Senior Geologist - Offshore Operations

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

International health insurance

Home office stipend

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 is actively seeking a seasoned Senior Geologist specializing in offshore exploration to join its remote-first team. You will lead the identification, evaluation, and development of deep-water hydrocarbon prospects, integrating seismic, well, and production data to build robust geological models for strategic decision-making.

This global role requires collaboration with international teams to drive asset growth.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geology, Geophysics, or related earth science.
• 10+ years of offshore exploration geology experience.
• Proficient in seismic interpretation software (Petrel, Kingdom).
• Proven ability to develop and validate complex subsurface models remotely.
• Strong basin analysis and petroleum systems knowledge.
• Excellent communication for global remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Interpret complex 3D seismic data to identify and map potential hydrocarbon reservoirs.
• Develop and validate detailed geological models, including structural and stratigraphic interpretations.
• Integrate well log, core, and production data to calibrate models and assess reservoir potential.
• Conduct risk and uncertainty assessments for exploration prospects.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, maps, and presentations for exploration strategy meetings.
• Collaborate virtually with exploration teams, reservoir engineers, and geophysicists globally.

Skills

Seismic interpretation

Subsurface modeling

Remote collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Geology/Geophysics

Tools

Petrel

Kingdom

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a seasoned Senior Geologist specializing in offshore operations to join their remote-first team. This role is crucial for the identification, evaluation, and development of new hydrocarbon prospects in deep-water environments. You will be responsible for integrating multidisciplinary datasets, including seismic, well, and production data, to build robust geological models that underpin exploration and development decisions. Working remotely, you will collaborate closely with international teams, providing critical geological insights to support strategic asset acquisition and portfolio management, driving the company's growth in the exploration sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret complex 3D seismic data to identify and map potential hydrocarbon reservoirs.
• Develop and validate detailed geological models , including structural and stratigraphic interpretations.
• Integrate well log, core, and production data to calibrate models and assess reservoir potential.
• Conduct risk and uncertainty assessments for exploration prospects.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, maps, and presentations for exploration strategy meetings.
• Collaborate virtually with exploration teams, reservoir engineers, and geophysicists globally.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Geology, Geophysics, or a related earth science discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in exploration geology, with a strong focus on offshore environments .
• Demonstrated expertise in seismic interpretation software (e.g., Petrel, Kingdom).
• Proven ability to build and validate complex subsurface models in a remote setting.
• Excellent analytical skills and a thorough understanding of basin analysis and petroleum systems.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for effective remote teamwork.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for year-end bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexibility.
• Comprehensive international health insurance coverage.
• Generous allocation of paid time off.
• Company-provided equipment and home office stipend.
• Access to continuous professional development and training resources.