Senior Geophysicist, Seismic Interpretation (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Life assurance

Provident fund

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 invites a Senior Geoscientist to join our South Africa operations in Pretoria. The role focuses on advanced seismic interpretation to identify hydrocarbon prospects and to lead geophysical workflows.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and guide exploration strategy within a hybrid work model. The ideal candidate holds an advanced degree in Geophysics with 8+ years in geophysical interpretation, proficient in Petrel, HampsonRussell, and AmiPro, and experienced in AVO,

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Geophysics, Geology or related Earth Science field.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in geophysical interpretation within Oil & Gas.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced seismic data interpretation to identify structural and stratigraphic traps.
• Integrate seismic data with well logs and other geological information to build subsurface models.
• Utilize geophysical software for data analysis, visualization, and attribute analysis.
• Contribute to prospect generation, risk assessment, and maturation of exploration opportunities.
• Collaborate with geologists and drilling teams to provide geophysical insights for well planning.
• Develop geophysical workflows to enhance data quality and interpretation accuracy.
• Mentor junior geoscientists and share expertise within the team.
• Stay current with emerging geophysical technologies and methodologies.
• Prepare and present technical findings to management and JV partners.
• Ensure quality control of geophysical interpretations and datasets.

Skills

Seismic interpretation

Data integration

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Master's or PhD in Geophysics

Tools

Petrel

HampsonRussell

AmiPro

Job description

Placements24 invites a Senior Geoscientist to join our South Africa operations in Pretoria. The role focuses on advanced seismic interpretation to identify hydrocarbon prospects and to lead geophysical workflows.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and guide exploration strategy within a hybrid work model. The ideal candidate holds an advanced degree in Geophysics with 8+ years in geophysical interpretation, proficient in Petrel, HampsonRussell, and AmiPro, and experienced in AVO,