Lead Geophysicist

Elsa Talent Solutions Sdn. Bhd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading talent solutions provider in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Senior Geophysicist to lead seismic interpretation and support multidisciplinary projects in the oil and gas sector. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience, a relevant petroleum engineering degree, and a strong understanding of geophysical workflows. This role involves mentoring junior staff and ensuring technical integrity in subsurface assessments while promoting safety standards. Competitive salary and career development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of industrial experience in a multi-discipline team.
• Thorough understanding of reservoir engineering, geology and geophysics.
• Experience with regulated NOC environments.
• Significant experience with oil and gas operators.

Responsibilities

• Lead seismic interpretation projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide technical recommendations to management.
• Integrate subsurface data into comprehensive interpretations.
• Mentor junior geophysicists to build internal technical capability.

Skills

Seismic interpretation

Geophysical workflow

Team leadership

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Relevant petroleum engineering or geoscience degree

Tools

Petrel

Eclipse100

tNavigator

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and quality-assure seismic interpretation, including structural and stratigraphic interpretation across exploration and development assets.
• Lead the advance geophysical studies including but not limited to, 3D seismic reprocessing, rock physics, spectral decomposition and AI-machine learning interpretation. Demonstrate the value of Information to justify.
• Provide overall technical lead and advise on the geophysical aspect for the team. Provide clear and defensible technical recommendation to management.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams consisting of geologists, geophysicists and reservoir and petroleum engineers on the specific project(s) as mandated by the Subsurface Manager.
• Develop and maintain robust depth conversion models, velocity models and uncertainty envelopes.
• Integrate seismic, well, geological and petrophysical data into coherent subsurface interpretations
• Provide geophysical input to well planning, well placement and drilling risk assessment.
• Identify and mature prospects and leads, including volumetric input, risking and uncertainty assessment
• Contribute to reserves and resources estimation in accordance with SPE-PRMS guidelines.
• Support farm-in / farm-out, M&A and subsurface due diligence activities when required.
• Work closely with geologist, reservoir engineers, petrophysicist to deliver integrated subsurface models and technical evaluation.
• Translate geophysical uncertainty into business-relevant risk and value implication
• Participate in peer-reviews, technical assurance sessions. Serve as member of Technical Review Committee (TRC) for overall COMPANY group as required by the Technical Director.
• Mentor and coach junior geophysicists, building internal technical capability.
• Promote fit-for-purpose technology adoption aligned with company scale and objective
• Liaise with the management team and other technical and commercial professionals to support and optimise work programmes
• Liaise closely drilling departments to ensure clarity on planning, achieving subsurface target objective while addressing any drilling operation risks
• Ensure adherence to health and safety standards in conformance with COMPANY's policies and procedures.
• In the event of an emergency, carry out such duties as identified in the Emergency Response Procedures or as directed by the Malaysian General Manager.

Requirement

• Relevant petroleum engineering or geoscience degree(s)
• Industrial experience at least 15 years in a multi-discipline team. Experience in managing small team is an advantage
• Thorough practical understanding of reservoir engineering, geology and geophysics and application of these technical disciplines and full field reviews and redevelopments including application of enhanced oil recovery techniques where applicable
• Experience with a regulated NOC environment. Relationship skills for engagement with NOCs, JV Partners and multiple-company project teams.
• Extensive subsurface experience with an oil and gas operator preferably with both major and independent oil companies in an international environment
• Extensive experience and understanding of development geology and geophysics, production/reservoir engineering and offshore operations in both mature and green field development.
• International experience with experience working with different cultures in overseas geographies
• Good understanding of economics and economic modelling, uncertainty analysis and Value of Information.
• Reserve assessment and management and reserve reporting experience
• A general understanding of HSE processes in an oil and gas environment
• Advanced knowledge and experience in seismic interpretation and related geophysical workflow and technical approach.
• Demonstrable work experience with multiple disciplines. Have reasonable understanding across overall subsurface fraternity (geology, petrophysics and reservoir engineering)
• Significant work experience with industry standard modelling packages, preferably Petrel for geophysics. Some experiences and awareness on other packages used by other disciplines such as Eclipse100/tNavigator, PETEX suite, Kappa well testing software.
• Production engineering knowledge.
• Malaysian experience, some of which would preferably have been gained with an Operator.
• Experiences on prospect/lead evaluation. Able to assess overall petroleum system and geological risk in exploration opportunities
• Extensive International experience, preferably with an operator.
• Team lead experience in a multi-discipline team.
• Able to demonstrate continuing personal and professional development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills including, applicable G&G software, word processing, presentation software and spreadsheets.