Remote Senior Geologist: Hydrocarbon Exploration Expert

Placements24

Mtubatuba Local Municipality

Remote

ZAR 1,971,000 - 2,956,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work
Competitive salary
Global health insurance
Flexible vacation

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Geologist to join a globally distributed exploration team in a fully remote role. You will evaluate hydrocarbon prospects using seismic interpretation and regional geology expertise, collaborating with geophysicists and engineers to support asset portfolio growth and risk de-risking.

The role demands a strong background in sedimentary basins, seismic interpretation, and advanced geological modeling, with a track record of maturing exploration

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or Ph.D. in Geology or a related Earth Science discipline.
  • 10+ years of experience in geological exploration, with focus on oil and gas.
  • Expertise with seismic interpretation, sequence stratigraphy, and basin analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Perform geological mapping and interpretation of seismic data, well logs, and core samples to identify potential hydrocarbon traps.
  • Develop and refine geological models for exploration and appraisal targets, integrating diverse datasets.
  • Evaluate and quantify exploration risks and uncertainties.
  • Plan and execute exploration programs, including seismic surveys and fieldwork.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate geological insights into portfolio planning.
  • Prepare technical reports, presentations, and prospect evaluations for management.

Skills

Seismic interpretation
Sequence stratigraphy
Basin analysis
Geological modeling
Petrel/Kingdom
Remote collaboration
Technical reporting

Education

Master's or PhD in Geology

Tools

Petrel
Kingdom

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Geologist to join a globally distributed exploration team in a fully remote role. You will evaluate hydrocarbon prospects using seismic interpretation and regional geology expertise, collaborating with geophysicists and engineers to support asset portfolio growth and risk de-risking.

The role demands a strong background in sedimentary basins, seismic interpretation, and advanced geological modeling, with a track record of maturing exploration

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