Senior Petroleum Geologist - Remote

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical insurance

Generous annual leave

Professional development support

Work on international projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Petroleum Geologist to join a fully remote global exploration team. You will identify and evaluate hydrocarbon prospects through in-depth geological analysis and seismic interpretation while collaborating with geophysicists and reservoir engineers on worldwide exploration campaigns.

The role emphasizes leadership in subsurface characterization, prospect evaluation, and technical excellence, with opportunities to influence upstream portfolio and drive discovery

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in Geology, Geophysics, or related earth science field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in petroleum exploration geology.
• Expertise in seismic interpretation, well log analysis, and sequence stratigraphy.
• Experience with geological modeling software (Petrel, Kingdom Suite).
• Strong understanding of basin analysis and petroleum systems.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and analytical skills suited for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Interpret 2D and 3D seismic data to identify reservoirs and traps.
• Integrate geological, geophysical, and engineering data for subsurface models.
• Conduct prospect evaluation and risk assessment for exploration opportunities.
• Collaborate with exploration teams to develop drilling strategies.
• Prepare geological reports, maps, and presentations for reviews.
• Stay updated on geological concepts and exploration technologies.

Skills

Seismic interpretation

Well log analysis

Sequence stratigraphy

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

MSc or PhD in Geology/Geophysics

Tools

Petrel

Kingdom Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Petroleum Geologist to join their fully remote global exploration team. In this critical role, you will be instrumental in identifying and evaluating new hydrocarbon prospects through in-depth geological analysis and interpretation of seismic and well data. You will work collaboratively with geophysicists and reservoir engineers, contributing your expertise to strategic exploration campaigns worldwide. This position offers a unique opportunity to significantly influence the company's upstream portfolio and drive discovery success from a remote location, joining a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and technical excellence in subsurface characterization.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret 2D and 3D seismic data to identify potential reservoirs and structural traps.
• Integrate geological, geophysical, and engineering data to build comprehensive subsurface models.
• Conduct detailed prospect evaluation and risk assessment for exploration opportunities.
• Collaborate with exploration teams to develop and execute drilling strategies.
• Prepare detailed geological reports, maps, and presentations for technical and management review.
• Stay abreast of the latest geological concepts and exploration technologies.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in Geology, Geophysics, or a related earth science field.
• A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in petroleum exploration geology .
• Proven expertise in seismic interpretation , well log analysis, and sequence stratigraphy.
• Experience with geological modeling software (e.g., Petrel, Kingdom Suite).
• Strong understanding of basin analysis and petroleum systems.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and analytical skills suitable for a remote environment .

Benefits

• Attractive salary package with annual performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous annual leave and flexible working hours.
• Support for professional development and conference attendance.
• Opportunity to work on diverse international exploration projects.