Remote Senior Reservoir Geologist: Global Exploration Lead

Placements24

Cape Town

Hybrid

ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

5 days ago

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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.