Senior Exploration Geologist — Global Remote Role

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Generous leave allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Exploration Geologist to join a fully remote team based in Soweto, Gauteng. The role focuses on prospect generation, geological interpretation, and de-risking plays across global exploration opportunities in Oil & Gas.

You'll collaborate with a dispersed team of geoscientists and engineers, using advanced digital tools to evaluate seismic, well data, and regional geology, delivering high-quality prospect summaries and strategic input for drilling targets.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geology, Petroleum Geology, or a related geoscience discipline.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in petroleum exploration geology.
• Strong understanding of sedimentology, stratigraphy, structural geology, and depositional environments relevant to hydrocarbon systems.
• Proficiency in geological software such as Petrel, GeoGraphix, or similar interpretation platforms.
• Experience in seismic interpretation and its integration with geological datasets.
• Excellent analytical and written/verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fully remote work environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and rank exploration opportunities globally using geological and geophysical data.
• Integrate and interpret diverse subsurface datasets, including seismic, well logs, core data, and regional geological information.
• Develop and refine geological models to support prospect definition and drilling target selection.
• Conduct detailed prospectivity assessments, risk analysis, and volumetric estimations.
• Prepare high-quality geological reports, presentations, and prospect summaries for internal reviews and potential partners.
• Collaborate effectively with a remote team of geoscientists, engineers, and management to advance exploration projects.
• Stay current with geological concepts, exploration technologies, and industry trends relevant to the Oil & Gas sector.
• Utilize geological software and databases for data analysis, mapping, and modeling.
• Provide geological input for well planning and drilling operations, ensuring alignment with exploration objectives.
• Actively participate in virtual team meetings, technical discussions, and strategic planning sessions.

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Exploration Geologist to join a fully remote team based in Soweto, Gauteng. The role focuses on prospect generation, geological interpretation, and de-risking plays across global exploration opportunities in Oil & Gas.

You'll collaborate with a dispersed team of geoscientists and engineers, using advanced digital tools to evaluate seismic, well data, and regional geology, delivering high-quality prospect summaries and strategic input for drilling targets.