Remote Senior Geoscientist: Exploration & Growth Leader

Placements24; Bellville; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement withflex

Company-provided hardware and software

Comprehensive health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a Senior Geoscientist specializing in exploration. This remote-first role targets top talent globally, focusing on identifying hydrocarbon prospects via seismic interpretation and integrated basin analysis.

You will work with a cross-functional, distributed team to develop models, assess risks, and guide drilling strategies. A strong publication track record and remote collaboration skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Geology/Geophysics or related earth science.
• At least 10 years of hands-on exploration geoscience experience in Oil & Gas.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate diverse datasets for prospect generation.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; strong remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Interpret seismic data (2D/3D) to identify hydrocarbon traps and reservoirs.
• Integrate geological, geophysical, and engineering data for subsurface models.
• Conduct basin analysis, play fairway mapping, and prospect risk assessments.
• Utilize Petrel and Kingdom for visualization and interpretation of structures.
• Collaborate with geophysicists, reservoir engineers, and drilling teams in a virtual setting.
• Develop geological models for resource estimation and field development planning.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and presentations for management.
• Mentor junior geoscientists and contribute to team development.
• Stay updated with new geoscience technologies and methodologies.
• Assist planning and execution of exploration drilling programs.

Skills

Seismic interpretation

Sequence stratigraphy

Structural geology

Data integration

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Geology/Geophysics

Ph.D. in Geology/Geophysics

Tools

Petrel

Kingdom

Geoscience software

Job description

Placements24 invites applications for a Senior Geoscientist specializing in exploration. This remote-first role targets top talent globally, focusing on identifying hydrocarbon prospects via seismic interpretation and integrated basin analysis.

You will work with a cross-functional, distributed team to develop models, assess risks, and guide drilling strategies. A strong publication track record and remote collaboration skills are valued.