Senior Seismic Interpreter - Remote Frontier Exploration

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Performance-based bonus

Health insurance

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Subsurface Geoscientist with seismic interpretation expertise to join a global energy exploration team operating remotely. You will lead advanced interpretation of large 2D/3D seismic datasets, identifying subsurface structures and potential reservoirs, while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with a world-class team.

This senior role offers remote flexibility, exposure to frontier exploration projects, and opportunities for professional growth within

Qualifications

• 8+ years direct seismic interpretation in oil & gas.
• Experience with Petrel, GeoDepth, OpendTect.
• Ability to interpret complex settings incl. salt tectonics.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed seismic data processing and interpretation, including velocity analysis, attribute analysis, and horizon tracking.
• Integrate seismic data with well logs, core data, and geological models to build robust 3D subsurface representations.
• Identify, delineate, and map potential hydrocarbon traps (structural and stratigraphic).
• Assess reservoir presence, quality, and potential hydrocarbon fill based on integrated subsurface data.
• Collaborate closely with geologists, reservoir engineers, and geophysicists to provide comprehensive subsurface understanding.
• Conduct risk assessments and quantify uncertainties associated with exploration targets identified through seismic analysis.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports, maps, and presentations for exploration reviews and decision-making processes.
• Mentor junior geoscientists and share expertise in seismic interpretation techniques.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in seismic acquisition, processing, and interpretation technologies and methodologies.

Skills

Seismic interpretation

Remote collaboration

Data integration

Critical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Geophysics/Geology

Tools

Petrel

GeoDepth

OpendTect

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Subsurface Geoscientist with seismic interpretation expertise to join a global energy exploration team operating remotely. You will lead advanced interpretation of large 2D/3D seismic datasets, identifying subsurface structures and potential reservoirs, while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with a world-class team.

This senior role offers remote flexibility, exposure to frontier exploration projects, and opportunities for professional growth within