Head Geology & Exploration Strategy Lead

PTT Exploration and Production; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP) seeks a senior exploration expert to lead evaluations of new hydrocarbon plays, guide regional basin studies, and oversee prospect ranking. The role focuses on protecting company interests while driving innovative exploration concepts and technology deployment.

You will mentor junior staff, coordinate drilling data acquisition, and participate in budget planning to sustain efficiency and growth across Southeast Asia.

Qualifications

• Lead in evaluating hydrocarbon potential of new exploration areas and provide technical recommendations on prospect evaluation, potential reserve assessment, and associated risks/uncertainties.
• Lead team in regional study and basin modeling to identify concession/PSC opportunities and establish a target inventory/database.
• Perform prospect identification, evaluation and ranking.

Responsibilities

• Lead team in evaluating and monitoring exploration activities to protect and optimize the Company’s interests.
• Supervise geological well data acquisition during drilling operations.
• Generate exploration concepts, formulate programs and identify markets or assets for exploration and development strategy.
• Provide technical expertise and counseling to management and colleagues.
• Assist in planning and monitoring department work plans and budgets, maintaining procedures for efficiency and capability development, and ensuring up-to-date technology in exploration geology.
• Coach and develop junior staff; conduct technical training to explain geological concepts and share knowledge.
• Ensure quality of team discussions and decisions; promote adherence to SSHE policy and regulations.

Job description

PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP) seeks a senior exploration expert to lead evaluations of new hydrocarbon plays, guide regional basin studies, and oversee prospect ranking. The role focuses on protecting company interests while driving innovative exploration concepts and technology deployment.

You will mentor junior staff, coordinate drilling data acquisition, and participate in budget planning to sustain efficiency and growth across Southeast Asia.