Operations Geologist

Job Description:

• Manages geological aspects of drilling operation, bridging office planning and wellsite execution by analyzing real-time data, guiding geo-steering, ensuring data quality and collaborating with drilling/reservoir team to optimize well placement.
• Develop geotechnical programs, pore pressure/fracture gradient analyses, and plan well paths.
• Act as the main geological liaison, monitor real-time data (LWD/MWD, mud logs), provide immediate operational guidance.
• Oversee the quality, interpretation, and archiving of geological data, ensuring accurate logging and reporting.
• Use geological insights for precise well placement, identify geological risks and recommend adjustments for better production.
• Prepare technical reports, daily updates, end-of-well reports, and participate in lessons learnt meeting.
• Work closely with drilling engineers, D&C Superintendent, wellsite geologists, reservoir engineers, and management, acting as the technical link between teams.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 15 years of experience as Geologist; with minimum of 5 years of HTHP (or minimum 5 HTHP wells) experience.
• Proven operator-side experience in the North Malay Basin and/or JDA area.
• Proposed personnel must possess a tertiary qualification (especially in engineering or equivalent work experience).
• Excellent communication, advisory, interpersonal and writing skills in English.
• Analytical skills for data interpretation and problem-solving.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.