Remote Senior Reservoir Geologist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Annual professional development budget

Competitive salary with incentives

Global project exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Reservoir Geologist to join its exploration team. You will leverage your extensive experience in subsurface interpretation and geological modeling from anywhere.

You will be instrumental in evaluating geological data to identify and assess potential oil and gas reserves, contributing to strategic exploration efforts. This role offers full remote flexibility, collaboration with global teams, and opportunities to contribute to high-impact exploration

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Geology or related earth science discipline.
• 10+ years in petroleum geology with focus on exploration and reservoir characterization.
• Proficiency with industry-standard software (Petrel, Kingdom Suite).
• Expertise in structural geology, stratigraphy, and sedimentology.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and integrate geological data to define hydrocarbon potential.
• Develop and refine 3D geological models and static reservoir characterizations.
• Conduct comprehensive basin analyses, tectonic history, depositional environments, and petroleum systems.
• Collaborate with geophysicists, reservoir engineers and management in a virtual team.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for exploration strategy reviews.
• Mentor junior geologists and champion best practices in geological analysis.

Skills

Seismic interpretation

Petrel

3D modeling

Basin analysis

Remote collaboration

Geology software

Education

Master's or PhD in Geology

Tools

Petrel

Kingdom Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Remote Senior Reservoir Geologist to join their dynamic exploration team. This position offers complete remote flexibility, allowing you to leverage your extensive experience in subsurface interpretation and geological modeling from anywhere. You will be instrumental in evaluating geological data to identify and assess potential oil and gas reserves, contributing to strategic exploration efforts. This role is perfect for a highly skilled geologist who excels in remote collaboration, possesses a deep understanding of basin analysis, and is eager to drive significant discoveries for a forward-thinking energy company, supporting projects that might have geographical ties to areas like Upington .

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret and integrate diverse geological datasets, including seismic, well logs, and core data, to define hydrocarbon potential.
• Develop and refine detailed 3D geological models and static reservoir characterizations.
• Conduct comprehensive basin analyses, understanding tectonic history, depositional environments, and petroleum systems.
• Collaborate effectively with geophysicists, reservoir engineers, and management in a virtual team environment .
• Prepare high-quality technical reports and presentations for exploration strategy reviews.
• Mentor junior geologists and champion best practices in geological analysis.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Geology or a related earth science discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in petroleum geology, with a strong focus on exploration and reservoir characterization.
• Proficiency with industry-standard geological software such as Petrel, Kingdom Suite, or similar.
• Expertise in structural geology , stratigraphy, and sedimentology.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to work autonomously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective remote collaboration .

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement with significant autonomy.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Annual budget for professional development, including training and conferences.
• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact exploration projects globally, remotely, from a location like Upington or elsewhere.