Remote Petroleum Geologist

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office allowance

Health insurance

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Not disclosed company is seeking a skilled Remote Petroleum Geologist to join a global exploration team. This role leverages advanced geological expertise to evaluate hydrocarbon basins and prospects from a remote setting, analyzing seismic, well logs, and core samples to inform exploration strategies and investment decisions.

The position offers fully remote work with flexible hours, enabling collaboration across time zones and international projects within the Oil & Gas industry.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Geology or related geoscience field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in petroleum exploration geology.
• Strong proficiency in Petrel and ArcGIS for data integration and interpretation.
• Proven ability to assess geological risk and uncertainty in exploration contexts.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for a fully remote position.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed geological analysis and mapping using integrated subsurface datasets.
• Evaluate prospectivity of new areas and existing fields through basin analysis and play fairway mapping.
• Collaborate with geophysicists and reservoir engineers to develop integrated subsurface models.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for exploration opportunities.
• Stay abreast of the latest geological concepts and exploration technologies.

Skills

Geological data analysis

Remote collaboration

Presentation skills

Education

Master's degree or Ph.D. in Geology

Tools

Petrel

ArcGIS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Remote Petroleum Geologist to join their global exploration team. This position leverages advanced geological expertise to evaluate potential hydrocarbon basins and prospects from a remote setting. You will analyze vast geological datasets, including seismic, well logs, and core samples, to provide critical input for exploration strategies and investment decisions. This role offers the flexibility of working from anywhere, contributing to significant discoveries within the international Oil & Gas industry .

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed geological analysis and mapping using integrated subsurface datasets.
• Evaluate prospectivity of new areas and existing fields through basin analysis and play fairway mapping.
• Collaborate with geophysicists and reservoir engineers to develop integrated subsurface models.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for exploration opportunities.
• Stay abreast of the latest geological concepts and exploration technologies.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Geology, Petroleum Geology, or a related geoscience field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in petroleum exploration geology .
• Strong proficiency in geological software for data integration and interpretation (e.g., Petrel, ArcGIS).
• Proven ability to assess geological risk and uncertainty in exploration contexts.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, essential for a fully remote position.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health and retirement plans.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and ongoing remote work expenses.
• Opportunity to work on diverse international projects with leading geoscientists.
• Flexible working hours to accommodate different time zones.
• Fully remote work environment, offering exceptional work-life balance.