Senior Geophysicist - Seismic Data Processing

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Continuous learning opportunities

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo, ZA, seeks an experienced Senior Geophysicist specializing in Seismic Data Processing to join our client’s Oil & Gas team. You will lead advanced processing workflows, including pre-stack and post-stack migration, velocity analysis, and data conditioning to produce high-quality subsurface images for exploration and field development decisions.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement with collaboration across geologists and reservoir engineers, mentoring

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Geophysics, Physics, or a related quantitative field.
• At least 8 years hands-on seismic data processing experience in Oil & Gas.
• Advanced proficiency with industry-standard seismic processing software packages (OpendTect, ProMAX, GeoDepth).
• Strong theoretical knowledge of seismic wave theory, signal processing, and geophysical inverse problems.
• Experience with various seismic acquisition geometries and their impact on processing.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and computational skills.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and quality control advanced seismic data processing workflows (2D/3D/4D).
• Perform pre-stack and post-stack seismic data migration, including Kirchhoff, RTM, and WEM.
• Conduct detailed velocity analysis, model building, and update seismic velocity fields.
• Apply data conditioning techniques such as noise attenuation, deconvolution, and amplitude preservation.
• Integrate seismic data with well log and geological information to validate processing results.
• Troubleshoot processing challenges and optimize parameters for enhanced data quality.
• Evaluate and implement new processing technologies and methodologies.
• Collaborate with exploration and development teams to ensure seismic data meets project objectives.
• Mentor junior geophysicists and contribute to team knowledge development.

Skills

Seismic processing

Seismic migration

Velocity analysis

Data conditioning

Seismic inversion

Education

Master's degree in Geophysics

PhD in Geophysics

Tools

OpendTect

ProMAX

GeoDepth

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a significant explorer and producer in the Oil & Gas industry, is seeking an experienced Senior Geophysicist with a specialization in Seismic Data Processing to join their innovative team in Polokwane, Limpopo, ZA. This role is instrumental in transforming raw seismic data into high-quality subsurface images that are crucial for exploration and field development decisions. You will lead and execute advanced seismic processing workflows, including pre-stack and post-stack migration, velocity analysis, and data conditioning. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of seismic wave propagation, signal processing, and geophysical algorithms. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing for flexibility while ensuring essential collaboration with geologists and reservoir engineers. Your expertise will directly impact the success of our exploration ventures.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and quality control advanced seismic data processing workflows (2D/3D/4D).
• Perform pre-stack and post-stack seismic data migration, including Kirchhoff, RTM, and WEM.
• Conduct detailed velocity analysis, model building, and update seismic velocity fields.
• Apply data conditioning techniques such as noise attenuation, deconvolution, and amplitude preservation.
• Integrate seismic data with well log and geological information to validate processing results.
• Troubleshoot processing challenges and optimize parameters for enhanced data quality.
• Evaluate and implement new processing technologies and methodologies.
• Collaborate with exploration and development teams to ensure seismic data meets project objectives.
• Mentor junior geophysicists and contribute to team knowledge development.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Geophysics, Physics, or a related quantitative field.
• A minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in seismic data processing within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Advanced proficiency with industry-standard seismic processing software packages (e.g., OpendTect, ProMAX, GeoDepth).
• Strong theoretical knowledge of seismic wave theory, signal processing, and geophysical inverse problems.
• Experience with various seismic acquisition geometries and their impact on processing.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and computational skills.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team in a hybrid environment.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary package, complemented by performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits program, including health insurance, retirement savings, and continuous learning opportunities. This hybrid role provides the flexibility to balance remote work with in-office collaboration at our facilities located in Pretoria, Gauteng, ZA.