Senior Geologist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking a Senior Geologist to join their exploration and development team. You will interpret geological data, build subsurface models, and provide insights to guide exploration strategies and field development.

Collaborate with reservoir engineers and geophysicists, prepare technical reports, stay current with geological technologies, and contribute to regional hydrocarbon assessments in the Oil & Gas sector.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geology, Earth Science, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in geological interpretation and modeling within Oil & Gas.
• Proficiency with Petrel and Kingdom Suite and data analysis techniques.
• Strong understanding of structural geology, stratigraphy, and sedimentology.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret geological data from seismic surveys, well logs, and cores to understand subsurface structures.
• Develop and maintain 3D geological models for exploration and field development.
• Identify and evaluate hydrocarbon prospects and assess risks.
• Collaborate with geophysicists and reservoir engineers to integrate data and refine models.
• Prepare technical reports and recommendations for exploration and drilling activities.
• Stay updated on geological technologies and methodologies relevant to the industry.

Skills

Geological interpretation

Geological modeling

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Geology

Tools

Petrel

Kingdom Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Senior Geologist to join their exploration and development team based in Polokwane . This role is critical for identifying and evaluating potential hydrocarbon resources. You will be responsible for interpreting geological data, building subsurface models, and providing key insights to guide exploration strategies and field development planning. Working collaboratively with reservoir engineers and geophysicists, you will play an integral part in shaping the company's future exploration efforts in the region. This position offers a challenging and rewarding career opportunity within the Oil & Gas sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret geological data from seismic surveys, well logs, and core samples to understand subsurface structures.
• Develop and maintain detailed 3D geological models for exploration and field development projects.
• Identify and evaluate potential hydrocarbon prospects, assessing risks and uncertainties.
• Collaborate with geophysicists and reservoir engineers to integrate data and refine models.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for exploration and drilling activities.
• Stay abreast of the latest geological technologies and methodologies relevant to the industry.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Geology, Earth Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in geological interpretation and modeling within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Proficiency in geological software packages (e.g., Petrel, Kingdom Suite) and data analysis techniques.
• Strong understanding of structural geology, stratigraphy, and sedimentology.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with exploration geology and prospect generation is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and conference participation.
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates moving to Polokwane .