Remote Lead Geoscientist — Seismic Interpretation & Leadership

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybride; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Home office setup stipend

IT support

Flexible working hours

Generous annual leave

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Professional development

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Geoscientist for a globally recognized energy exploration company. The role is fully remote, enabling you to interpret complex geological and geophysical data, identify hydrocarbon prospects, and optimize existing assets.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior geoscientists, and collaborate with reservoir and production engineers to develop integrated field strategies, all while maintaining high standards of data quality and remote collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Geology, Geophysics, or related earth science.
• 10+ years of exploration geoscience experience with a proven prospect generation track record.
• Extensive experience with seismic interpretation software (Petrel, Kingdom Suite, HampsonRussell).
• Strong understanding of structural geology, stratigraphy, and sedimentology.
• Proficiency in geophysical data processing and inversion techniques.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and project management experience.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills for remote collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.
• Experience with unconventional resources is highly desirable.

Responsabilités

• Lead seismic interpretation and attribute analysis across diverse settings.
• Develop and refine geological models using well, core, and seismic data.
• Conduct basin analysis and play fairway mapping to identify opportunities.
• Oversee geophysical data processing and velocity modeling.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers to define well locations and development plans.
• Mentor junior geoscientists and provide technical direction.
• Prepare technical reports, maps, and presentations for internal and external partners.
• Ensure data quality and adherence to company standards.
• Evaluate risks and uncertainties related to exploration prospects.
• Contribute to strategic planning and business development of the exploration team.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Time management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Formation

Master's degree or PhD in Geology/Geophysics or related earth science

Outils

Petrel

Kingdom Suite

HampsonRussell

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Geoscientist for a globally recognized energy exploration company. The role is fully remote, enabling you to interpret complex geological and geophysical data, identify hydrocarbon prospects, and optimize existing assets.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior geoscientists, and collaborate with reservoir and production engineers to develop integrated field strategies, all while maintaining high standards of data quality and remote collaboration.