Remote Senior Geologist: Prospectivity & Exploration Leader

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Professional development

Home office setup stipend

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Industry conferences

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Geologist to lead exploration efforts from anywhere. You will analyze seismic data, well logs, cores, and regional geology to identify hydrocarbon prospects and define targets, leveraging advanced modeling and data interpretation.

You will collaborate with a distributed team of geoscientists and engineers, develop geological models, perform risk assessments, and present findings to management and partners.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Geology, Earth Sciences, or related field.
• 8+ years of exploration geology experience with prospect identification/evaluation.
• Proficiency in Petrel, GeoGraphix, Kingdom Suite.
• Expertise in seismic interpretation and sequence stratigraphy.
• Understanding of structural geology, sedimentology, and petroleum systems.
• Experience with diverse geological datasets.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills for remote collaboration.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting with reliable internet.

Responsibilities

• Interpret seismic, well log and core data to identify hydrocarbon reservoirs.
• Develop detailed geological models and maps for exploration targets.
• Conduct regional geological studies to assess play concepts and prospectivity.
• Integrate geochemistry and other data into geological interpretations.
• Perform volumetric calculations and assess geological risks.
• Collaborate remotely with geophysicists, engineers, and management on strategies.
• Utilize advanced geological software and data visualization tools.
• Prepare technical presentations and reports for management/partners.
• Stay updated on exploration technologies and methodologies.
• Contribute to portfolio management and strategic planning.

Skills

Seismic interpretation

Sequence stratigraphy

Geological modeling

Structural geology

Sedimentology

Remote collaboration

Data interpretation

Education

Master's or PhD in Geology/Earth Sciences

Tools

Petrel

GeoGraphix

Kingdom Suite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Geologist to lead exploration efforts from anywhere. You will analyze seismic data, well logs, cores, and regional geology to identify hydrocarbon prospects and define targets, leveraging advanced modeling and data interpretation.

You will collaborate with a distributed team of geoscientists and engineers, develop geological models, perform risk assessments, and present findings to management and partners.