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Team Leader, Geology

On-site Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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

Source: the employer's careers page. Last checked 2026-10-30. Posted 2026-10-28.

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