Senior Reservoir Geologist

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Health and retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Attendance at industry conferences

Access to advanced geological tools

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, seeks an experienced Senior Reservoir Geologist to lead geological modelling and support field development in an integrated subsurface team.

You will integrate cores, logs, seismic and production data to build robust reservoir models, perform petrophysical analyses, and collaborate with reservoir engineers and geophysicists. A strong background in sedimentology and stratigraphy is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geology, Geological Sciences, or a related field.
• 7+ years of reservoir geology experience in oil and gas.
• Proficiency in Petrel and Roxar RMS.
• Strong sedimentology, stratigraphy, sequence stratigraphy knowledge.
• Experience with core description, log interpretation, and seismic interpretation.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop geological reservoir models using core, log, seismic and production data.
• Perform petrophysical analyses to determine porosity, permeability and saturations.
• Study sedimentology and stratigraphy to define depositional environments and architecture.
• Support reserve estimates and risk assessments for fields.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers and geophysicists for integrated models.
• Prepare reports and present findings to project reviews.

Skills

Reservoir modeling

Petrophysics

Sedimentology

Stratigraphy

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Geology

Tools

Petrel

Roxar RMS

Seismic interpretation software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Senior Reservoir Geologist to join their integrated subsurface team in Paarl . This role is crucial for characterizing reservoirs and understanding their heterogeneity to optimize field development and production. You will be responsible for integrating geological data with engineering insights to build robust reservoir models and support decision‑making processes in the oil and gas industry . This is an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise in sedimentology, stratigraphy, and petrophysics within a collaborative environment in the scenic Western Cape region.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed geological models of reservoirs, integrating core, log, seismic, and production data.
• Perform petrophysical analysis to determine reservoir properties like porosity, permeability, and fluid saturations.
• Conduct sedimentological and stratigraphic studies to understand depositional environments and reservoir architecture.
• Contribute to reserve estimations and uncertainty assessments for oil and gas fields.
• Collaborate closely with reservoir engineers and geophysicists to ensure accurate reservoir representation.
• Prepare geological reports and presentations for project reviews and technical committees.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Geology, Geological Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in reservoir geology, preferably within the oil and gas exploration and production sector.
• Proficiency in geological modeling software (e.g., Petrel, Roxar RMS) and petrophysical software.
• Strong understanding of sedimentology, stratigraphy, and sequence stratigraphy.
• Experience with core description, log interpretation, and seismic interpretation techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentive plan.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and attendance at industry conferences.
• Access to advanced geological modeling tools and technologies.
• A dynamic team environment located in Paarl , offering a high quality of life.