Senior Geoscientist — Coastal Seismic & Basin Exploration

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Sur place; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 700 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary package

Medical aid and pension fund

Life insurance

Professional development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geoscientist for their exploration team based in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. The role focuses on identifying and evaluating new resource opportunities using seismic interpretation, basin analysis, and subsurface characterization.

The ideal candidate has a MSc/PhD in Geology or Geophysics, 8+ years in exploration geoscience, and strong collaboration skills to work with geologists, geophysicists, and reservoir engineers.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Geology, Geophysics, or a related Earth Science discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in exploration geoscience, preferably within the oil and gas industry.
• Expertise in seismic data interpretation and workstation software (Petrel, Kingdom Suite).
• Strong knowledge of structural geology, stratigraphy, sedimentology, and basin analysis.
• Proficiency in well log analysis and integration with other geoscience data.
• Demonstrated ability to assess geological risk and uncertainty.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to work in a team.
• Experience in Mossel Bay, Western Cape or similar settings is advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Lead geological interpretation of seismic, well log, and core data to identify exploration prospects.
• Develop geological models and maps of subsurface structures and stratigraphy.
• Perform basin analysis and regional geological studies to understand hydrocarbon systems.
• Quantify geological risk and uncertainty for exploration opportunities.
• Collaborate with geophysicists and reservoir engineers on integrated subsurface studies.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for exploration strategy.
• Mentor junior geoscientists and contribute to the team's technical development.
• Ensure compliance with geological best practices and regulatory requirements.

Connaissances

Seismic data interpretation

Structural geology

Basin analysis

Well log integration

Mentoring

Formation

MSc or PhD in Geology/Geophysics

Outils

Petrel

Kingdom Suite

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geoscientist for their exploration team based in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. The role focuses on identifying and evaluating new resource opportunities using seismic interpretation, basin analysis, and subsurface characterization.

The ideal candidate has a MSc/PhD in Geology or Geophysics, 8+ years in exploration geoscience, and strong collaboration skills to work with geologists, geophysicists, and reservoir engineers.