Senior Geophysicist: AI-Driven Seismic Interpretation Lead

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

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.