Senior Geophysicist

Ad Terra Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EPF/SOCSO/EIS contributions

Medical insurance

Annual leave

International project exposure

Job summary

Ad Terra Group in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Geophysicist to lead seismic exploration and interpretation from data collection through to geophysical interpretations guiding drilling decisions.

You will oversee data acquisition, processing, interpretation, and AI-assisted workflows, contributing to digital subsurface initiatives and cross-portfolio projects. Strong communication and mathematical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• University degree (MSc or PhD) in Geology, Geophysics, or a related field.
• Experience as a Geoscientist (8-12 years).
• 8–12 years of hands-on Oil & Gas industry experience — mandatory.
• Insight into rock physics, AVO, Inversion process.
• Intermediate knowledge of Matlab or Python coding and Bash / shell scripting.
• Comfortable working with and developing AI/ML tools to improve processing and interpretation efficiency.
• Knowledge of seismic processing software such as Seismic Unix / Madagascar / Promax / SeisSpace / Omega / OpendTect / RadExPro / Reveal / Petrel.

Responsibilities

• Data acquisition: Design data acquisition plans.
• Data acquisition: Define suitable seismic measurements methods.
• Data acquisition: Adapt data collection methods.
• Data processing: Process seismic data.
• Data processing: Define suitable seismic measurements and data-processing methods.
• Data processing: Load, gather, transfer, and organize seismic data.
• Data processing: Conduct quality control of data.
• Data interpretation: Conduct geophysical interpretations.
• Data interpretation: Build and test 3D models.
• Data interpretation: Map 3D seismic data models.
• Data interpretation: Make structural interpretation and mapping.
• Data interpretation: Run forecasts.
• Data interpretation: Resolve interpretation issues.
• AI & Digital Tools: Apply and help develop AI/ML-assisted seismic interpretation workflows.
• AI & Digital Tools: Evaluate and pilot emerging AI tools to improve seismic processing and interpretation efficiency.
• AI & Digital Tools: Contribute geophysical domain expertise to Ad Terra's digital subsurface intelligence initiatives.
• Projects: Complete tasks in areas of expertise.
• Projects: Document progress, setbacks, and new processes.
• Projects: Establish clear and relevant timesheets.
• Reporting: Generate and write reports, create maps, tables, figures, and summaries.
• Reporting: Review documents, studies, models, and reports prepared by peers.
• Reporting: Report results to managers, clients, partners, etc.

Skills

Geophysics expertise

Seismic interpretation

Communication skills

Numerical literacy

Systematic and methodical

Pressure handling

Education

Master's or PhD in Geology/Geophysics

Tools

Matlab

Python

Bash/Shell scripting

Seismic Unix

Madagascar

Promax

SeisSpace

Omega

OpendTect

RadExPro

Reveal

Petrel

Job description

We’re hiring a Senior Geophysicist to lead seismic exploration and interpretation for Ad Terra’s regional office in Kuala Lumpur – from data collection and processing through to the geophysical interpretations that shape drilling and development decisions across the portfolio. We’re looking for deep command of the seismic toolkit and the judgment that comes from years of hands‑on interpretation, paired with real versatility: someone who tracks new methods and technologies as closely as they apply proven ones, and who’s ready to help build the AI‑assisted seismic workflows that will define how the discipline works next.

What You’ll Do

Data acquisition:

• Design data acquisition plans
• Define suitable seismic measurements methods
• Adapt data collection methods

Data processing:

• Process seismic data
• Define suitable seismic measurements and data-processing methods
• Load, gather, transfer, and organize seismic data
• Conduct quality control of data

Data interpretation:

• Conduct geophysical interpretations
• Build and test 3D models
• Map 3D seismic data models
• Make structural interpretation and mapping
• Run forecasts
• Resolve interpretation issues

AI & Digital Tools:

• Apply and help develop AI/ML-assisted seismic interpretation workflows, including automated fault and horizon picking, denoising, and facies classification
• Evaluate and pilot emerging AI tools to improve seismic processing and interpretation efficiency
• Contribute geophysical domain expertise to Ad Terra's digital subsurface intelligence initiatives

Projects:

• Complete tasks in areas of expertise
• Document progress, setbacks, and new processes
• Establish clear and relevant timesheets

Reporting:

• Generate and write reports, create maps, tables, figures, and summaries
• Review documents, studies, models, and reports prepared by peers
• Report results to managers, clients, partners, etc.

What You’ll Bring

• University degree (MSc or PhD) in Geology, Geophysics, or a related field
• Experience as a Geoscientist (8-12 years)
• Minimum 8–12 years of hands‑on Oil & Gas industry experience (exploration, development, or production) — mandatory
• Insight into rock physics, AVO, Inversion process
• Intermediate knowledge of Matlab or Python coding and Bash / shell scripting
• Comfortable working with and developing AI/ML tools (e.g., automated picking, ML-assisted denoising or interpretation) to improve processing and interpretation efficiency
• Knowledge of seismic processing software such as Seismic Unix / Madagascar / Promax / SeisSpace / Omega / OpendTect / RadExPro / Reveal / Petrel
• Experience in 2D/3D seismic interpretation
• Experience with Velocity Modelling
• Good understanding of the oil and gas industry
• Familiarity with PETRONAS Technical Standards (PTS) and the Malaysian upstream regulatory framework is an advantage; professional body registration a plus
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong numerical and literacy skills
• Systematic and methodical approach
• Able to work efficiently under pressure
• Rigor and organization
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Fluent in English (excellent verbal and written proficiency)

What We Offer

• Permanent, full-time local contract with statutory EPF / SOCSO / EIS contributions
• Medical and insurance coverage; competitive annual leave
• Exposure to international multi-resource projects across Ad Terra's platform (Europe, Canada, Chile, Cyprus, Asia-Pacific)