Reservoir Geologist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development opportunities

Exciting exploration projects

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch is seeking an experienced Reservoir Geologist to join our exploration team, focusing on characterizing subsurface reservoirs and evaluating hydrocarbon potential.

You will integrate seismic, well log and core data with engineers and geophysicists to drive exploration and development decisions, and you will contribute to field production strategies. This role offers a collaborative, technically challenging environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geology or a related geoscience discipline with a specialization in sedimentology or reservoir characterization.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience as a Reservoir Geologist, preferably in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Proficiency in geological modeling software (e.g., Petrel, GeoGraphix).
• Strong understanding of sequence stratigraphy and depositional environments.
• Experience with well log analysis and core description techniques.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine detailed geological models of reservoirs, integrating seismic, well log, and core data.
• Perform core analysis and sedimentological studies to understand reservoir heterogeneity.
• Evaluate reservoir quality, pore systems, and potential hydrocarbon distribution.
• Contribute to exploration and development well planning and targeting.
• Collaborate with geophysicists and engineers to optimize field development plans.
• Prepare geological reports, presentations, and interpretations for technical and management reviews.

Skills

Geology

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree in Geology

Tools

Petrel

GeoGraphix

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Reservoir Geologist to join their exploration team in Stellenbosch . This role is essential for characterizing subsurface reservoirs, evaluating hydrocarbon potential, and contributing to the development and optimization of field production strategies within the Oil & Gas sector . You will collaborate closely with petroleum engineers and geophysicists to build integrated subsurface models that drive key exploration and development decisions. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your geological expertise in a dynamic and technically challenging environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and refine detailed geological models of reservoirs, integrating seismic, well log, and core data.
• Perform core analysis and sedimentological studies to understand reservoir heterogeneity.
• Evaluate reservoir quality, pore systems, and potential hydrocarbon distribution.
• Contribute to exploration and development well planning and targeting.
• Collaborate with geophysicists and engineers to optimize field development plans.
• Prepare geological reports, presentations, and interpretations for technical and management reviews.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Geology or a related geoscience discipline with a specialization in sedimentology or reservoir characterization.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience as a Reservoir Geologist, preferably in the Oil & Gas industry .
• Proficiency in geological modeling software (e.g., Petrel, GeoGraphix).
• Strong understanding of sequence stratigraphy and depositional environments.
• Experience with well log analysis and core description techniques.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Professional development opportunities, including training courses and conferences.
• Opportunity to work on exciting exploration and development projects.
• A collaborative and stimulating work environment in Stellenbosch .