Senior Geoscientist: Exploration & Development Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation package

Health and retirement programs

Generous leave and sabbaticals

Access to cutting-edge technology

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg, South Africa, seeks a Lead Geoscientist to drive exploration and production initiatives in the energy division. The role demands leadership in subsurface interpretation, modeling, and strategic decision making.

You will integrate geological and geophysical data, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with reservoir and drilling engineers to unlock hydrocarbon potential.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Geology, Geophysics or related Earth Science discipline is required.
• 10+ years of professional geoscience experience in exploration and production within the energy sector.
• Expertise in seismic data processing/interpretation, structural geology, and stratigraphy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage geological and geophysical studies for exploration and field development projects.
• Perform advanced seismic interpretation, structural analysis, and attribute mapping using industry-standard software.
• Integrate well data with seismic data to create comprehensive 3D subsurface models.
• Assess exploration risks and opportunities, providing quantitative estimates of hydrocarbon potential.
• Mentor and guide junior geoscientists, promoting knowledge sharing within the team.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers, drilling engineers, and management to support project objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Seismic interpretation

Communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Geology/Geophysics

Tools

Petrel

GeoGraphix

Kingdom Suite

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg, South Africa, seeks a Lead Geoscientist to drive exploration and production initiatives in the energy division. The role demands leadership in subsurface interpretation, modeling, and strategic decision making.

You will integrate geological and geophysical data, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with reservoir and drilling engineers to unlock hydrocarbon potential.