Technical Manager (Oilfield Geochemistry)

SGS; Selangor; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS is searching for a Technical Manager in Oilfield Geochemistry in Selangor, Malaysia. The selected candidate will lead technical development and ensure high standards in project execution, especially in Geochemistry and Enhanced Oil Recovery.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related field and have a minimum of 5-10 years of relevant experience, including leadership skills and the ability to provide comprehensive customer support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-10 years’ experience in well site analysis and laboratory services.
• Field experience in Oil, Gas Services, especially in Reservoir/Rocks Laboratory.
• Fluent in English and local language.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are executed to high industrial standards.
• Lead technical development in Geochemistry and Enhanced Oil Recovery.
• Provide full customer support from project initiation to closure.

Skills

People management

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related field

Job description

TECHNICAL MANAGER - OILFIELD GEOCHEMISTRY

Full-time

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 95,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,400 offices and laboratories around the world.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to ensure all projects are executed in high industrial standard and to lead technical development especially in Geochemistry and Enhanced Oil Recovery Related Scope of Works including Digital Solutions & Predictive Modelling.
• Responsible for providing full customer support from project initiation to closure and follow up, whilst promoting business growth.
• Responsible and act as the company Field Analytical Specialist in all technical aspect related to analytical and its related fields including sampling, sample handling, testing, investigation, reporting, advisory/training services to clients etc.
• Lead and execute field job.
• Support laboratory on analytical solutions.
• Attend meetings and do presentations and demo.
• Support Laboratory & Field Services and other business lines (well testing, Environment, and etc)
• Responsible for the training, and technical development of lab and field service staff.
• Identify local talents and build technical competencies to strengthen our market position.
• Identify and recommend procurement of equipment and consumables to meet growing targets.
• Make sure all lab and field data has been screened and evaluated to ensure only high-quality data is issued.
• Troubleshoot lab and field equipment breakdown including repairs where necessary.
• Write and/or review technical field reports prior to final report issuance.
• Attend external & internal training courses as required.
• Develop and oversee the revision and updating of lab and field SOPs and training manuals.
• To comply with all Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) local regulation (Occupational Safety and Health Act 1996, Factory and Machinery Act 1967, Environmental Quality Act 1974).
• To report any hazard/risk, near-miss and incident in Crystal system.
• Ensure that all Operational Integrity Management System (OIMS) requirements are met.
• Adherence to applicable Quality Management System by exercising necessary standard and process when carry out your responsibilities in executing, fulfilling and ensuring at all times the compliance of the QMS and is fully implemented in accordance to ISO 17020 & MIBAS policy, 17065 & ACB policy and ISO17025, 18001 & SAMM policy (where applicable/required).
• Adherence to SGS Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Policy by uphold a good safety behavior and exercising necessary standard and process when carry out your responsibilities at all times to ensure compliance to the HSE requirements.
• Perform any other responsibilities as assigned by your reporting manager and/or Senior Management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related field from a recognized university
• Minimum 5-10 years’ experience in well site analysis, laboratory services, preferably with some supervisory or management experience.
• Field experience in Oil, Gas Services especially in Reservoir/ Rocks Laboratory
• Good in people management and leadership skills
• Proficient in computer skill, especially Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
• Team player
• Able to interact with all levels of management and clients
• Good communication, negotiation, reading, writing and interpersonal skills
• Acts quickly and decisively
• Troubleshooter and problem-solving skill
• Fluent English and local language
• Understanding of financial statements and commercial practices
• Applies judgment and acts according to the SGS standards of ethics and integrity.
• Thinks Strategically
• Influences Internally & Externally
• Develop Self and Others
• Builds High Performance Teams
• Leads in Uncertainty

Flexible and frequent traveling within short notice