Senior Geoscientist: Seismic & Prospect Lead (Hybrid)
Placements24
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Job summary
Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Geoscientist for its client in Sandton, Gauteng. The role leads integrated geoscience studies, seismic interpretation, and play fairway mapping to support exploration and development projects.
You will integrate geological, geophysical and engineering data to characterize reservoirs, mentor junior staff, and contribute to strategic subsurface evaluations. A hybrid work arrangement is available.
Qualifications
- Master’s or PhD in Geology/Geophysics or related Earth Science field.
- 8+ years of exploration geoscience experience in Oil & Gas.
- Proficient in seismic interpretation and data integration.
- Strong communication and multidisciplinary team collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Lead geological and geophysical interpretations of seismic data, logs and cores.
- Identify mature exploration prospects and assess volumes and risks.
- Develop regional maps and play fairways from integrated data.
- Collaborate with reservoir and drilling teams to build earth models.
- Contribute to field development planning and technical reporting.
- Mentor junior geoscientists and stay updated on new methods.
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Job description
Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Geoscientist for its client in Sandton, Gauteng. The role leads integrated geoscience studies, seismic interpretation, and play fairway mapping to support exploration and development projects.
You will integrate geological, geophysical and engineering data to characterize reservoirs, mentor junior staff, and contribute to strategic subsurface evaluations. A hybrid work arrangement is available.
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