Remote Subsurface Analyst

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work allowance

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous leave and flexible schedule

Professional development opportunities

Company laptop and IT support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Subsurface Analyst to join their globally integrated geoscience team, supporting Upington and beyond. The role focuses on integrating and interpreting seismic data, logs, and core information to build robust subsurface models and inform exploration decisions.

You will work with exploration geologists, reservoir engineers, and geophysicists, applying Petrel and Kingdom Suite to analyze data, assess uncertainty, and prepare clear technical reports for management.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Minimum 5 years in subsurface analysis/exploration/reservoir characterization.
• Proficient in geological/geophysical software (Petrel, Kingdom).
• Strong understanding of sedimentology, stratigraphy, structural geology, and petrophysics.
• Experience with reservoir simulation and data integration techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and interpret diverse subsurface data, including seismic, well logs, core data, and production information.
• Develop and refine subsurface geological models and reservoir characterizations.
• Perform volumetric analysis and uncertainty assessments for potential hydrocarbon resources.
• Collaborate with geophysicists to evaluate seismic data and identify exploration opportunities.
• Work closely with reservoir engineers to understand reservoir performance and optimize field development strategies.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and summaries of subsurface evaluations for management.
• Utilize advanced software tools for data analysis, modeling, and visualization.

Skills

Analytical

Problem solving

Remote collaboration

Geology knowledge

Geophysics knowledge

Reservoir modeling

Data interpretation

Petrophysics

Sedimentology

Stratigraphy

Structural geology

Reservoir simulation

Education

Master's degree in Geology, Geophysics, Petroleum Engineering, or related earth science

Tools

Petrel

Kingdom Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Remote Subsurface Analyst to join their globally integrated geoscience team, supporting projects in areas including Upington . This role is essential for integrating and interpreting various subsurface data streams to identify and evaluate potential oil and gas assets. You will work closely with exploration geologists, reservoir engineers, and geophysicists to build comprehensive subsurface models and contribute to strategic decision‑making regarding exploration and development. This position is perfectly suited for an analytical professional who excels in a remote work setting and possesses a deep understanding of subsurface evaluation techniques.

Key Responsibilities

• Integrate and interpret diverse subsurface data, including seismic, well logs, core data, and production information.
• Develop and refine subsurface geological models and reservoir characterizations.
• Perform volumetric analysis and uncertainty assessments for potential hydrocarbon resources.
• Collaborate with geophysicists to evaluate seismic data and identify exploration opportunities.
• Work closely with reservoir engineers to understand reservoir performance and optimize field development strategies.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and summaries of subsurface evaluations for management.
• Utilize advanced software tools for data analysis, modeling, and visualization.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Geology, Geophysics, Petroleum Engineering, or a related earth science discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in subsurface analysis, exploration, or reservoir characterization within the oil and gas industry .
• Proficiency with geological and geophysical software (e.g., Petrel, Kingdom Suite).
• Strong understanding of sedimentology, stratigraphy , structural geology, and petrophysics.
• Experience with reservoir simulation and data integration techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills suitable for remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and remote work allowance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work schedule.
• Professional development opportunities and access to cutting‑edge technology.
• Company‑provided laptop and IT support.