ThinkOnward is seeking a senior geohazards and shallow seismic interpretation expert to build a baseline regional framework for offshore Angola. The project will integrate regional seismic interpretation, depositional systems characterization, published research, and available well information into a coherent geohazards-focused framework.

Primary objective: Create a regional stratigraphic framework interpretation in Petrel, focused on overburden above salt, and characterize types and distribution of the principal shallow geohazards within the framework.

• Conduct an initial data readiness and suitability review of the available Angola seismic and well data package before interpretation begins. The review should confirm data coverage, quality, coordinate/reference consistency, lineage, and suitability for regional shallow geohazards interpretation, as well as identify critical gaps and priority 2D/3D datasets to use for the regional framework.

• Build a coherent regional stratigraphic interpretation framework across the broader deepwater Angola area, with initial focus on priority blocks or areas.

• Define depositional environment and expected geohazard themes by stratigraphic unit and mapped area.

• Integrate seismic observations with published research, IODP cores, industry knowledge, and available well information.

• Document interpretation rationale, assumptions, uncertainties, and confidence levels.

• Develop deliverables that can be directly adopted and extended by the geohazards specialist team for detailed 3D seismic interpretation during future detailed geohazards assessments.

Desired Deliverables:

• Petrel project containing the regional post-salt stratigraphic framework and geohazards characterization

• Characterization of depositional environment and principal geohazards organized by unit and mapped area

• Technical summary report and presentation deck.

• Interpretation handover package with documented workflows, assumptions, and metadata.

• Recommendations for future data acquisition, interpretation, or workflow improvements.

Duration

up to 8 weeks, full-time, starting end of September 2026.

Compensation

Locally competitive remuneration.

What You’ll Bring:

• 15+ years of industry experience, senior-level experience in geohazards assessment, shallow-section seismic interpretation, or closely related regional geology.

• Offshore Angola or comparable basin experience in geohazards, shallow-section interpretation, regional geology, well delivery. Comparable basin experience includes: deepwater Atlantic margins and/or salt-basins with analogous depositional systems and geohazard themes (e.g., West Africa, Brazil, the Gulf of Mexico).

• Demonstrated delivery of basin-scale or regional seismic interpretation frameworks that support exploration, appraisal, opportunity screening, or well / drilling decisions.

• Strong expertise in deepwater depositional systems, sedimentology, seismic stratigraphy, shallow geohazard identification, salt settings, and well-seismic correlation.

• Advanced proficiency in Petrel. The project environment will use Petrel 2024.

• Ability to interpret and connect regional 2D datasets, use 3D data as calibration and infill, and make pragmatic technical decisions when legacy data are incomplete or variable in quality.

• Ability to clearly communicate technical interpretations and transfer knowledge to multidisciplinary teams.

• Ability to work independently in a remote, structured delivery model and accommodate scheduled engagements during US Central time business hours when required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting growth, new-basin entry, frontier exploration, early opportunity screening, or data-acquisition decisions.

• Familiarity with AI-assisted interpretation, document or well-report review, geoscience digitalization, or Petrel-based workflow development is a plus.

• Experience teaching, mentoring, or creating reusable best-practice interpretation examples for multidisciplinary geoscience teams is also appreciated.