Remote Lead Exploration Geologist: Strategy & Prospecting

Placements24

Paarl

Hybrid

ZAR 2,000,000 - 3,600,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Exploration Geologist for a fully remote role in the oil and gas sector. You will guide exploration strategies, interpret seismic and well data, and lead a dispersed team of geoscientists to de-risk ventures from a global hub.

Strong leadership and deep petroleum geology expertise are essential. The role emphasizes basin analysis, petroleum systems, and advanced geological modeling in a remote setting, with opportunities to influence major exploration campaigns and

Qualifications

Ph.D. or Master's degree in Geology, Petroleum Geology, or related earth science.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement regional and global exploration strategies.
Lead the geological interpretation of seismic, well, and other geological data to identify drillable prospects.
Oversee the creation and validation of detailed subsurface geological models.
Conduct basin analysis, petroleum systems modeling, and play fairway mapping.
Mentor and guide a remote team of exploration geologists and geoscientists.
Collaborate with geophysicists, reservoir engineers, and management on exploration opportunities.
Prepare and present geological assessments, prospect evaluations, and exploration results to senior management and stakeholders.
Manage exploration data repositories and ensure data quality and accessibility.
Stay abreast of emerging exploration technologies and methodologies, recommending adoption where appropriate.