Senior Geophysicist — Remote Seismic Interpretation Lead

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan with company match

Generous paid time off

Training and conference funding

Remote-friendly culture

Job summary

Placements24 presents an opportunity for a Senior Geoscientist (Geophysicist) to join a leading international energy company in a fully remote team. You will interpret seismic data, integrate with well and core data, and identify hydrocarbon prospects across global assets.

The role emphasizes collaboration with geologists, reservoir engineers, and other geoscientists using cutting-edge software for seismic processing and interpretation.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Geophysics or related field.
• 7+ years of geophysical exploration experience in oil & gas.
• Proficient in seismic interpretation software and techniques.
• Experience with AV0 analysis and advanced geophysical methods.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced seismic data processing, QC and interpretation.
• Integrate seismic data with well and core information for subsurface models.
• Identify hydrocarbon prospects and provide risk assessments.
• Contribute to field development planning with geophysical insights.
• Use state-of-the-art software for data analysis and interpretation.
• Collaborate remotely with multidisciplinary teams worldwide.
• Mentor junior geoscientists and share expertise.

Skills

Seismic interpretation

Seismic data processing

AVO analysis

Remote collaboration

Independent work

Education

Master's or PhD in Geophysics

Geophysics-related advanced degree

Tools

Petrel

GeoGraphix

HampsonRussell

Job description

Placements24 presents an opportunity for a Senior Geoscientist (Geophysicist) to join a leading international energy company in a fully remote team. You will interpret seismic data, integrate with well and core data, and identify hydrocarbon prospects across global assets.

The role emphasizes collaboration with geologists, reservoir engineers, and other geoscientists using cutting-edge software for seismic processing and interpretation.