Senior Remote Offshore Exploration Geologist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote health benefits

Home office stipend

Flexible hours

Retirement plan

Learning & development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Exploration Geologist to join a globally recognized leader in Oil & Gas exploration. The role focuses on identifying hydrocarbon prospects through seismic interpretation, well log analysis, and basin modeling, all within a remote-capable, cross-functional team.

You will interpret subsurface data, develop geological models, and support exploration strategies from a truly remote workplace, collaborating with geophysicists, reservoir engineers, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Geology, Geophysics, or related earth science field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in oil and gas exploration geology, offshore focus.
• Proficiency in seismic interpretation and well-log analysis.
• Experience with Petrel or Kingdom Suite for geological modeling and visualization.

Responsibilities

• Analyze seismic, well logs, and core data to identify hydrocarbon prospects.
• Develop and refine geological models for exploration targets with uncertainty analysis.
• Collaborate with remote multidisciplinary teams to integrate geological insights into exploration and development plans.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for management and joint venture partners.
• Utilize advanced geological software and visualization tools for data analysis and prospect mapping.
• Contribute to regional exploration strategies and review meetings.

Skills

Seismic interpretation

Well log analysis

Basin modeling

Remote collaboration

Analytical thinking

Technical reporting

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Geology/Geophysics

PhD preferred

Tools

Petrel

Kingdom Suite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Exploration Geologist to join a globally recognized leader in Oil & Gas exploration. The role focuses on identifying hydrocarbon prospects through seismic interpretation, well log analysis, and basin modeling, all within a remote-capable, cross-functional team.

You will interpret subsurface data, develop geological models, and support exploration strategies from a truly remote workplace, collaborating with geophysicists, reservoir engineers, and