1,210 Exploration jobs in India

• Plan and execute geological exploration programs, including mapping and sampling.
• Conduct detailed geological mapping and interpret subsurface geological structures.
• Collect, log, and analyze geological samples (rock, soil, core).
• Utilize geophysical and geochemical data to identify potential mineral targets.
• Develop and manage geological databases.
• Create geological cross-sections, block models, and resource estimates using specialized software.
• Collaborate with geophysicists, geochemists, and engineers to integrate exploration data.
• Prepare detailed geological reports and presentations of findings and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and environmental best practices in the field.
• Stay current with advancements in geological exploration techniques and technologies.
• Contribute to the development of exploration strategies and budgets.
• Supervise field crews and contractors as needed.

• Master's degree in Geology or Earth Sciences.
• 5+ years of experience in mineral exploration.
• Strong understanding of geological principles, stratigraphy, and structural geology.
• Experience with GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS) and geological modeling software (e.g., Leapfrog, Micromine) is highly preferred.
• Field experience in geological mapping and sample collection.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in both field and office environments.
• Knowledge of specific mineral commodities is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel to remote field locations as required.

• Identify and evaluate potential mineral resource targets through desktop studies and data analysis.
• Compile and interpret geological, geophysical, and geochemical data.
• Develop and refine 3D geological models to delineate mineralized zones.
• Plan and oversee remote sensing and geophysical survey programs.
• Conduct geological mapping and reconnaissance where applicable through remote observation and data.
• Estimate mineral resource quantities and confidence levels.
• Prepare comprehensive geological reports, including target descriptions, exploration strategies, and resource estimates.
• Collaborate with geoscientists and engineers to design effective exploration campaigns.
• Stay updated on new exploration technologies and methodologies.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in geological fieldwork and data management.

• Master's or Ph.D. in Geology, Earth Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mineral exploration.
• Demonstrated success in identifying and evaluating mineral resources.
• Proficiency in geological modeling software (e.g., Leapfrog Geo, Vulcan).
• Experience with GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS).
• Strong understanding of structural geology, stratigraphy, and ore deposit formation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting.
• Ability to work independently and manage projects effectively in a remote environment.
• Knowledge of international reporting codes (e.g., JORC, NI 43-101) is an advantage.

• Conduct geological mapping and surveys to identify potential mineral-bearing areas.
• Plan and supervise drilling programs, core logging, and sample collection.
• Analyze geological data, including core samples, geophysical surveys, and geochemical data, to assess mineral potential.
• Interpret geological models and contribute to resource estimation.
• Prepare detailed geological reports, maps, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with geophysicists, geochemists, and mining engineers to integrate exploration data.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and safety protocols during fieldwork.
• Utilize geological software and tools for data analysis and visualization.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of regional geology and exploration trends.
• Contribute to the strategic planning of exploration projects and budgets.

• Master's degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in mineral exploration, preferably in the mining industry.
• Strong understanding of geological principles, structural geology, and mineralogy.
• Proficiency in geological mapping, core logging, and sampling techniques.
• Experience with geological software (e.g., ArcGIS, Leapfrog, Datamine) is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in both field and office environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to remote exploration sites as required.
• Familiarity with the geology of **Bhubaneswar, Odisha, IN** region and its mineral potential is a significant advantage.

• Conduct geological mapping and surveys to identify promising areas for mineral exploration.
• Plan and execute field programs for data acquisition, including drilling, trenching, and geophysical surveys.
• Collect and analyze rock, soil, and core samples to determine mineral content and economic viability.
• Interpret geological data using various software and techniques to define mineralized zones.
• Prepare detailed geological reports, cross-sections, and resource models for management and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with mining engineers, geophysicists, and other technical experts to develop exploration strategies.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and safety standards during field operations.
• Manage field budgets and logistical arrangements for exploration activities.
• Utilize advanced geological software for data visualization, modeling, and analysis.
• Stay abreast of new exploration technologies and methodologies.
• Assess the risks and opportunities associated with potential mining projects.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior management and potential investors.

