Senior Geophysicist - Seismic Interpretation

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Flexible remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geophysicist to join a globally distributed, remote-first exploration team focused on seismic interpretation to evaluate hydrocarbon potential.

You will define exploration strategies, integrate multidisciplinary data, and mentor junior geoscientists while working across basins and project teams. The ideal candidate has a PhD or MSc in Geophysics with 8+ years in seismic interpretation and proficiency with Petrel, HampsonRussell, and GeoDepth.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Geophysics or related Earth Science.
• 8+ years in geophysical exploration with seismic interpretation focus.
• Proficient with seismic interpretation software and datasets.
• Experience in basin analysis and prospect evaluation.
• Strong analytical, presentation, and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret seismic data to identify potential hydrocarbon reservoirs.
• Integrate seismic data with wells, cores and geology into subsurface models.
• Use advanced seismic software for processing and interpretation.
• Assess geological risks and uncertainties.
• Collaborate with geologists, reservoir engineers, and management on strategies.
• Mentor junior geophysicists and geoscientists.

Skills

Seismic interpretation

Petrel

HampsonRussell

GeoDepth

Mentoring juniors

Data integration

Education

Master's degree in Geophysics

PhD in Geophysics

Tools

Petrel

HampsonRussell

GeoDepth

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an accomplished Senior Geophysicist to join their globally distributed, remote-first exploration team. This position is focused on advanced seismic data interpretation to identify and evaluate hydrocarbon potential in new and existing basins for their Oil & Gas ventures. You will be instrumental in defining exploration strategies, integrating multi-disciplinary data, and mentoring junior geoscientists. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in seismic data processing and interpretation, a strong understanding of structural and stratigraphic principles, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, remote working environment, contributing significantly to the company's resource discovery efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform advanced seismic data interpretation, including structural and stratigraphic analysis, to identify potential hydrocarbon reservoirs.
• Integrate seismic data with well logs, core data, and other geological information to build comprehensive subsurface models.
• Utilize state-of-the-art geophysical software and methodologies for data processing and interpretation.
• Assess geological risks and uncertainties associated with exploration prospects.
• Collaborate closely with exploration geologists, reservoir engineers, and management to define exploration strategies and drilling targets.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior geophysicists and geoscientists.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Geophysics, Physics, or a related Earth Science discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in geophysical exploration, with a strong focus on seismic interpretation in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Expertise in using industry-standard seismic interpretation software (e.g., Petrel, HampsonRussell, GeoDepth).
• Solid understanding of seismic processing techniques and their impact on interpretation.
• Experience with basin analysis and prospect evaluation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and a significant performance-based bonus scheme.
• Comprehensive executive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and flexible remote working arrangements.
• Significant budget for professional development, training, and conference attendance.
• Opportunity to work on challenging and high-impact exploration projects globally.