Sasol Petroleum International (SPI) is the E&P division of Sasol, one of the top 50 global energy companies. SPI has operations in Mozambique and Papua New Guinea and interests in South Africa, West Africa, and Australia. SPI’s strategic focus is exploration and monetisation of stranded gas. Its current equity production is 40,000 boepd and it is in the middle of an expansion project to increase production to 55,000 boepd by 2011. The company strategy is to achieve 150,000 boepd by 2025.

To support this expansion, SPI is looking to recruit a Senior Geoscientist to its Technical Services function, which is responsible for ensuring that the company’s strategic, tactical and operational decisions are well founded on sound technical study and analysis in line with good oilfield practice.

To be a candidate you will already have expertise in evaluating well log and geophysical data for development of hydrocarbon plays, leads and prospects combined with significant experience in the direction and management of field operations, advanced geological evaluation and the interpretation of 2D and 3D seismic data. Previous experience of Kingdom and Petrel software along with knowledge of unconventional resources and CO˛ sequestration, data room evaluations and JV operations will all be advantageous. Degree educated in a geological or earth science subject, you will ideally also hold an MSc or PhD in Petroleum Geology or Petroleum Geophysics. Candidates must be fluent in written and spoken English and demonstrate excellent communication skills.

You will equally be comfortable working alone as you will in close collaboration with other technical staff and you must be able to perform analysis, interpretation and problem solving at all levels of complexity with varying volumes of data. SPI operates a matrix structure and you will report to the Exploration Manager, AsiaPacific on business matters and to the Geoscience Manager, on functional matters. Based in Sydney, Australia you will be required to undertake regular inter-continental travel.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a newly created and highly visible role. You will enjoy the ability to represent SPI at industry forums and to provide critical support in joint projects – influencing the operator in non-operated situations. With both the financial and technical capabilities to capture and develop opportunities quickly, SPI provides a secure employment environment and the chance to develop an exciting global career.

An excellent remuneration package will be provided including expatriate benefits where appropriate.