Senior Geoscientist - Exploration & Basin Modeling Lead

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Performance-based incentives

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work model

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Geoscientist in Mahikeng, North West, to guide exploration strategies and lead a team of geoscientists. You will interpret basin-scale geology and seismic data, develop play fairway analyses, and integrate diverse datasets to pinpoint prospects.

The role requires at least 10 years in exploration geoscience with leadership experience, and proficiency in Petrel, Kingdom, and IHS tools. Hybrid work arrangement with growth opportunities in a developing region.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree or PhD in Geology, Geophysics, or a related Earth Science discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in exploration geoscience, with focus on prospect generation and basin analysis.
• Expertise in seismic interpretation, structural geology, and sequence stratigraphy.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities; able to manage cross-disciplinary teams.

Aufgaben

• Lead geological and geophysical interpretation efforts for exploration acreage.
• Develop and refine basin models and play fairway analyses.
• Integrate seismic, well, gravity, and magnetic data to identify exploration targets.
• Manage acquisition, processing, and interpretation of geophysical data.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers and geologists to build integrated subsurface models.
• Assess geological risks and uncertainties.
• Mentor junior geoscientists and prepare reports for management and partners.
• Ensure compliance with policies and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with drilling and production teams.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Presenting complex concepts

Mentoring

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Geology or Geophysics

PhD in Geology/Geophysics (preferred)

Tools

Petrel

Kingdom

IHS Markit tools

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Geoscientist in Mahikeng, North West, to guide exploration strategies and lead a team of geoscientists. You will interpret basin-scale geology and seismic data, develop play fairway analyses, and integrate diverse datasets to pinpoint prospects.

The role requires at least 10 years in exploration geoscience with leadership experience, and proficiency in Petrel, Kingdom, and IHS tools. Hybrid work arrangement with growth opportunities in a developing region.