Senior Reservoir Geologist

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Comprehensive health and retirement

Generous annual leave entitlement

Support for professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Reservoir Geologist to advance subsurface characterization for oil and gas projects in Upington. This hybrid role combines remote data analysis with on-site geological assessments to build robust reservoir models and optimize field development.

You will integrate geological, geophysical and engineering data, perform core analysis, and collaborate with geophysicists on seismic interpretation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geology or related Earth Science.
• Minimum of 7 years of reservoir geology experience.
• Proficiency with geological modeling software (Petrel, GeoX).
• Strong sedimentology, stratigraphy, and structural geology knowledge.
• Hybrid work experience with travel to sites.
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed reservoir models by integrating geological, geophysical, and engineering data.
• Perform core analysis and petrophysical evaluations of reservoir properties.
• Identify geological controls on reservoir quality and fluid distribution.
• Collaborate with geophysicists on seismic interpretation and attribute analysis.
• Contribute geological input to field development planning and production optimization.
• Prepare and present geological reports and recommendations to teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

Education

Master's degree in Geology or related Earth Science

Tools

Petrel

GeoX

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a distinguished Senior Reservoir Geologist to enhance their subsurface characterization capabilities. This hybrid role, based out of Upington , will involve both remote data analysis and on-site geological assessments critical to the Oil & Gas industry . You will focus on integrating diverse geological datasets to build robust reservoir models, identify sweet spots, and optimize field development plans. This position is perfect for an experienced geologist who can leverage advanced geological and geophysical tools, collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams, and contribute to strategic decision-making in a flexible work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Integrate geological, geophysical, and engineering data to create detailed reservoir models.
• Perform core analysis and petrophysical evaluations to understand reservoir properties.
• Identify geological controls on reservoir quality and fluid distribution.
• Collaborate with geophysicists on seismic interpretation and attribute analysis.
• Provide geological input for field development planning and production optimization.
• Prepare and present geological reports and recommendations to project teams and management.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Geology or a related Earth Science discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in reservoir geology within the Oil & Gas sector.
• Proficiency with geological modeling software (e.g., Petrel, GeoX).
• Strong understanding of sedimentology, stratigraphy, and structural geology.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in a hybrid model, with the ability to travel for on-site work when required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits package.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Support for professional development, training, and certifications.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement.
• Engaging work on challenging reservoir characterization projects.