Remote Geophysical Data Analyst for Energy Exploration

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 720,000 - 1,050,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote working arrangement

Medical aid

Retirement fund benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Geophysical Data Analyst for a prominent energy sector client in South Africa. The role is primarily remote, with responsibilities to process, analyze, and interpret seismic, gravity, and magnetic data to identify reservoir potential and guide exploration strategies.

You will work with geologists and reservoir engineers, use Petrel, Kingdom Suite, and OpendTect, and maintain geophysical databases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geophysics, Geology, or a related Earth Science field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 4–6 years of experience in geophysical data analysis, preferably within the oil and gas or mining sectors.
• Proficiency with geophysical software such as Petrel, Kingdom Suite, OpendTect, or similar interpretation platforms.
• Strong understanding of seismic data processing workflows and interpretation principles.
• Experience with seismic attribute analysis and inversion techniques is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Good communication and collaboration skills for effective remote teamwork.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to meet project deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process and quality control raw geophysical data, including seismic, gravity, and magnetic surveys.
• Perform data analysis and interpretation to identify geological structures, stratigraphy, and potential hydrocarbon accumulations.
• Utilize geophysical software packages for data visualization, interpretation, and modeling.
• Integrate geophysical data with other subsurface data (e.g., well logs, core data) for comprehensive reservoir characterization.
• Generate reports, maps, and cross-sections to present geophysical findings to the exploration and management teams.
• Assist in the planning and design of new geophysical acquisition campaigns.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in geophysical techniques, software, and data processing methodologies.
• Collaborate effectively with geologists, reservoir engineers, and other team members in a remote setting.
• Maintain accurate and organized geophysical databases and project documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geophysics/ Earth Science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Petrel

Kingdom Suite

OpendTect

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Geophysical Data Analyst for a prominent energy sector client in South Africa. The role is primarily remote, with responsibilities to process, analyze, and interpret seismic, gravity, and magnetic data to identify reservoir potential and guide exploration strategies.

You will work with geologists and reservoir engineers, use Petrel, Kingdom Suite, and OpendTect, and maintain geophysical databases.