Reservoir Geologist

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company 匹

Generous paid time off and holidays

Professional development and industry-

Relocation assistance to the MosselBay

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Reservoir Geologist to join our exploration and production team in Mossel Bay. The role centers on identifying hydrocarbon-bearing formations and building detailed subsurface models to guide exploration and development.

You will collaborate with engineers and geophysicists to evaluate porosity, permeability, and reservoir variability, and to plan drilling targets and field development strategies in the Western Cape region.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, or related field with specialization in sedimentology or reservoir characterization.
• 6+ years of experience in reservoir geology within oil and gas.
• Proficiency in geological modeling software (Petrel, GeoGraphix, RMS).
• Strong understanding of sequence stratigraphy, petrophysics, and core analysis techniques.
• Experience with seismic interpretation and attribute analysis.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to synthesize complex datasets into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Integrate geological, geophysical, and engineering data to develop detailed 3D reservoir models.
• Perform formation evaluation using well logs, core samples, and seismic interpretations.
• Characterize reservoir properties (porosity, permeability, saturation, heterogeneity).
• Identify drilling targets and assist in planning and executing exploration and appraisal wells.
• Estimate hydrocarbon volumes and assess geological risks for field development.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers to optimize production strategies based on geological models.

Skills

Seismic interpretation

Petrophysics

Reservoir characterization

Geological modeling

Petrel

GeoGraphix

RMS

Analytical skills

Education

Master's degree in Geology

Tools

Petrel

GeoGraphix

RMS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical Reservoir Geologist to join their exploration and production team in Mossel Bay . This role is critical for identifying and characterizing hydrocarbon-bearing formations, providing essential geological insights to guide exploration strategies and optimize reservoir development. You will work closely with petroleum engineers and geophysicists to build detailed subsurface models that underpin successful resource extraction in the Western Cape region . Your expertise will directly influence the company's exploration success and production efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Integrate geological, geophysical, and engineering data to develop detailed 3D reservoir models.
• Perform formation evaluation using well log data, core samples, and seismic interpretations.
• Characterize reservoir properties, including porosity, permeability, saturation, and heterogeneity.
• Identify drilling targets and assist in the planning and execution of exploration and appraisal wells.
• Estimate hydrocarbon volumes and assess geological risks associated with field development.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers to understand fluid flow dynamics and optimize production strategies based on geological models.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, or a related field with a specialization in sedimentology or reservoir characterization.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in reservoir geology within the oil and gas industry.
• Proficiency in geological modeling software (e.g., Petrel, GeoGraphix, RMS).
• Strong understanding of sequence stratigraphy, petrophysics, and core analysis techniques.
• Experience with seismic interpretation and attribute analysis.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to synthesize complex datasets into actionable geological insights.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and attendance at industry conferences.
• Relocation assistance to the Mossel Bay area.