Senior Geologist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geologist to join our exploration team. The role focuses on identifying hydrocarbon targets, interpreting seismic data, logs and core samples to build subsurface models, while supporting development planning from a remote base near Port Elizabeth.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of hydrocarbon geology experience, advanced degrees, and proficiency in Petrel or Kingdom. You will collaborate with geophysicists and reservoir engineers, participate in international

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Geology or related Earth Science required.
• 7+ years of hydrocarbon exploration geology experience.
• Proficiency in seismic interpretation and well log analysis.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and integrate geological, geophysical, and petrophysical data to create subsurface models.
• Identify and evaluate potential hydrocarbon exploration targets and development opportunities.
• Conduct geological risk assessments and contribute to volumetric estimations.
• Prepare detailed geological reports, presentations, and prospect evaluations.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers and geophysicists to develop integrated field development plans.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and methodologies in geological exploration.

Skills

Seismic interpretation

Subsurface modeling

Geological data integration

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Geology or related Earth Science

Tools

Petrel

Kingdom

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a highly skilled Senior Geologist to join their exploration and development team, supporting operations remotely but based out of Port Elizabeth . This role is critical for identifying and evaluating potential oil and gas reserves through detailed geological analysis. You will be instrumental in interpreting seismic data, well logs, and core samples to build subsurface models that guide exploration and production strategies. The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of regional geology, sedimentology, and structural geology, applying this expertise to drive successful exploration campaigns in the dynamic Oil & Gas industry .

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret and integrate geological, geophysical, and petrophysical data to create subsurface models.
• Identify and evaluate potential hydrocarbon exploration targets and development opportunities.
• Conduct geological risk assessments and contribute to volumetric estimations.
• Prepare detailed geological reports, presentations, and prospect evaluations.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers and geophysicists to develop integrated field development plans.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and methodologies in geological exploration.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Geology or a related Earth Science discipline.
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in hydrocarbon exploration geology.
• Proficiency in geological software for interpretation and modeling (e.g., Petrel, Kingdom).
• Strong understanding of seismic interpretation, well log analysis, and sedimentology.
• Experience with basin analysis and sequence stratigraphy.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonus.
• Flexible working arrangements, including fully remote capabilities.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Access to advanced exploration technologies and datasets.
• Opportunities for professional growth and participation in international conferences.