Team Leader, Geology

PTTEP; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PTT Exploration and Production Company in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, seeks a Team Leader, Geology to lead a multi-disciplinary geology team in regional exploration studies and evaluations. The role supports management decisions on field potential and reserves and collaborates with internal and external partners.

You will plan and monitor the department work program and budget, ensure procedures, mentor junior staff, and promote high-quality scientific discussions and SSHE policy adherence across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geophysics or related field.
• Master’s degree in Geology, Geophysics is an advantage but not necessary.
• Professional certificate by accredited Bodies/ Associations is an advantage but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary regional petroleum exploration study, evaluation and analysis to support management decision making.
• Plan and monitor departmental work program & budget and ensure efficient procedures.
• Coach, motivate and develop junior staff; conduct technical training on geological concepts.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Interpersonal skills

G&G software

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's in Geology

Master's in Geology/Geophysics (advantage)

Professional certificate (advantage)

Job description

Hierarchy

Position: Team Leader, Geology

Reporting To: Head of Malaysia Exploration Project

Division/ Department: PLS / PLS/E

Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY

1. KEY OBJECTIVES

• Team Lead, Geology leads multi-disciplinary teams in regional petroleum exploration study, evaluation and analysis on field potentiality & reserves to support management decision making for new opportunities.
• The job holder assists department manager in planning and monitoring departmental work program & budget and ensuring appropriate working procedures/methodology for efficient & capable exploration.
• The job holder leads and supervises team in evaluating and monitoring exploration activities of the project. He/she also contacts with internal and external expertise, including partners and agencies, for presentation and discussion on work related issues.

2. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITY

• Lead in evaluating hydrocarbon potential of new exploration areas and provide technical recommendation on prospect evaluation, potential reserve assessment, as well as associated risks/ uncertainties.
• Lead team in conducting regional study/ basin modeling of areas in focused regions with objectives to find alternatives or potential areas for concession/ PSC acquisition and for the establishment of potential area database/ inventory.
• Perform prospect identification, evaluation and ranking.
• Lead team in evaluating and monitoring exploration activities of the project to protect and optimize Company’s interests.
• Supervise geological well data acquisition during drilling operations.
• Generate new exploration concepts, formulate exploration program and identify target markets or assets for exploration and development strategy.
• Provide technical expertise/ counseling to management and colleagues.
• Assist manager in planning and monitoring departmental work plans/ budget as well as maintain appropriate working procedures and methodology for efficiency and capability development. Also ensure the high capability and update of technology on exploration geology.
• Coach, motivate, and develop junior staff in order to improve their skills to fulfill their job requirements. Conduct technical training to explain geological concept and share technical knowledge to the team.
• Ensure quality of team discussion and decisions.
• Promote the implementation of Company’s SSHE policy and regulations in all works under responsibility.

3. KEY AUTHORITIES

As provided/assigned by Head of Malaysia Exploration Project Section (PLS/E)

4. WORKING RELATIONSHIP

• Collaborate across multiple disciplines within the project team, internal & external stakeholders, and service providers

5. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geophysics or related field.
• Master’s degree in Geology, Geophysics is an advantage but not necessary.
• Professional certificate by accredited Bodies/ Associations is an advantage but not necessary.

Desired Competency (Skills and Abilities)

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrate high level of interpersonal skills and integrity.
• Proficient in G&G software/ systems.
• Stakeholder Management skills - Proven ability to build strong working relationship with internal and external parties.
• Attention to details.

Work Experiences

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant working experience in geology, exploration.
• Experience in Oil and Gas Industry is an advantage/key.

CORE Competencies

• Explorer - Eager to learn and seek for new challenges
• Innovation - Think out of the box
• Integrity & Ethics - Do the right thing
• Passion - Positive attitude
• Performance Excellence - Be decisive and accountable for own and team’s decision
• Please Enter Feedback for Career Choice Candidate
• Responsibility for Society - Live with strong sense of social responsibility
• Synergy - Collaborate well with others
• Trust & Respect - Provide and open to constructive feedback