Senior Geoscientist - Geophysicist

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Life insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geoscientist with a geophysics specialization to lead seismic interpretation and subsurface modeling in Vereeniging, South Africa. You will drive exploration strategy by integrating seismic data with geological and well information to evaluate hydrocarbon potential.

The role requires hands-on expertise in seismic processing, interpretation, and inversion techniques, working closely with geologists and reservoir engineers to deliver robust subsurface models and

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Geophysics, Geology, or a related geoscience discipline.
• 8+ years of professional experience as a geophysicist in Oil & Gas, with emphasis on exploration.
• Proficiency with industry-standard seismic interpretation software (Petrel, OpendTect).
• Expertise in seismic data processing, attribute analysis, and inversion techniques.

Responsibilities

• Process, interpret, and integrate seismic and other geophysical data to identify hydrocarbon plays.
• Build and refine static geological models using interpretation software and well data.
• Conduct geophysical analysis to understand subsurface structures, stratigraphy, and rock properties.
• Collaborate with geologists and reservoir engineers to create integrated subsurface models for exploration and development.
• Prepare geophysical interpretations, reports, and presentations for internal reviews and external partners.

Skills

Seismic interpretation

Geophysics expertise

Education

Master's or PhD in Geophysics/Geology

Tools

Petrel

OpendTect

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Senior Geoscientist with a specialization in geophysics to join their exploration and development team in Vereeniging . This pivotal role involves the interpretation of seismic data, geological models, and other geophysical datasets to identify and evaluate potential hydrocarbon resources within the Oil & Gas sector. You will play a key part in developing subsurface imaging strategies and contributing to exploration prospect generation and reservoir characterization. The successful candidate will bring extensive experience in advanced seismic data processing and interpretation techniques, significantly impacting the company's exploration success in the Gauteng region.

Key Responsibilities

• Process, interpret, and integrate seismic and other geophysical data to identify potential hydrocarbon plays.
• Build and refine static geological models using interpretation software and well data.
• Conduct detailed geophysical analysis to understand subsurface structures, stratigraphy, and rock properties.
• Collaborate with geologists and reservoir engineers to create integrated subsurface models for exploration and development.
• Prepare geophysical interpretations, reports, and presentations for internal reviews and external partners.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Geophysics, Geology, or a related geoscience discipline.
• A minimum of 8 years of professional experience as a geophysicist in the Oil & Gas industry, with a strong emphasis on exploration.
• Proficiency with industry-standard seismic interpretation software (e.g., Petrel, OpendTect).
• Expertise in seismic data processing, attribute analysis, and inversion techniques.
• Strong understanding of geological concepts and their relationship to geophysical observations.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with comprehensive annual bonuses.
• Full spectrum medical aid, retirement fund, and life insurance benefits.
• Generous annual leave and provision for professional training and conferences.
• Access to state-of-the-art geophysical software and hardware.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment dedicated to advancing geoscience.