Senior Petroleum Geologist

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Petroleum Geologist to join a remote-first exploration and production team. You will lead geological interpretations, develop subsurface models, and support drilling targets from a remote working setup.

The role requires 8+ years in petroleum exploration, MSc/PhD in Geology or Geophysics, and proficiency in Petrel, Kingdom, and Landmark. You will collaborate with engineers and geophysicists worldwide, mentor juniors, and contribute to diverse projects.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Geology, Geophysics, or related Earth Science.
• Minimum 8 years of petroleum exploration and basin analysis experience.
• Proficiency in Petrel, Kingdom, and Landmark.
• Deep understanding of sedimentology, stratigraphy, structural geology, and sequence stratigraphy.
• Proven track record of prospect identification and evaluation.
• Excellent communication and remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead geological interpretations of seismic, well log, and core data to delineate prospects and leads.
• Develop and maintain geological models and subsurface maps for exploration and development assets.
• Assess geological risks and uncertainties in venture evaluations and existing fields.
• Contribute to planning and execution of drilling programs with real-time geological support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including geophysicists and reservoir engineers, regardless of location.
• Mentor junior geoscientists and share knowledge across the organization.

Skills

Geology

Geophysics

Seismic interpretation

Well log analysis

Teamwork

Education

MSc in Geology

PhD in Geology/Geophysics

Tools

Petrel

Kingdom

Landmark

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Petroleum Geologist to join their remote-first exploration and production team. This pivotal role will focus on identifying and evaluating new exploration opportunities, analyzing geological data, and contributing to the subsurface understanding of prospective areas. You will collaborate closely with reservoir engineers and geophysicists to define drilling targets and support field development activities, all from a remote working setup. This position offers the chance to work on diverse projects with a globally recognized company that champions flexibility and a results-driven culture, enabling you to contribute significantly without geographical constraints, directly impacting the company's exploration success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead geological interpretations of seismic, well log, and core data to delineate prospects and leads.
• Develop and maintain high-quality geological models and subsurface maps for exploration and development assets.
• Assess geological risks and uncertainties associated with new venture evaluations and existing fields.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of drilling programs , providing real-time geological support.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including geophysicists, reservoir engineers, and management, regardless of physical location.
• Mentor junior geoscientists and share geological knowledge across the organization.

Requirements

• MSc or PhD in Geology, Geophysics, or a related Earth Science discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in petroleum exploration and basin analysis.
• Proficiency in geological workstation software (e.g., Petrel, Kingdom, Landmark) and data management.
• Deep understanding of sedimentology, stratigraphy, structural geology, and sequence stratigraphy .
• Proven track record of successful prospect identification and evaluation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, particularly in a remote collaboration environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience and remote working arrangements.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• Flexible working hours to accommodate global team collaboration.
• Opportunity to work on challenging projects with a leading company from the comfort of your home office.