Remote Senior Geoscientist: Prospect & Seismic Expert

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work stipend

Company laptop

Software licenses provided

Health, dental & vision insurance

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Geoscientist to lead geological and geophysical interpretations for hydrocarbon exploration from a home office. You will evaluate opportunities, build subsurface models, and present play concepts for management and committees while collaborating with international teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's or Ph.D. in Geology/Geophysics with 12+ years in Oil & Gas, expert seismic interpretation skills (Petrel/Kingdom), and a proven remote-work track

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Geology, Geophysics, or a related Earth Science discipline.
• 12+ years of exploration geoscience experience in Oil & Gas.
• Expert proficiency in seismic interpretation software (Petrel, Kingdom).
• Strong understanding of geological basin analysis, sequence stratigraphy, and structural geology.
• Proven track record of successful exploration prospect generation.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with experience presenting technical findings.
• Previous remote-work experience is essential.
• Reliable internet connection and dedicated home office setup.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive geological and geophysical interpretations of seismic data, well logs, and other exploration data.
• Identify and evaluate exploration opportunities, including prospect generation and risk assessment.
• Integrate multi-disciplinary data (geology, geophysics, geochemistry) to build robust subsurface models.
• Develop and present exploration play concepts and prospect evaluations to management and technical committees.
• Collaborate effectively with remote teams, including geophysicists, geologists, and reservoir engineers.
• Utilize advanced geological software and tools for data analysis and interpretation.
• Stay current with the latest exploration technologies, methodologies, and industry trends in the Oil & Gas sector.
• Contribute to the development of exploration strategies and work plans for target basins.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior geoscientists.

Skills

Seismic interpretation

Remote collaboration

Geology

Education

Master's/PhD in Geology or Geophysics

Tools

Petrel

Kingdom

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Geoscientist to lead geological and geophysical interpretations for hydrocarbon exploration from a home office. You will evaluate opportunities, build subsurface models, and present play concepts for management and committees while collaborating with international teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's or Ph.D. in Geology/Geophysics with 12+ years in Oil & Gas, expert seismic interpretation skills (Petrel/Kingdom), and a proven remote-work track