Senior Geophysicist – Seismic Expert, On-site Richards Bay

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Annual bonuses

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geophysicist to join our technical team in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. This on-site role focuses on seismic data interpretation and subsurface modeling for exploration and production assets.

The candidate should have a Master's in Geophysics or related field and at least 9 years in seismic interpretation, with expertise in Petrel, OpendTect, and Landmark. Collaboration with geology and reservoir teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geophysics or related quantitative field.
• 9+ years of experience in geophysical interpretation and analysis in Oil & Gas.
• Proficiency in seismic interpretation software (Petrel, OpendTect, Landmark).
• Strong seismic acquisition, processing, and attribute analysis knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed seismic data processing and interpretation for exploration and development projects.
• Integrate geophysical data with geological and engineering information to build subsurface models.
• Evaluate exploration leads and prospects with geophysical assessments and risk analysis.
• Design and plan geophysical surveys (2D/3D seismic, gravity, magnetic).
• Mentor junior geophysicists and develop their technical skills.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including partners and regulators.
• Stay updated with advancements in geophysical technology and methodologies.
• Ensure data quality and consistency throughout interpretation workflow.

Skills

Geophysics

Seismic interpretation

Data integration

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Geophysics or related field

Tools

Petrel

OpendTect

Landmark

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geophysicist to join our technical team in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. This on-site role focuses on seismic data interpretation and subsurface modeling for exploration and production assets.

The candidate should have a Master's in Geophysics or related field and at least 9 years in seismic interpretation, with expertise in Petrel, OpendTect, and Landmark. Collaboration with geology and reservoir teams is essential.