Staff Geophysicist

VINARCO; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading geoscience company is seeking a Staff Geophysicist to lead projects and perform seismic interpretations. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in geophysical interpretation, a relevant degree, and strong skills in Petrel and RokDoc. This role involves optimizing well targets, generating new well location ideas, and presenting findings to management and regulators.

Qualifications

• 12 years of geophysical interpretation experience, mainly in E&P.
• Ability to solve complex problems independently.
• Fluency in English with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects independently to generate value.
• Optimize well trajectories based on seismic interpretations.
• Prepare presentations for field development plans.

Skills

3D seismic interpretation

Mentoring

Technical report writing

Geophysical interpretation

Education

Relevant degree in geoscience or physics

Postgraduate qualification (MSc or PhD)

Tools

Petrel

RokDoc

Job description

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Staff Geophysicist

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• A Staff Geophysicist is expected to lead their own projects and work independently with creativity to generate value.
• Responsible for seismic interpretations and horizon mapping for field development, well prognosis, and development wells during drilling across various fields and opportunities.
• Generate new satellite field and infill well location ideas, stratigraphic trapping concepts, and optimize well targets and trajectories to minimize costs and maximize resources and reserves.
• Utilize Petrel, RokDoc, and other software to generate seismic attribute or inversion volumes aiding geobody and reservoir interpretation.
• Provide geophysical input into pre-drill well proposals and post-drill reports.
• Load new seismic and well data, including well trajectories, with periodic updates.
• Optimize well trajectories based on seismic interpretations, attributes, and inversion volumes.
• Prepare presentation materials integrating seismic interpretations into field development plans, well proposals, and regulatory reviews for Petronas.

Requirements:

• Relevant degree in geoscience or physics, with postgraduate qualification (MSc or PhD) in a geophysical subject preferred.
• At least 12 years of geophysical interpretation experience, mainly within an E&P company, capable of working independently to solve complex problems.
• Energetic self-starter capable of achieving multiple milestones under tight timelines to create value from geophysical data.
• Advanced workstation skills in 3D seismic interpretation, experience with Petrel, and some experience with RokDoc for rock physics modeling.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams on various field development projects, especially with stacked reservoirs.
• Skilled in seismic data calibration, well ties, depth conversion, reservoir characterization, and hydrocarbon detection from seismic.
• Expertise in seismic stratigraphy and geomorphology, with ability to interpret geological structures within seismic volumes.
• Good understanding of seismic data acquisition and processing, especially offshore, and ability to work with subcontractors.
• Knowledge of non-seismic techniques like potential field methods is advantageous.
• Willingness to mentor junior team members and contribute to the geophysical community.
• Experience with PSC licenses and Petronas FDP processes is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to lead presentations to management, partners, and government agencies.
• Fluent in English, with strong technical report writing and communication skills.