Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Department: Exploration
Reports to: Senior Executive Geophysicist
Hiring Category: Local
Role Overview
Support exploration activities through geophysical data management, seismic interpretation and integrated geological and geophysical evaluation. The role contributes to identifying exploration opportunities, assessing prospects, preparing drilling proposals and evaluating new ventures in Malaysia.
Key Responsibilities
Geophysical Data Management
- Organise and manage well and seismic data to establish an efficient exploration database.
- Coordinate with geology, geophysics, IT and data management teams to support data organisation and accessibility.
Seismic Interpretation and Prospect Evaluation
- Perform structural seismic interpretation, velocity modelling and seismic attribute analysis.
- Identify and evaluate exploration leads and prospects within assigned blocks.
- Conduct quantitative seismic interpretation, including rock physics modelling, seismic inversion and seismic reservoir mapping.
- Collaborate with geologists and external technical specialists to assess reservoir and fluid properties.
Exploration Planning and Drilling Support
- Work with geology and operations teams to identify and recommend drilling prospects.
- Prepare exploration drilling proposal summaries, including exploration risk assessments.
- Support the planning and execution of seismic surveys, site surveys and well data acquisition, including vertical seismic profiling (VSP) and sonic data acquisition.
New Venture Evaluation
- Support geological and geophysical assessments of new venture opportunities.
- Provide technical input to exploration and business development evaluations.
Technical Coordination
- Coordinate with regulatory stakeholders, joint venture partners and technical service providers on relevant exploration activities.
- Work closely with internal teams to support timely delivery of exploration studies and project activities.