Senior Geophysicist

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Geophysicist to lead exploration analyses and model subsurface prospects using seismic data. You will work with geologists and reservoir engineers to shape our hydrocarbon exploration strategy.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's or PhD in Geophysics or a related field, with 7+ years in oil and gas exploration, and strong skills in Petrel, HampsonRussell, and OpenDTect. You will mentor junior staff and drive innovative geophysical methods.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Geophysics, Physics, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in exploration geophysics, ideally within the Oil & Gas sector.
• Proficiency with industry-standard seismic interpretation and processing software (Petrel, HampsonRussell, OpendTect).
• Strong understanding of seismic acquisition, processing, and interpretation principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with attribute analysis and inversion techniques is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process, interpret, and integrate seismic data (2D/3D) to map subsurface structures and stratigraphy.
• Perform attribute analysis, AVO, and inversion studies to de-risk exploration prospects.
• Collaborate with geologists to integrate geophysical interpretations with geological models.
• Contribute to the planning and acquisition of new seismic surveys.
• Evaluate exploration opportunities and provide geophysical input for prospect assessments and reserves estimation.
• Mentor junior geophysicists and stay current with emerging geophysical technologies.

Skills

Seismic interpretation

Seismic processing

AVO inversion

Data integration

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Master's degree or Ph.D. in Geophysics, Physics, or related field

Tools

Petrel

HampsonRussell

OpendTect

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented Senior Geophysicist to join their exploration team in Benoni . This role is integral to the identification and evaluation of potential hydrocarbon resources through the analysis of seismic and other geophysical data. You will work collaboratively with geologists and reservoir engineers to build subsurface models and contribute to strategic exploration planning. This is a significant opportunity to apply advanced geophysical techniques and contribute to high-impact projects within the Oil & Gas industry , shaping the company's exploration efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Process, interpret, and integrate seismic data (2D/3D) to map subsurface structures and stratigraphy.
• Perform attribute analysis, AVO, and inversion studies to de-risk exploration prospects.
• Collaborate with geologists to integrate geophysical interpretations with geological models.
• Contribute to the planning and acquisition of new seismic surveys.
• Evaluate exploration opportunities and provide geophysical input for prospect assessments and reserves estimation.
• Mentor junior geophysicists and stay current with emerging geophysical technologies.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Geophysics, Physics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in exploration geophysics, ideally within the Oil & Gas sector .
• Proficiency with industry-standard seismic interpretation and processing software (e.g., Petrel, HampsonRussell, OpendTect).
• Strong understanding of seismic acquisition, processing, and interpretation principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with attribute analysis and inversion techniques is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company contributions.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and further training.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment in Benoni .