Geoscientist - Opportunity Generation

ExxonMobil; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking experienced professionals to provide Geoscience technical support for oil and gas development projects. The candidates will work in multi-discipline teams focusing on integrated reservoir modeling, resource description, and production optimization. A minimum of 5 years of upstream oil and gas experience is required, along with a relevant degree in Geology or Earth Sciences.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience in upstream oil and gas.
• Expertise in integrated seismic interpretation including quantitative interpretation.
• Previous experience in mature production assets will provide an additional advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide integrated reservoir modeling support to global asset teams.
• Conduct integrated Geoscience interpretation for resource description.
• Integrate production and reservoir engineering data.

Skills

Geoscience skills

Teamwork

Effective communication

Reservoir description

Development planning

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Geology, Geophysics or Earth Sciences

Job description

About us

At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net‑zero future. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower‑emissions technologies.

We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together.

ExxonMobil in Malaysia

ExxonMobil is one of the world's largest publicly traded energy providers and chemical manufacturers. ExxonMobil develops and applies next‑generation technologies to help safely and responsibly meet the world's growing needs for energy and high‑quality chemical products.

In Malaysia, we are involved in significant oil and gas production operations and the marketing of chemical products. We also host a global business and technology center in Kuala Lumpur that provides high‑level information technology and engineering expertise to ExxonMobil’s upstream, downstream and chemical businesses worldwide.

What role you will play in the team

ExxonMobil is seeking qualified and experienced individuals to provide Geoscience technical support and expertise to oil and gas development projects and production operations. The candidates will be responsible for working with multi‑discipline teams to support optimal asset development and operations, leveraging fundamental Geoscience skills in reservoir description, development planning, opportunity generation, and production optimization.

What you will do

Individuals will provide integrated reservoir modeling support to global asset teams in the following areas:

• Integrated Geoscience interpretation for resource description and reservoir characterization; includes subsurface mapping, well log analysis, qualitative and quantitative seismic interpretation, sequence stratigraphy, and structural analysis
• Integration of production and reservoir engineering data to support depletion planning and reservoir management strategies
• Opportunity generation including planning, evaluation and/or execution of field development / drill well programs / wellwork opportunities

Skills and Qualifications

Candidates should be self‑motivated and focused on achieving business results through a multi‑discipline team. Demonstrated teamwork and effective communication skills are essential. Technical skill requirements are as follows:

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Geology, Geophysics or Earth Sciences
• A minimum of 5 years of industry experience in upstream oil and gas
• Expertise in integrated seismic interpretation including quantitative interpretation, opportunity generation and prospect evaluation
• Previous experience in mature production assets will provide an additional advantage

Your Benefits

We are committed to providing benefits that are competitive and support the needs of our employees.

Application Process

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Equal Opportunity Employer

ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be duly considered for employment.

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