Remote Lead Geoscientist: Subsurface Interpretation

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Geoscientist for a fully remote role. Based in Cape Town or globally, you will head subsurface interpretation, integrate geology, geophysics and reservoir data, and guide a remote team toward robust models and drilling targets. A Master’s or Ph.D.

in Geology or Geophysics is required, with 10+ years in subsurface interpretation. Proficiency with Petrel and Kingdom Suite is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Geology, Geophysics, or a related Earth Science discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in subsurface interpretation and exploration geoscience.
• Experience with Petrel and Kingdom Suite.
• Ability to lead projects and mentor teams in a remote setting.
• Strong background in structural geology, sedimentology, and sequence stratigraphy.
• Proficiency in seismic data processing and attribute analysis.
• Excellent communication for remote collaboration.
• Experience with frontier and mature basins is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead seismic, well log, and core interpretation to build subsurface geological models.
• Develop and refine exploration and appraisal strategies based on geological risk assessments.
• Oversee the integration of multidisciplinary subsurface data (geology, geophysics, reservoir engineering).
• Guide the geophysical team in data processing and attribute analysis for prospect identification.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior geoscientists and interpreters within the remote team structure.
• Contribute to the definition of drilling targets and well placement strategies.
• Present technical findings and interpretations to internal stakeholders and management.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in geological modeling and data management for remote access.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers and petrophysicists to build a holistic understanding of subsurface potential.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Analytical

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Geology or Geophysics

Tools

Petrel

Kingdom Suite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Geoscientist for a fully remote role. Based in Cape Town or globally, you will head subsurface interpretation, integrate geology, geophysics and reservoir data, and guide a remote team toward robust models and drilling targets. A Master’s or Ph.D.

in Geology or Geophysics is required, with 10+ years in subsurface interpretation. Proficiency with Petrel and Kingdom Suite is essential.