Senior Geophysicist

VINARCO; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Geophysicist to lead seismic interpretation and prospect evaluation efforts. This role requires extensive experience in geophysics, with a focus on optimizing exploration and development opportunities. The successful candidate will collaborate with diverse stakeholders and support well drilling operations, ensuring robust project outcomes. Join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will drive impactful decisions and contribute to significant projects in the geophysical domain.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Geophysics with strong knowledge of geology.
• Ability to oversee integration of subsurface and operational disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential prospects and conduct seismic interpretation and mapping.
• Support well drilling operations and optimize well paths using seismic data.

Skills

Geophysics

Seismic Interpretation

Velocity Modeling

Fluid Substitution

Pore Pressure Prediction

Rock Physics Techniques

Data Acquisition Planning

Communication Skills

Education

University Degree in Geophysics or related field

Job description

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Senior Geophysicist

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Identify all of the remaining potential prospects from the asset's development campaign.
• Perform structural and stratigraphic 3D and 2D seismic interpretation and mapping, velocity modeling for depth conversion, quantitative/qualitative seismic attribute analyses, fluid substitution, pore pressure prediction, and rock physics techniques to optimize and high-grade near-field exploration, appraisal, and infill development opportunities.
• Conduct prospect evaluation and ranking using geological and geophysical data.
• Execute thorough well targeting, data acquisition plans, and all related programs, as well as create development well proposals and post-drill evaluations.
• Supports well drilling operations with geophysics. Using seismic data, plans and optimizes well paths.
• Identify and quantify geophysical/subsurface uncertainties that affect project technical and commercial robustness.
• Provides information to management in order to compile regular progress reports, project status updates, and presentations to Senior Management, partners, and government agencies.
• Support, recommend, and participate in the planning of internal and external work plans, as well as the development of the department's yearly budget.

Requirements:

• University Degree or higher in the related field
• 10 years of Geophysics experience with knowledge of Geology and Subsurface.
• Knowledge of Geophysics and associated subjects.
• Capable of overseeing the integration of subsurface, wells, surface, and operating disciplines.
• Able to communicate, internally and externally, with a diverse range of stakeholders from various disciplines.
• Applicants of any nationality are welcome to apply.