Lead Development Geologist / G&G Team Lead

4w1 month ago

Mubadala Energy

Kuala Lumpur, MY · Full-time · MYR 180,000 – MYR 240,000

About this role

The Lead Development Geologist delivers high-quality geological interpretation, static modelling, and integrated geoscience support for Mubadala Energy Malaysia assets. This role provides technical leadership for development and appraisal activities, working closely with reservoir engineers, petrophysicists, geophysicists, drilling, and other subsurface disciplines.

Day-to-day responsibilities include building and updating static geological models, integrating subsurface data from wells, seismic, and production performance, and generating field maps and correlations. The role also involves providing geological input to reserve assessments, volumetric evaluations, and field development planning to support value-accretive decisions.

In addition to individual technical contribution, the role includes leadership of the Subsurface G&G team, encompassing work planning, prioritisation, quality assurance, and coaching of team members. The Lead fosters effective collaboration across geology, geophysics, reservoir engineering, drilling, and other functions to ensure integrated subsurface outcomes.

This position offers the opportunity to mentor junior geoscientists and share knowledge across the wider team to strengthen technical capability and succession depth. The role encourages a collaborative team culture, ongoing learning, and constructive technical challenge within a dynamic operating environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geophysics, or a related geoscience discipline; an advanced degree is preferred.
Minimum 10+ years of experience in hydrocarbon development, primarily within an oil and gas operating company.
Proven experience in development geology, reservoir modelling and mapping, and seismic interpretation.
Strong understanding of geological and geophysical principles, including seismic interpretation.
Broad knowledge of integrated/interdisciplinary geoscience workflows.
Demonstrated track record of supporting development and appraisal activities with integrated subsurface solutions.
Experience mentoring junior geoscientists and providing technical coaching within a team environment.

Responsibilities

Build, maintain, and update static geological models for development and appraisal projects, including appropriate uncertainty and sensitivity cases.
Integrate subsurface data from wells, seismic, petrophysics, production performance, and reservoir studies to improve reservoir understanding.
Generate field and reservoir maps, correlations, and other geological deliverables to support field management, subsurface reviews, and development planning.
Provide geological input to reserve assessments, volumetric evaluations, field development planning, infill opportunities, bypassed pay identification, and recovery optimisation.
Lead the G&G team in planning, prioritising, and coordinating technical work to support business objectives and delivery timelines.
Provide technical guidance, quality assurance, and coaching to geoscience team members, helping to develop capability and maintain high technical standards.
Present geological studies, modelling outcomes, and recommendations to internal management, partners, and relevant external stakeholders.
Support preparation of block commitment reports, well proposals, Field Development Plans, and technical presentations required by regulators or partners.

Benefits

Opportunity to lead a subsurface G&G team and shape technical direction for Malaysia assets.
Mentor junior geoscientists and contribute to capability development within the organisation.
Engage with internal management, partners, and external stakeholders on high-impact projects.
Work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment with reservoir engineers, petrophysicists, and geophysicists.