Company Overview:
Our client, a leading global energy company, is expanding its offshore exploration portfolio in Malaysia. The project involves exploration activities within Sarawak waters under a Production Sharing Contract (PSC) framework. We are seeking an experienced Chief Senior Operation Geology to oversee geological operations, ensuring seamless coordination between exploration teams and operations in this high-potential block.
Key Responsibilities:
Operational Geology Leadership
- Provide expert geological guidance during exploration drilling campaigns.
- Collaborate with subsurface and drilling teams to optimize well planning and execution.
- Ensure well site geological activities align with project goals and PSC requirements.
Data Integration & Analysis
- Supervise real-time data acquisition, interpretation, and reporting for exploration wells.
- Validate geological and petrophysical interpretations to support drilling decisions.
- Integrate seismic, geological, and well data for comprehensive subsurface evaluations.
PSC and Regulatory Compliance
- Manage geological deliverables in accordance with PSC obligations.
- Liaise with Malaysian regulatory authorities and ensure compliance with local laws.
Risk Mitigation
- Assess and mitigate geological risks throughout exploration phases.
- Develop contingency plans for subsurface uncertainties.
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Act as a key point of contact for project partners and stakeholders.
- Provide detailed updates and recommendations to management and joint venture partners.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Geology, Geoscience, or a related field.
- Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience, with a strong focus on operational geology in offshore exploration.
- Proven expertise in Sarawak Basin geology and working within PSC frameworks in Malaysia.
- Experience with real-time geological and petrophysical data interpretation during drilling campaigns.
- Strong knowledge of Malaysian regulatory requirements and procedures for offshore exploration.
Skills:
- Exceptional analytical and decision-making skills under operational pressures.
- Proficient in geological software (e.g., Petrel, Landmark) and real-time monitoring systems.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.