Senior Geophysicist: Seismic Insight & Prospect Leadership

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Vor Ort; ZAR 1.200.000 - 2.100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Relocation support

Generous annual leave

Wellness programs

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geophysicist to join an exploration team in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will lead seismic interpretation, data integration, and risk assessments, delivering robust subsurface models and prospective evaluations.

The role requires a Master’s or PhD in Geophysics or related field, with 8+ years in geophysical exploration within Oil & Gas. Collaboration with geologists and reservoir engineers is essential, and a pathway to leadership is provided.

Qualifikationen

• Master's or PhD in Geophysics, Geology, or related earth science field.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive geophysical exploration experience, Oil & Gas sector.
• Proven seismic interpretation using industry-standard software (Petrel, GeoGraphix, HampsonRussell).
• Strong understanding of seismic acquisition, processing, and QC.

Aufgaben

• Interpret 2D/3D seismic data to delineate structures and traps.
• Perform attribute analysis, inversion, and other advanced techniques.
• Integrate seismic data with wells, cores, and geology to build subsurface models.
• Conduct geophysical risk assessments and prospect evaluations.
• Plan and supervise geophysical data acquisition programs; ensure quality.

Kenntnisse

Seismic interpretation

Data integration

Team mentorship

Analytical thinking

Communication

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Geophysics

PhD in Geophysics/Geology

Tools

Petrel

GeoGraphix

HampsonRussell

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geophysicist to join an exploration team in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will lead seismic interpretation, data integration, and risk assessments, delivering robust subsurface models and prospective evaluations.

The role requires a Master’s or PhD in Geophysics or related field, with 8+ years in geophysical exploration within Oil & Gas. Collaboration with geologists and reservoir engineers is essential, and a pathway to leadership is provided.