Remote Senior Geoscientist - Exploration & Prospecting

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 2,003,000 - 3,673,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Remote work culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geoscientist (Exploration) for a fully remote role in the Oil & Gas sector. The candidate will lead seismic interpretation, risk assessment, and subsurface modeling across international basins, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams worldwide.

The role requires a PhD/MSc in geoscience, 10+ years of exploration experience, and strong communication skills to drive exploration strategy from a remote setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Geology, Geophysics, or related Earth Science discipline.
• Minimum 10 years in exploration geoscience in Oil & Gas with a strong track record of prospect generation.

Responsibilities

• Interpret 2D and 3D seismic data to delineate structures, traps, and reservoir potential.
• Integrate well, core, geochemical data with regional geological frameworks.
• Develop and refine subsurface models (maps, cross-sections, 3D volumes).
• Quantify geological uncertainty and perform volumetric and economic analyses.
• Collaborate with remote team members including geophysicists and engineers.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and prospect summaries for reviews.
• Contribute to regional exploration studies and new play concepts.
• Mentor junior geoscientists in the remote team.

Skills

Seismic interpretation

Petrel

Geophysics

Remote work

Education

MSc/PhD Geology/Geophysics

Tools

Petrel

Landmark

SKUA-GOCAD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geoscientist (Exploration) for a fully remote role in the Oil & Gas sector. The candidate will lead seismic interpretation, risk assessment, and subsurface modeling across international basins, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams worldwide.

The role requires a PhD/MSc in geoscience, 10+ years of exploration experience, and strong communication skills to drive exploration strategy from a remote setting.