Senior Geoscientist - Seismic Interpretation (Hybrid)

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Hybrid work arrangements

Work-life balance

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal seeks a Senior Geoscientist with expertise in seismic interpretation to drive exploration efforts and reservoir characterization.

You will interpret 2D/3D seismic data, integrate with wells and core data, and develop geological models. Hybrid work option with a collaborative team.

Requires a Master’s or PhD and 7+ years in seismic interpretation, with Petrel/Hampson-Russell proficiency.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Geophysics, Geology, or related geoscience discipline.
• Proven ability to interpret complex 2D and 3D seismic data.
• Strong knowledge of seismic processing workflows and attribute analysis.
• Experience with geostatistical methods and volumetric calculations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams in Richards Bay.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced seismic data interpretation to identify structural and stratigraphic traps.
• Integrate seismic data with other geological and geophysical datasets (e.g., well logs, core data).
• Develop and refine geological models based on seismic interpretations.
• Evaluate exploration prospects and appraise existing discoveries.
• Utilize state-of-the-art seismic interpretation software (e.g., Petrel, Hampson-Russell).
• Contribute to the planning and execution of seismic acquisition and processing projects.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers, geologists, and management to support asset development.
• Prepare technical presentations and reports for internal reviews and external stakeholders.
• Mentor junior geoscientists and share technical expertise.

Skills

Seismic interpretation

Geostatistics

Seismic data analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Geophysics/Geology

Tools

Petrel

Hampson-Russell

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal seeks a Senior Geoscientist with expertise in seismic interpretation to drive exploration efforts and reservoir characterization.

You will interpret 2D/3D seismic data, integrate with wells and core data, and develop geological models. Hybrid work option with a collaborative team.

Requires a Master’s or PhD and 7+ years in seismic interpretation, with Petrel/Hampson-Russell proficiency.