Senior Geoscientist - Data Integration

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Conference attendance

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley, Northern Cape, seeks a Senior Geoscientist specializing in Data Integration to unify seismic, well logs, core and production data for prospect identification.

You will develop workflows, ensure data quality, analyze integrated datasets with Petrel, GeoGraphix and Kingdom Suite, and mentor junior geoscientists while supporting decision-making.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Geoscience or related field.
• 8+ years of geoscience experience with data integration.
• Proficiency with Petrel, GeoGraphix, Kingdom Suite.
• Strong seismic interpretation, well log analysis, and modeling.
• Python scripting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement workflows for multi-disciplinary data integration.
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and accuracy across datasets.
• Use geological software to analyze and interpret integrated data.
• Collaborate with geologists, geophysicists, and engineers to identify targets.
• Contribute to regional geological models and play fairway maps.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for management.
• Mentor junior geoscientists in data integration techniques.

Skills

Geoscience data integration

Seismic interpretation

Well log analysis

Geological modeling

Python scripting

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Master's or PhD in Geoscience

Tools

Petrel

GeoGraphix

Kingdom Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a highly skilled Senior Geoscientist with a specialization in Data Integration to join their forward-thinking exploration team in Kimberley . This role is crucial for unifying and interpreting diverse geological and geophysical datasets to enhance prospect identification and evaluation. You will be responsible for developing and implementing workflows for integrating seismic, well log, core, and production data, ensuring data quality and consistency. The ideal candidate will possess advanced technical skills and a proven ability to extract maximum value from integrated datasets, contributing to strategic decision-making in Northern Cape operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust workflows for the integration of multi-disciplinary geoscience data (seismic, well logs, core, production data).
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and accuracy across all integrated datasets.
• Utilise advanced geological and geophysical software to analyze and interpret integrated data.
• Collaborate with geologists, geophysicists, and reservoir engineers to identify exploration targets and development opportunities.
• Contribute to the development of regional geological models and play fairway maps.
• Prepare clear and concise technical reports and presentations for management and project teams.
• Mentor junior geoscientists in data integration techniques and best practices.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Geoscience (Geology, Geophysics) or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in geoscience, with a strong focus on data integration and interpretation.
• Proficiency in geological and geophysical software suites (e.g., Petrel, GeoGraphix, Kingdom Suite).
• Strong understanding of seismic interpretation, well log analysis, and geological modeling.
• Experience with data management systems and scripting languages (e.g., Python) is advantageous.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance.
• Generous retirement savings plan and long-term incentive programs.
• Opportunities for professional development and attending industry conferences.
• A collaborative and technologically advanced work environment in Kimberley .