position.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and retirement benefits are included.
• Opportunities for professional development, attending international conferences, and contributing to cutting-edge research are extensive.
• You will be part of a globally respected organization with a commitment to innovation and sustainability in the Oil & Gas industry.
• This role presents a unique chance to shape exploration strategies and significantly impact the company's asset base.