Remote Senior Geophysicist

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Global exploration projects

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a Remote Senior Geophysicist to join a globally dispersed exploration team. You will interpret seismic and geophysical data to identify hydrocarbon potential and contribute to subsurface characterization for exploration strategies.

The role is fully remote with significant impact, requiring 8+ years of experience, a Master’s or PhD in Geophysics, and expertise with Petrel and Kingdom Suite.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Geophysics, Geology, or a related geoscience discipline.
• 8+ years of seismic interpretation and geophysical analysis experience in Oil & Gas.
• Proficiency in Petrel and Kingdom Suite.
• Strong knowledge of seismic acquisition, processing, and interpretation.
• Experience with quantitative seismic interpretation techniques.
• Excellent analytical and remote collaboration communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret seismic data (2D/3D) to identify structures and hydrocarbon potential.
• Integrate seismic data with well logs and core information.
• Perform velocity analysis, migration, and seismic attribute analysis.
• Conduct geophysical risk assessments and prospect generation.
• Develop and maintain geophysical databases with QA.
• Collaborate with geologists and reservoir engineers on subsurface models.

Skills

Seismic interpretation

Geophysics analysis

Remote collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Geophysics/Geology

Tools

Petrel

Kingdom Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Remote Senior Geophysicist to join their globally dispersed exploration team. This role focuses on the interpretation of seismic and geophysical data to identify and evaluate hydrocarbon potential. You will play a key part in subsurface characterization, contributing to exploration strategies and providing vital data for resource assessment within the Oil & Gas industry. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced geophysicist looking for a fully remote position with significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret seismic data (2D/3D) to identify geological structures, stratigraphic traps, and potential hydrocarbon accumulations.
• Integrate seismic data with other subsurface information, including well logs and core data.
• Perform velocity analysis, migration, and seismic attribute analysis.
• Conduct geophysical risk assessments and contribute to exploration prospect generation.
• Develop and maintain geophysical databases and ensure data quality control.
• Collaborate with geologists and reservoir engineers to build integrated subsurface models.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Geophysics, Geology, or a related geoscience discipline.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in seismic interpretation and geophysical analysis within the Oil & Gas sector.
• Proficiency in industry-standard seismic interpretation software (e.g., Petrel, Kingdom Suite).
• Strong understanding of seismic acquisition, processing, and interpretation principles.
• Experience with quantitative seismic interpretation techniques is highly valued.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills for remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering flexibility and autonomy.
• Opportunities for professional development and participation in industry forums.
• Contribute to critical exploration projects in the global energy market.
• A supportive and collaborative virtual team environment.