Remote Lead Geoscientist — Seismic Interpretation

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 2,470,000 - 3,787,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Geoscientist specializing in seismic interpretation to guide a remote technical team. You will drive interpretation across basins, identify exploration targets, and de-risk hydrocarbon prospects using 2D/3D seismic data, well logs, and core data.

You will mentor junior staff and contribute to new seismic workflows in a fully remote setting. You will work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with a diverse group of experts from your home office, leading

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Geophysics, Geology, or related geoscience discipline.
• Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in seismic interpretation within the Oil & Gas exploration sector.
• Expertise in 2D and 3D seismic data processing and interpretation software (Petrel, HampsonRussell, OpendTect).
• Strong understanding of structural geology, stratigraphy, and depositional environments.
• Proven track record of successful prospect identification and evaluation using seismic data.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Superior communication and collaboration skills for remote teamwork.
• Ability to lead projects and mentor junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute seismic data interpretation projects for exploration and appraisal opportunities.
• Integrate seismic data with well logs, core data, and other geological information to build comprehensive subsurface models.
• Identify and map geological structures, stratigraphic features, and potential hydrocarbon traps.
• Perform quantitative seismic interpretation, including amplitude-based attribute analysis and inversion.
• Evaluate exploration risk and uncertainty associated with seismic interpretations.
• Collaborate closely with exploration teams, geologists, and reservoir engineers in a virtual environment.
• Mentor and guide junior geoscientists in seismic interpretation techniques and best practices.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of new seismic interpretation technologies and workflows.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for management and technical review meetings.
• Stay current with advancements in seismic acquisition, processing, and interpretation.

Skills

Seismic interpretation

Project leadership

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Geophysics

PhD in Geophysics

Tools

Petrel

HampsonRussell

OpendTect

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Lead Geoscientist specializing in seismic interpretation to guide a remote technical team. You will drive interpretation across basins, identify exploration targets, and de-risk hydrocarbon prospects using 2D/3D seismic data, well logs, and core data.

You will mentor junior staff and contribute to new seismic workflows in a fully remote setting. You will work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with a diverse group of experts from your home office, leading