Senior Geologist: Global Exploration & New Ventures
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Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng seeks a highly experienced Senior Geologist to lead Exploration and New Ventures in the oil and gas sector. The role focuses on identifying, evaluating, and securing new opportunities, integrating geological data, and mentoring junior staff within a collaborative team.
The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in geoscience with 10+ years in exploration, strong play fairway mapping, and a proven track record of business-ready prospect generation and stakeholder
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Geology or related geoscience field (M.S. or Ph.D.).
- At least 10 years in oil and gas exploration with focus on new ventures.
- Proven track record in identifying and securing exploration opportunities.
- Expertise in basin analysis and play fairway mapping.
- Proficient in seismic interpretation and stratigraphy.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
Responsibilities
- Identify, evaluate and rank exploration acreage and new venture opportunities globally and locally.
- Integrate geological data to assess prospectivity and estimate resources.
- Develop geological models and play fairway analyses for new concepts.
- Lead due diligence on acquisitions and farm-ins.
- Present technical/economic evaluations to management and potential partners.
- Mentor junior geologists and lead external consultants.
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Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng seeks a highly experienced Senior Geologist to lead Exploration and New Ventures in the oil and gas sector. The role focuses on identifying, evaluating, and securing new opportunities, integrating geological data, and mentoring junior staff within a collaborative team.
The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in geoscience with 10+ years in exploration, strong play fairway mapping, and a proven track record of business-ready prospect generation and stakeholder
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