• Master's degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in mineral exploration geology, with a strong focus on fieldwork.
• Proven experience in identifying and evaluating economic mineral deposits.
• Proficiency in geological mapping, sampling techniques, and data interpretation.
• Expertise in using geological software such as ArcGIS, Leapfrog, Datamine, or similar.
• Strong understanding of mining processes and resource estimation techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare comprehensive technical reports.
• Ability to work effectively in remote field locations, often under challenging conditions.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel extensively.

Looking for Structural Geologist for a TOP O&G company at Bangalore.

Its an Sr SME role with 10+ Years of Industry experience in Oil & Gas Industry.

Mandatory Experience : Structural Geologist, Upstream Oil and Gas

Good to Have : Seismic, Geology Mapping, Workflow analysis, Fault Analysis

Interested candidate can share there resume to

Experience Required : 10.0 Yrs to 20.0 Yrs

Work Location : Bangalore

Work Mode : Work From Office (5 Days Working)

Interview process : Virtual Video Interview

Company Description

Chifeng Gold's Lane Xang Minerals Limited Company (LXML) operates the Sepon Gold and Copper Operation, located in Vilabouly District, Savannakhet Province, Lao PDR. We are committed to the development of Laos through our production of cooper and gold, whilst striving for business excellence throughout the business. In 2025, our planned production is 5,703 kg of Gold and 10,010 tonnes of copper.

We are looking for highly motivated individuals to join us during the growth phase of our business and champion diversity through all stages of our recruitment.

Role Description

Reporting to the Superintendent – Exploration, the Geologist - Exploration will responsible for conducting various Au and Cu exploration work programs within Sepon tenement including detailed geologic mapping, soil sampling, drill core and chip logging/sampling. Supervisory work will be necessary to oversee various field drilling programs – to ensure compliance to all Company standards, procedures, and safety protocols

• Implement and ensure compliance with LXML policies and procedures.
• Leadership and supervision of all field-based copper-gold exploration activities.
• Provide accurate geological logs of RC and DD drilling, and detailed maps and sections of prospects
• Rigorous monitoring of Exploration field procedures and protocols to ensure safe, efficient, and effective program implementation.
• Assist superintendent/senior geologist manage and oversee contractors and their work.
• Training, development, and mentoring of junior geologists and field assistants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree of Science (Geology).
• Excellent field mapping, logging and section interpretation skills.
• Demonstrate effective performance in achieving agreed SSHE goals that support the department site and company standards.
• Good computer skills; proficient with QGIS or MapInfo-Discover/ArcGIS and 3D modelling software Leapfrog or Micromine.
• Good organizational, field planning, and time management skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• 3-5 years' experience gold and copper exploration preferred.

An attractive salary package, including performance-based incentives and other benefits is on offer for this role. This is a great opportunity to join an existing world class mining operation and contribute towards the ongoing development of the biggest and best mining company in the Lao PDR

To join the next generations' global mining company, please submit your application online in either Word (.doc) or Adobe (.pdf) format online to .LA.  All applications will close
29 August 2025

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview and your submitted documents will not be returned

Job summary

Entity:

Production & Operations

Job Family Group:

Subsurface Group

Job Description:

About bp

Bp Technical Solutions India (TSI) centre in Pune aims to build on bp's existing engineering and technical strengths, to deliver high quality services to its hydrocarbons and new energy businesses worldwide. TSI brings together diverse engineering capability to provide technical services across a range of areas including engineering, maintenance, optimization, data processes, projects and subsurface, to deliver safe, affordable and lower emission energy, while continuously innovating how we work. Global Subsurface Solutions (GSS) delivers high-quality, high impact, subsurface technical products to address prioritised business challenges across bp's Production and Operations (P&O).

About the Role

As a GSS exploration geophysicist, you will have the opportunity to support activity across a diverse set of locations and projects across the global portfolio. In your role, you will bring forward exploration and appraisal opportunities that add value to bp. You will be responsible for characterizing the subsurface, undertaking regional basin evaluation, developing prospect and lead inventories and maturing prospects for exploration assessment and decision.

