Senior Geoscientist - Remote Subsurface Modeller

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Performance bonuses

Professional development

Conference funding

Fully remote role

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Geoscientist for a fully remote position with primary links to Klerksdorp, North West. You will integrate geological, geophysical, and petrophysical data to build subsurface models for prospect identification and development planning.

The ideal candidate holds an MSc/PhD in Geology/Geophysics with 10+ years of oil & gas experience, strong seismic interpretation, structural geology, and sequence stratigraphy skills, plus proficiency in Petrel or GeoGraphix and teamwork

Qualifications

• 10+ years in oil and gas exploration and development geoscience.
• Expertise in seismic interpretation and structural geology.
• Proficient with Petrel or GeoGraphix and data management tools.
• Strong communication and collaboration in distributed teams.
• Knowledge of South Africa geology is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and interpret 2D/3D seismic data, well logs, core data.
• Develop and maintain static subsurface models (geological and reservoir).
• Perform prospectivity analysis, risk assessment, and volumetrics.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers and geophysicists for simulations.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for partners.
• Mentor junior geoscientists and interpreters.
• Ensure data quality and adherence to best practices.
• Stay updated on new technologies and methodologies.

Skills

Seismic interpretation

Structural geology

Sequence stratigraphy

Geological modeling

Uncertainty assessment

Petrophysics integration

Collaborative teamwork

Education

MSc or PhD in Geology or Geophysics

Tools

Petrel

GeoGraphix

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Geoscientist for a fully remote position with primary links to Klerksdorp, North West. You will integrate geological, geophysical, and petrophysical data to build subsurface models for prospect identification and development planning.

The ideal candidate holds an MSc/PhD in Geology/Geophysics with 10+ years of oil & gas experience, strong seismic interpretation, structural geology, and sequence stratigraphy skills, plus proficiency in Petrel or GeoGraphix and teamwork