Petroleum Geoscientist - Exploration

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly qualified Petroleum Geoscientist to join their exploration team in Mossel Bay. You will integrate seismic, well, core, and production data to build subsurface models and identify viable exploration prospects with strong risk and reward judgments.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in geoscience and at least six years of petroleum exploration experience, with proficiency in Petrel or GeoGraphix and advanced mapping skills.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in geoscience or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of petroleum exploration experience.
• Strong seismic interpretation, structural geology, and sequence stratigraphy skills.
• Proficiency with Petrel or GeoGraphix and related software.
• Experience in prospect risk assessment and volumetric calculations.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Integrate seismic, well log, core, and production data to develop subsurface models.
• Identify and rank exploration prospects based on geological risk and reward.
• Use geological software for basin analysis and mapping.
• Collaborate with reservoir and drilling engineers to optimize strategies.
• Prepare technical reports and recommendations for campaigns.
• Stay updated on new geoscience technologies and methods.

Skills

Seismic interpretation

Structural geology

Sequence stratigraphy

Prospect risk assessment

Volumetric calculations

Communication

Teamwork

Presentation skills

Education

Master's degree in geoscience

PhD in Geology/Geophysics

Tools

Petrel

GeoGraphix

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented Petroleum Geoscientist to join their exploration team based in Mossel Bay . This role is integral to discovering and evaluating new hydrocarbon resources. You will be responsible for integrating various geological and geophysical datasets to build comprehensive subsurface models and identify promising exploration prospects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in exploration geoscience, with proven experience in prospect evaluation and risk assessment within the challenging oil and gas landscape. You will work within a collaborative environment, contributing to strategic decisions that drive the company's growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Integrate and interpret seismic, well log, core, and production data to develop detailed subsurface geological models.
• Identify, evaluate, and rank exploration prospects based on geological risk and potential reward.
• Utilize advanced geological software for basin analysis, seismic interpretation, and prospect mapping.
• Collaborate closely with reservoir engineers and drilling engineers to optimize exploration and appraisal strategies.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for exploration campaigns.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and methodologies in petroleum geoscience.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Geology, Geophysics, or a related geoscience field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in petroleum exploration, focusing on oil and gas .
• Strong skills in seismic interpretation, structural geology, and sequence stratigraphy.
• Proficiency with geological modeling and seismic interpretation software (e.g., Petrel, GeoGraphix).
• Experience in prospect risk assessment and volumetric calculations.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and attending industry conferences.
• Exposure to diverse geological settings and challenging exploration projects.
• A supportive and innovative team environment.
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.