Senior Seismic Data Geophysicist | Exploration Leader

Placements24

South Africa

On-site

ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary commensurate with经验

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Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a seasoned Geophysicist based in Rustenburg to lead seismic data interpretation for oil and gas exploration. You will analyze 2D/3D/4D datasets, identify prospects, and guide drilling and reservoir characterization with cutting‑edge software.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in Geophysics or related Earth science, with 7+ years in seismic interpretation, and a track record of successful prospect identification using Kingdom Suite, Petrel, and

Qualifications

Master's degree or PhD in Geophysics, Physics, or a related Earth Science field.
Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in seismic data interpretation within the Oil & Gas industry.
Proficiency with industry-standard geophysical software (Kingdom Suite, Petrel, OpendTect).

Responsibilities

Process, interpret, and integrate seismic data (2D, 3D, 4D) to delineate subsurface structures.
Identify and map oil and gas prospects and reservoirs.
Perform attribute analysis, inversion, and AVO studies to assess reservoir characteristics.
Collaborate with geologists and reservoir engineers to build integrated subsurface models.
Utilize advanced geophysical software and techniques for data interpretation.
Prepare detailed technical reports and present findings to exploration teams and management.