You will be deployed into a multi-disciplinary squad to provide technical skills in geophysics and subsurface integration, along with thorough insight into subsurface uncertainty and risk. You will develop and provide technical skills in seismic interpretation and subsurface integration. There are broadening opportunities, with the potential to work different fields/basins in a variety of activities such as exploration prospect identification, integrated subsurface description, development planning and well planning for activity across bp's global oil, gas and low carbon portfolio.

What will you deliver

As an individual technical contributor, you will work closely with other subsurface disciplines and other business units such as the Global Wells organisation.

Deliver integrated geological and geophysical descriptions and evaluations at regional, basin, play fairway, and prospect levels.

Deliver prospect and lead inventories. Mature selected opportunities into detailed integrated prospect descriptions including assured, risked volumetric assessments

Support well planning and well operations. Integrate post well results into subsurface models and undertake post-well evaluations.

Recommend technical studies and additional data requests, including seismic acquisition and processing work.

Apply your technical and business skills to develop appropriate subsurface scenarios, to characterise and communicate subsurface uncertainties and use this knowledge to plan and deliver 'fit for purpose' technical products.

Your ability to clearly communicate subsurface uncertainty to colleagues and business leaders will enable the development of appropriate risk management and mitigation plans.

You will promote bp's commitment to safe, responsible and sustained performance, and demonstrate strong individual and leadership behaviours in line with bp values.

As a geophysicist in bp's subsurface technical community, you will coach and mentor, share best practice and seek to innovate to solve technical and business challenges.

Must have educational qualifications

Geophysics / Geoscience degree from a recognised university.

Minimum years of relevant experience

8 years of relevant experience as a geophysicist in exploration.

Must have experiences/skills

Understanding of integrated petroleum geoscience exploration fundamentals.

Exploration experience from a variety of basins and depositional system settings.

Strong integrated geoscience skills and ability to work with all forms of geological as well as geophysical data.

Working knowledge of seismic interpretation, seismic attributes, depth conversion, seismic rock properties, AVO, and DHIs.

Skilled in characterising and communicating subsurface uncertainty, risk and value.

Highly collaborative, team-first ethos, and a proven track-record of personal delivery.

Desire to develop and learn new skills.

Strong written and oral communication skills in English.

Good to have experiences/skills

Familiarity with Petrel, PalaeoScan, and statistical software packages.

Experience in seismic attribute work, AVO analysis and seismic rock properties fundamentals.

Creative and flexible mindset and be comfortable with creating integrated ideas, interpretation and models both from large, complex, and multi-dimensional datasets of variable quality and quantity.

Well planning experience.

Familiarity with Integrated Subsurface Descriptions and integrating seismic products into geological/reservoir models.

Experience of working in diverse global teams and managing stakeholders.

Familiarity with agile working practices.

You will work with

Your line manager will be the Geophysics Discipline Leader supporting the TSI Unit within GSS.

You will be based in Pune, India, but may be deployed remotely into a multinational, integrated subsurface delivery 'squad' where day-to-day activities/deliverables will be prioritised by the squad leader. These GSS squads typically consist of 5-10 multi-disciplinary technical members in several locations and are deployed based on global subsurface business prioritisation.

You will also work in close collaboration with other subsurface teams from locations your squad is supporting, as well as with global subsurface technical specialists and subject matter experts.

Why join bp

At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

There are many aspects of our employees' lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type:

This position is not available for remote working

Skills:

Basin resource evaluation, Basin resource evaluation, CO2 utilisation and storage, Cost-conscious decision-making, Data Analysis, Data Management, Depletion and Storage Development Planning, Depositional framework, Fluid Properties, Geodesy and coordinate integrity, Geohazard Assessment, Geological Reservoir and Storage Unit Modelling, Geophysical surveillance, Geospatial data visualization, Integrated Resource Progression, Integrated Well Delivery, Petroleum Systems Analysis, Petrophysical Dynamic Reservoir Description, Petrophysical Seismic Lithology and Fluid Prediction, Petrophysical Seismic Reservoir Characterisation, Research and Development, Reservoir quality, Resource, Reserves Estimation and Storage Volume Assessment, Rock Properties Framework, Seismic Acquisition {+ 8 more}

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