Lead Operations Geologist

Elsa Talent Solutions Sdn. Bhd.; Sarawak; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Oil & Gas industry is seeking a Lead Operations Geologist in Sarawak. This role involves overseeing geological operations during drilling campaigns, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing third-party geological services. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience in offshore operations, particularly in high-angle and horizontal wells.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years of experience as Operations and/or Wellsite Geologist.
• Registered with the Malaysian Board of Geologists (BOG).
• Experience in HPHT and deepwater drilling.

Responsibilities

• Act as focal point for geological operations during drilling campaigns.
• Supervise wellsite geology activities including mudlogging, wireline logging.
• Monitor geological operations for compliance with drilling programs.

Skills

Geosteering

Data Interpretation

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Geology, Geosciences, Earth Sciences

Tools

Geological Software

Real-time Data Platforms

Job description

Position : Lead Operations Geologist

Industry : Oil & Gas

Location : Sarawak

Scope of Work(s):

• Act as the focal point for all geological operations during drilling campaigns (exploration and development).
• Supervise and provide quality control for all wellsite geology activities including mudlogging, wireline logging, LWD/MWD, coring, and formation pressure testing/sampling.
• Oversee and QC wireline operations such as formation pressure testing, sidewall coring, and seismic data acquisition.
• Manage and coordinate LWD/FPWD programs, particularly in high-angle and horizontal wells.
• Monitor geological operations to ensure compliance with drilling programs, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Interface with drilling, subsurface, and service provider teams to ensure efficient communication and data integration.
• Contribute to post-well studies and lookback reviews, providing insights and recommendations for future wells.
• Support contract management and performance monitoring for third-party geological services (e.g. Mudlogging, Wireline, LWD vendors).
• Maintain detailed records and geological documentation in compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.

Requirement(s):

• Bachelors Degree in Geology, Geosciences, Earth Sciences or related discipline.
• Registered with the Malaysian Board of Geologists (BOG) (copy of certificate required).
• Minimum 710 years of experience as an Operations and/or Wellsite Geologist.
• At least 35 years of recent (within the past 10 years) experience supervising offshore operations in Malaysia.
• Proven experience in:
  • HPHT and deepwater drilling environments.
  • Both clastic and carbonate lithologies.
  • High-angle and horizontal well drilling.
  • Supervising formation pressure testing and sampling.
• Strong understanding of geosteering, real-time data interpretation, and geological risk mitigation.
• Experience with geological software and real-time data platforms is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Note: Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted as part of shortlisting process