Remote Senior Subsurface Geoscientist | Seismic & Modeling

Placements24

Benoni

Hybrid

ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000

Full time

14 hours ago

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Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Senior Subsurface Geoscientist for a fully remote role. The specialist will interpret seismic data, integrate well logs and seismic data, and develop comprehensive subsurface models to assess reservoir potential across exploration and development projects.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in oil and gas, a Master’s or PhD in Geology/Geophysics, and proficiency in Petrel, Kingdom, and HampsonRussell.

Qualifications

Master's degree or PhD in Geology, Geophysics, or a related Earth Science discipline.
8+ years of experience in subsurface geoscience within Oil & Gas, focused on exploration or development.
Proficiency in seismic interpretation and geological modeling software (Petrel, Kingdom, HampsonRussell).
Strong understanding of structural geology, stratigraphy, and sedimentology.
Excellent analytical and data integration skills.
Effective remote collaboration and autonomous work capability.

Responsibilities

Interpret 2D and 3D seismic data to delineate structures, stratigraphy, and reservoir potential.
Integrate well log, core, and seismic data to build subsurface models.
Analyze petrophysical data to evaluate porosity, permeability, and saturation.
Evaluate hydrocarbon prospects and perform risk assessments.
Contribute to field development plans and exploration strategies.
Collaborate remotely with multidisciplinary teams.
Prepare detailed technical reports, maps, and presentations for management.