Senior Geophysicist: Seismic Interpretation & Modeling

Placements24

Vereeniging

On-site

ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and pension benefits

Advanced training programs

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geophysicist to join our client’s technical team in Vereeniging. You will lead seismic interpretation, processing, and subsurface modeling to support drilling decisions.

Collaborate with geologists and reservoir engineers on integrated studies, plan seismic acquisition programs, and evaluate software tools. Requires 8+ years in Oil & Gas and a Master’s or PhD in Geophysics.

Qualifications

Master's or PhD in Geophysics or related field.
Minimum of 8 years of seismic interpretation experience in Oil & Gas.
Proficiency with industry-standard seismic interpretation software (Petrel, HampsonRussell, OpendTect).
Strong understanding of seismic data acquisition, processing, and attribute analysis techniques.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; able to work in a multidisciplinary team.
Experience in exploration strategy and prospect risking preferred near Vereeniging.

Responsibilities

Interpret 2D and 3D seismic data to identify geological structures, stratigraphic features, and potential hydrocarbon traps.
Perform seismic attribute analysis, inversion, and velocity modeling to enhance subsurface understanding.
Collaborate with geologists to integrate seismic interpretations with well log and core data for reservoir characterization.
Contribute to the planning and design of seismic acquisition programs.
Evaluate and select appropriate geophysical software and methodologies for exploration and development projects.
Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations based on geophysical findings for management and stakeholders.