Senior Geologist - Remote
Rustenburg, 0202, South Africa
Listed on 2026-09-21
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Science
Geology / Geoscience, Environmental Compliance & Protection -
Engineering
Geology / Geoscience, Environmental Engineer, Environmental Compliance & Protection, Oil & Gas
About the Role
Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Geologist to join their exploration team on a fully remote basis, serving projects across various regions. You will be responsible for interpreting geological data, identifying potential hydrocarbon-bearing formations, and contributing to the strategic planning of exploration activities. This role requires a deep understanding of subsurface geology, seismic interpretation, and basin analysis. Working remotely, you will collaborate with geoscientists, geophysicists, and reservoir engineers to assess prospectivity and de-risk exploration opportunities.
Your expertise will be vital in guiding our client's exploration efforts and ensuring a robust pipeline of future projects, fostering innovation in geological assessment.
- Interpret geological and geophysical data, including seismic, well logs, and core samples.
- Develop geological models and maps to delineate potential reservoirs and structural traps.
- Evaluate the prospectivity of new exploration areas and contribute to portfolio management.
- Collaborate with the exploration team to plan and execute geological field studies and data acquisition programs.
- Utilize geological software for data analysis, visualization, and reporting.
- Provide geological input for drilling operations and reservoir performance analysis.
- Master's degree in Geology or a related Earth Science field.
- 10+ years of experience in exploration geology, preferably within the oil and gas industry.
- Expertise in seismic interpretation, sequence stratigraphy, and basin analysis.
- Proficiency with geological modeling software (e.g., Petrel, Geo Graphix) and GIS tools.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to work autonomously in a remote environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of technical report writing.
- Highly competitive salary and annual bonus structure.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement savings plan with company match.
- Flexible remote work arrangements.
- Professional development opportunities and support for further education.
- A culture that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
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