Remote Seismic Geophysicist: Data Analysis & Exploration

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Health benefits

Development opportunities

Collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Geophysicist to join our client's exploration team. The role is remote with critical operations centered around Welkom, SA, focusing on seismic data analysis to identify hydrocarbon prospects.

You will integrate seismic interpretation with geological information and collaborate with geologists and engineers. Applicants should hold a Master’s or PhD in Geophysics and 5+ years of experience, with Proficiency in Petrel, Kingdom, and Hampson-Russell.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Geophysics or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in seismic data interpretation, preferably within the oil and gas industry.
• Proficiency with industry-standard seismic interpretation software (Petrel, Kingdom, Hampson-Russell).
• Strong understanding of seismic acquisition, processing, and imaging principles.
• Experience with seismic attribute analysis, AVO, and inversion techniques.

Responsibilities

• Process, interpret, and integrate 2D and 3D seismic data to delineate subsurface structures and potential hydrocarbon accumulations.
• Utilize advanced geophysical software packages for seismic data analysis, attribute analysis, and inversion.
• Collaborate with geologists and reservoir engineers to build integrated subsurface models.
• Conduct seismic hazard assessments and microseismic monitoring interpretation.
• Contribute to the generation of exploration leads and prospect evaluations.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in geophysical technology and interpretation techniques.

Skills

Seismic data interpretation

Analytical skills

Remote work capability

Education

Master's degree in Geophysics

PhD in Geophysics

Tools

Petrel

Kingdom

Hampson-Russell

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Geophysicist to join our client's exploration team. The role is remote with critical operations centered around Welkom, SA, focusing on seismic data analysis to identify hydrocarbon prospects.

You will integrate seismic interpretation with geological information and collaborate with geologists and engineers. Applicants should hold a Master’s or PhD in Geophysics and 5+ years of experience, with Proficiency in Petrel, Kingdom, and Hampson-Russell.