Senior Exploration Geophysicist - Seismic Insight (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Hybrid work

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Geophysicist focused on exploration to identify hydrocarbon prospects through seismic interpretation and data integration in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. The role emphasizes seismic processing, attribute analysis, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Geophysics with 6+ years in exploration geophysics, proficient in Petrel, Kingdom, and HampsonRussell, and ready to operate in a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geophysics, Geology, or related Earth Science discipline.
• 6+ years of exploration geophysics experience in Oil & Gas.
• Proficiency in seismic interpretation software (Petrel, Kingdom, HampsonRussell).
• Knowledge of seismic data processing workflows is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process and interpret 2D and 3D seismic data to identify structures and traps.
• Perform seismic attribute analysis to delineate reservoirs.
• Integrate geophysical data with geological and well log information.
• Contribute to prospect mapping, risk assessment, and volumetric estimations.
• Collaborate with geologists, reservoir engineers, and geoscientists.
• Utilize standard geophysical software packages.
• Stay current with geophysical techniques and technologies.
• Prepare technical presentations and reports for stakeholders.
• Assist in planning and acquisition of new seismic surveys.
• Ensure data quality and integrity throughout exploration workflow.

Skills

Seismic interpretation

Data integration

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Geophysics

Tools

Petrel

Kingdom

HampsonRussell

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Geophysicist focused on exploration to identify hydrocarbon prospects through seismic interpretation and data integration in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. The role emphasizes seismic processing, attribute analysis, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Geophysics with 6+ years in exploration geophysics, proficient in Petrel, Kingdom, and HampsonRussell, and ready to operate in a hybrid work setup.