Remote Senior Geophysicist - Seismic Interpretation Lead

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,969,000 - 2,953,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geophysicist with expertise in seismic interpretation for a fully remote role. The candidate will analyze 2D/3D seismic data, integrate with well and other geophysical data, and build robust subsurface models.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in Geophysics or Geology with 8+ years in seismic interpretation in oil and gas, and is proficient in Petrel, Kingdom Suite, and GeoGraphix. Remote collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Geophysics, Geology, or related earth science discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in seismic interpretation in oil & gas.
• Proven expertise with complex seismic data across varied geological settings.

Responsibilities

• Interpret 2D and 3D seismic data to identify structures and hydrocarbon plays.
• Integrate seismic interpretations with well, gravity, and magnetic data.
• Build and refine subsurface models using advanced interpretation tools.
• Evaluate dataset quality and recommend reprocessing when needed.
• Perform AVO analysis and other quantitative seismic techniques.
• Prepare detailed technical reports for exploration teams.
• Collaborate with geologists, reservoir engineers, and geoscientists.
• Stay updated on seismic interpretation technologies and methodologies.
• Mentor junior geophysicists and contribute to knowledge sharing.

Skills

Seismic interpretation

Remote teamwork

Data integration

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Geophysics/Geology

Tools

Petrel

Kingdom Suite

GeoGraphix

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geophysicist with expertise in seismic interpretation for a fully remote role. The candidate will analyze 2D/3D seismic data, integrate with well and other geophysical data, and build robust subsurface models.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in Geophysics or Geology with 8+ years in seismic interpretation in oil and gas, and is proficient in Petrel, Kingdom Suite, and GeoGraphix. Remote collaboration is essential.