Petroleum Geochemist - Flexible Work & Hydrocarbon Analysis

Placements24

Polokwane

Hybrid

ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Bonus
Medical benefits
Conferences support
Flexible work
Polokwane environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Petroleum Geochemist to join the integrated geoscience team in Polokwane. You will analyze geochemical data from oil, gas, and rock samples to provide insights for prospect evaluation and field development.

The role requires deep organic geochemistry knowledge and experience in the Oil & Gas sector. You will collaborate with exploration and production teams to incorporate geochemical interpretations into development plans and contribute to new methodologies for

Qualifications

  • PhD or MSc in Geochemistry or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years in petroleum geochemistry, Oil & Gas industry preferred.
  • Proficiency in geochemical analytical techniques and data interpretation software.
  • Strong knowledge of organic matter kinetics, biomarker analysis, and stable isotope geochemistry.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze geochemical data from source rocks, oils, and natural gases to support prospect evaluation and field development.
  • Calibrate geological models with geochemical constraints.
  • Collaborate with exploration and production teams to integrate geochemical interpretations into field development plans.
  • Contribute to development and application of new geochemical methodologies.

Skills

Geochemistry
Oil & Gas knowledge
Data interpretation
Communication skills

Education

PhD or MSc in Geochemistry

Tools

Basin modeling software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Petroleum Geochemist to join the integrated geoscience team in Polokwane. You will analyze geochemical data from oil, gas, and rock samples to provide insights for prospect evaluation and field development.

The role requires deep organic geochemistry knowledge and experience in the Oil & Gas sector. You will collaborate with exploration and production teams to incorporate geochemical interpretations into development plans and contribute to new methodologies for

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