Remote Petroleum Geologist

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Software licenses

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a fully remote Petroleum Geologist to contribute to exploration and appraisal projects from a home office. The role emphasizes offshore and onshore basins, with collaboration across virtual teams in different time zones.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in petroleum geology, strong interpretation skills, and experience with major geological software. A Master's degree is highly desirable, and remote work requires excellent self-management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in petroleum geology focusing on exploration and prospect generation.
• Experience with seismic data, well logs and core data.

Responsibilities

• Interpret seismic, well logs, and core data to identify hydrocarbon prospects.
• Integrate subsurface data to build and refine geological models.
• Conduct basin analysis and play fairway mapping.
• Assess exploration and appraisal drilling targets.
• Prepare geological reports and data packages for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers and geoscientists in a remote team.

Skills

Geology interpretation

Seismic interpretation

Well logs analysis

Remote collaboration

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Petrel

Kingdom

GeoGraphix

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking independent exploration and production company within the **Oil & Gas** industry, is actively seeking a talented and motivated Remote Petroleum Geologist to join their expanding geoscience team. This fully remote position offers the unique opportunity to contribute to exploration and appraisal projects from the comfort of your home office, regardless of your physical location. You will play a critical role in analyzing geological data, identifying potential hydrocarbon prospects, and contributing to the subsurface understanding of various basins. This role requires a proactive individual with strong geological interpretation skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with virtual teams across different time zones. The successful candidate will leverage cutting-edge technologies and datasets to drive exploration success. As this is a remote-first role, exceptional communication and self-management skills are paramount for success in this role, which will primarily involve supporting operations that may be linked to the **Centurion, Gauteng, ZA** region, though direct office presence is not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret geological, geophysical, and petrophysical data to identify and evaluate potential hydrocarbon plays and prospects.
• Integrate multi-disciplinary subsurface data sets to build and refine geological models.
• Conduct basin analysis and play fairway mapping.
• Contribute to the assessment of exploration and appraisal drilling targets.
• Prepare geological reports, presentations, and data packages for internal review and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with reservoir engineers, geophysicists, and other geoscientists in a remote team environment.
• Utilize geological software and visualization tools for data analysis and interpretation.
• Stay updated with the latest geological concepts, technologies, and industry trends relevant to the **Oil & Gas** sector.
• Participate actively in remote team meetings and contribute to the company's geological knowledge base.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Earth Science, or a related field. A Master's degree is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in petroleum geology, with a focus on exploration and prospect generation.
• Strong skills in geological data interpretation, including seismic, well logs, and core data.
• Proficiency with geological workstation software (e.g., Petrel, Kingdom, GeoGraphix).
• Demonstrated ability to conduct basin analysis and prospect evaluation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex geological concepts clearly.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage workload effectively in a remote setting.
• Experience in the **Oil & Gas** industry is essential.
• Must have a reliable high-speed internet connection and a dedicated home office space conducive to productive remote work.

Benefits

• This fully remote position offers significant flexibility and the opportunity to work on exciting exploration projects without the need for relocation.
• Our client provides a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement planning assistance.
• Access to advanced geological software licenses and professional development opportunities, such as online courses and virtual conferences, will be provided.
• This role offers a chance to be part of a collaborative, geographically dispersed team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of exploration within the **Oil & Gas** industry, supporting key strategic initiatives relevant to regions like **Centurion, Gauteng, ZA**.