Remote Senior Petroleum Geoscientist – Exploration & Plays

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Petroleum Geoscientist for a fully remote role in South Africa. You will drive exploration and appraisal by interpreting complex geological and geophysical data from your home office.

The position requires 9+ years in petroleum geoscience, strong seismic interpretation skills, and proficiency with Petrel, Kingdom, and IHS Markit tools. You will collaborate virtually with a global team while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Geology, Geophysics, or related Earth Science.
• 9+ years in petroleum geoscience focusing on exploration and appraisal.
• Proven expertise in seismic interpretation and geological modeling.
• Proficiency with Petrel, Kingdom, and IHS Markit tools.
• Strong basin analysis, structural geology, and sedimentology knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and interpret multi-disciplinary geoscience data (seismic, well logs, cores).
• Develop geological and geophysical models to assess potential and uncertainty.
• Identify and mature exploration and appraisal prospects with risk assessments.
• Utilize seismic interpretation and attribute analysis to delineate reservoirs.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers, geologists, and others in a virtual environment.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and play fairway maps for partners.
• Stay updated on new technologies in petroleum geoscience.
• Mentor junior geoscientists and contribute to team knowledge.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Independent work

Mentoring

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's/PhD in Geology

Tools

Petrel

Kingdom

IHS Markit tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Petroleum Geoscientist for a fully remote role in South Africa. You will drive exploration and appraisal by interpreting complex geological and geophysical data from your home office.

The position requires 9+ years in petroleum geoscience, strong seismic interpretation skills, and proficiency with Petrel, Kingdom, and IHS Markit tools. You will collaborate virtually with a global team while mentoring junior staff.