Remote Senior Geophysical Interpreter - Seismic Leader

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Professional development opportunities

Advanced training

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting for a globally recognized energy exploration leader seeking a Senior Geophysical Interpreter to join its fully remote team. The role focuses on seismic data interpretation to identify hydrocarbon prospects and explore opportunities.

You will use Petrel, Kingdom Suite and GeoGraphix to analyze 2D/3D seismic data, integrate with well, gravity and other datasets, and develop subsurface models.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Geophysics, Geology, or related Earth Science field.
• Minimum of 10 years of seismic interpretation experience in oil and gas exploration.
• Proven track record interpreting complex geological settings (structural & stratigraphic plays).
• Expertise in industry-standard seismic interpretation and visualization software.
• Strong understanding of seismic data processing principles and their impact on interpretation.
• Proficiency in quantitative seismic interpretation techniques (AVO analysis, impedance inversion).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Independent work capability and effective remote collaboration.
• Experience with unconventional resource plays is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and analyze large 2D/3D seismic datasets to identify reservoirs and structures.
• Integrate seismic interpretations with well data, gravity, magnetic and other datasets.
• Utilize Petrel, Kingdom Suite and GeoGraphix for data processing, visualization and interpretation.
• Perform amplitude/attribute analysis, seismic inversions and other quantitative techniques.
• Identify and map leads and prospects, evaluating size, risk and economics.
• Build integrated subsurface models with geologists and reservoir engineers.
• Prepare geophysical reports, presentations, and prospect maps for management.
• Mentor junior geophysicists and share knowledge within the team.
• Stay updated on latest geophysical technologies and best practices.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Independent worker

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Geophysics or related Earth Science

PhD in Geophysics or related Earth Science

Tools

Petrel

Kingdom Suite

GeoGraphix

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting for a globally recognized energy exploration leader seeking a Senior Geophysical Interpreter to join its fully remote team. The role focuses on seismic data interpretation to identify hydrocarbon prospects and explore opportunities.

You will use Petrel, Kingdom Suite and GeoGraphix to analyze 2D/3D seismic data, integrate with well, gravity and other datasets, and develop subsurface models.