Senior Geophysicist: Seismic Interpretation & Exploration

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development and training

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a skilled Geophysicist to join the exploration team in Queenstown. You will interpret seismic data to identify reservoirs and map subsurface structures, collaborating with geologists and reservoir engineers to integrate geophysical insights into exploration strategies.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Geophysics, 5+ years of seismic interpretation experience in Oil & Gas, and proficiency with Petrel, Hampson-Russell, and IHS Markit. Strong teamwork skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geophysics or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of seismic data interpretation experience in Oil & Gas.
• Proficiency with geophysical software packages (Petrel, Hampson-Russell, IHS Markit).

Responsibilities

• Perform seismic data processing and quality control.
• Conduct detailed seismic interpretation to identify structural and stratigraphic traps.
• Integrate seismic data with well logs and other geological information.
• Generate maps and cross-sections illustrating subsurface geology.
• Estimate reservoir properties and assess exploration risk based on geophysical attributes.
• Utilize advanced geophysical software and techniques for analysis.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support exploration and development projects.

Skills

Seismic interpretation

Geophysics concepts

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Geophysics

Tools

Petrel

Hampson-Russell

IHS Markit

Job description

Placements24 seeks a skilled Geophysicist to join the exploration team in Queenstown. You will interpret seismic data to identify reservoirs and map subsurface structures, collaborating with geologists and reservoir engineers to integrate geophysical insights into exploration strategies.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Geophysics, 5+ years of seismic interpretation experience in Oil & Gas, and proficiency with Petrel, Hampson-Russell, and IHS Markit. Strong teamwork skills are essential.