Remote Seismic Exploration Geophysicist (South Africa)

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Exploration Geophysicist to join its global exploration team. The role is fully remote within South Africa, with responsibilities spanning acquisition, processing, and interpretation of seismic data to identify oil and gas prospects.

You will develop workflows using Petrel, GeoGraphix and Hampson-Russell, integrate geophysical data with geology and well information, and contribute to risk assessments and exploration strategies while collaborating

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Geophysics, Physics, or related Earth Science.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in exploration geophysics, with a strong focus on seismic interpretation.
• Proficiency in seismic interpretation software: Petrel, GeoGraphix, Hampson-Russell.

Responsibilities

• Acquire, process, and interpret 2D/3D seismic data and other geophysical datasets to identify hydrocarbon prospects.
• Develop geophysical workflows for data processing and interpretation using industry-standard software.
• Integrate geophysical data with geological models and well data to create robust subsurface interpretations.
• Conduct risk assessments and uncertainty analyses for exploration prospects.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports and presentations for internal stakeholders and management.
• Collaborate closely with exploration geologists, reservoir engineers, and other team members across different time zones.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in geophysical technologies and methodologies.
• Provide geophysical support for drilling operations and well planning.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of exploration strategies and geophysical best practices.

Skills

Seismic interpretation

Analytical thinking

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Geophysics or related Earth Science

Tools

Petrel

GeoGraphix

Hampson-Russell

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Exploration Geophysicist to join its global exploration team. The role is fully remote within South Africa, with responsibilities spanning acquisition, processing, and interpretation of seismic data to identify oil and gas prospects.

You will develop workflows using Petrel, GeoGraphix and Hampson-Russell, integrate geophysical data with geology and well information, and contribute to risk assessments and exploration strategies while collaborating