Remote Lead Subsurface Geologist - Prospectivity & Basin

Placements24

Polokwane

Hybrid

ZAR 3,001,000 - 4,168,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Home office allowance

IT support

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan with company match

Generous vacation

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Subsurface Geologist for our fully remote exploration team. This senior role drives geological understanding and prospectivity analysis across basins, mentoring junior geologists and collaborating with geoscientists, geophysicists, and engineers to de-risk exploration ventures.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in Geology, 10+ years in exploration geology, and advanced skills in seismic interpretation and geological modeling.

Qualifications

Master's degree or PhD in Geology or related Earth Science.
10+ years of exploration geology experience.
Experience with unconventional plays is advantageous.
Strong remote-work communication and leadership qualities.

Responsibilities

Lead geological interpretations of seismic data and well logs.
Conduct basin analysis and play fairway mapping.
Evaluate exploration prospects and appraise resource volumes.
Mentor junior geologists and provide technical guidance.
Prepare high-quality geological reports and prospect documentation.

Skills

Seismic interpretation

Basin analysis

Structural geology

Stratigraphy

Sedimentology

Geological modeling software

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Geology

Tools

Petrel

GeoGraphix

Job description

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in Geology, 10+ years in exploration geology, and advanced skills in seismic interpretation and geological modeling.

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