Senior Geophysicist: Seismic Interpretation & Prospecting

Placements24; Centurion; Presencial; ZAR 1.500.000 - 2.300.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical aid

Pension fund

Competitive compensation

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geoscientist with a Geophysics focus for its Centurion, Gauteng operation. The role emphasizes seismic interpretation, subsurface imaging, and collaboration with exploration and development teams to identify hydrocarbon reservoirs.

The ideal candidate will bring advanced technical skills in geophysical interpretation, experience with AVO and seismic inversion, and a proven ability to mentor junior staff while contributing innovative subsurface thinking to

Formación

• Requires MSc or PhD in Geophysics, Geology, or related Earth Science.
• Minimum 8 years of geophysical exploration and interpretation experience in Oil & Gas.
• Proficiency with industry seismic interpretation software (Petrel, GeoGraphix, Kingdom).
• Strong understanding of seismic data acquisition, processing, and attribute analysis.
• Experience with AVO, seismic inversion, and structural interpretation.

Responsabilidades

• Interpret 2D and 3D seismic data in detail.
• Integrate geophysical data with geological, petrophysical, and engineering information.
• Use advanced geophysical software for subsurface modeling and analysis.
• Contribute to prospect identification, risk assessment, and resource estimation.
• Evaluate and recommend new seismic acquisition and processing strategies.
• Collaborate with exploration teams to define drilling targets and optimize well placement.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and play fairway maps.
• Mentor junior geoscientists and share technical expertise.
• Stay current with advancements in geophysical technologies and methodologies.
• Ensure data quality and consistency throughout interpretation workflows.

Conocimientos

Seismic interpretation

AVO analysis

Seismic inversion

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Educación

MSc or PhD in Geophysics or related Earth Science

Herramientas

Petrel

GeoGraphix

Kingdom Suite

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geoscientist with a Geophysics focus for its Centurion, Gauteng operation. The role emphasizes seismic interpretation, subsurface imaging, and collaboration with exploration and development teams to identify hydrocarbon reservoirs.

The ideal candidate will bring advanced technical skills in geophysical interpretation, experience with AVO and seismic inversion, and a proven ability to mentor junior staff while contributing innovative subsurface thinking to