Remote Senior Geoscientist — Seismic Interpretation Leader

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 2,297,000 - 3,117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Remote work

Professional training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Geoscientist specializing in seismic interpretation to join a globally distributed exploration team. You will lead 2D/3D seismic interpretation, build subsurface models, and mentor junior staff from a remote setting.

The role requires a Master’s or PhD in Geophysics or Geology with 10+ years of oil and gas experience, expert use of Petrel, DecisionSpace Geosciences and HampsonRussell, and a proven track record of identifying hydrocarbon prospects.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Geophysics, Geology, or related Earth Science.
• Minimum 10 years of seismic data interpretation experience in oil & gas.
• Expert proficiency with Petrel, DecisionSpace Geosciences, and HampsonRussell.
• Strong understanding of seismic processing workflows and interpretation impact.
• Excellent communication and ability to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Perform 2D and 3D seismic interpretation to identify structures and traps.
• Integrate seismic data with wells, gravity, and magnetic data.
• Build and refine subsurface models with advanced software.
• Conduct attribute, inversion, and AVO analyses.
• Assess uncertainty and risk of prospects.
• Prepare geological reports, maps, and cross-sections for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with geologists, geophysicists, and reservoir engineers across time zones.
• Mentor junior geoscientists remotely.
• Stay updated on seismic tech advancements.
• Contribute to best practices in seismic interpretation.

Skills

Seismic interpretation

Geoscience expertise

Independent work

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in Geophysics/Geology

Tools

Petrel

DecisionSpace Geosciences

HampsonRussell

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Geoscientist specializing in seismic interpretation to join a globally distributed exploration team. You will lead 2D/3D seismic interpretation, build subsurface models, and mentor junior staff from a remote setting.

The role requires a Master’s or PhD in Geophysics or Geology with 10+ years of oil and gas experience, expert use of Petrel, DecisionSpace Geosciences and HampsonRussell, and a proven track record of identifying hydrocarbon prospects.