Remote Subsurface Geologist: Prospect & Modeling

Placements24

Stellenbosch

Hybrid

ZAR 2,305,000 - 3,458,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Remote work

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Subsurface Geologist for a fully remote role. You will interpret geological data, build subsurface models, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to de-risk prospects and optimize well placement from your home office.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in upstream geology, expertise in seismic interpretation, sequence stratigraphy and petrophysical analysis, and strong communication skills for a remote-first environment.

Qualifications

Master's degree or PhD in Geology or related earth science.
Minimum 7 years of experience in subsurface geology within upstream oil & gas.
Proven expertise in seismic interpretation, sequence stratigraphy, and petrophysical analysis.

Responsibilities

Interpret and integrate subsurface data including seismic, logs, core and production information.
Develop and refine geological models (structural and stratigraphic) for exploration and development assets.
Identify and evaluate exploration prospects and development opportunities.
Perform detailed risk assessments related to subsurface uncertainties.
Collaborate with geophysicists, reservoir and drilling engineers to optimize well targets and drilling programs.
Prepare geological reports, presentations, and recommendations for management and partners.
Mentor junior geologists and contribute to team growth.
Ensure geological data quality and management best practices.