Senior Geophysics Lead: Seismic Exploration & Prospecting

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Conference opportunities

Career advancement

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Exploration Geophysicist in Rustenburg to steer seismic interpretation, prospect generation and subsurface modeling. You will oversee data acquisition, processing and collaborative work with geology and reservoir teams in a hybrid office/remote setup.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years in exploration geophysics, with at least 4 in a leadership role, and deep expertise in 2D/3D seismic interpretation and attribute analysis.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Geophysics or related earth science.
• 12+ years in exploration geophysics with at least 4 years in a lead/supervisory role.
• Experience in 2D/3D seismic interpretation and attribute analysis.
• Knowledge of seismic acquisition, processing, and modeling techniques.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage geophysical exploration projects from data acquisition to prospect identification.
• Oversee seismic data processing and quality control for interpretation.
• Conduct 2D/3D seismic interpretation to identify hydrocarbon plays.
• Integrate geophysical data with geology and reservoir engineering for subsurface models.
• Develop innovative geophysical techniques and workflows.
• Mentor junior geophysicists and the exploration team.
• Manage project budgets and timelines.
• Present findings, risks, and recommendations to management and JV partners.
• Stay current with geophysical technologies and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentorship

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Education

Master's or PhD in Geophysics

Tools

Petrel

Paradigm

HampsonRussell

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Exploration Geophysicist in Rustenburg to steer seismic interpretation, prospect generation and subsurface modeling. You will oversee data acquisition, processing and collaborative work with geology and reservoir teams in a hybrid office/remote setup.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years in exploration geophysics, with at least 4 in a leadership role, and deep expertise in 2D/3D seismic interpretation and attribute analysis.