Petrophysicist

Kuala Lumpur City Centre,, Malaysia

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reference
Job reference 1279682
location
Location Kuala Lumpur City Centre,, Malaysia
sector
Sector Energy - Oil & Gas
function
Function Geoscience
type
Employment type Permanent
date
Date published September 3, 2026

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Petrophysical Evaluation & Reservoir Characterization

  • Responsible for formation evaluation and reservoir characterization to support hydrocarbon exploration, development and production.
  • Interpret open-hole, cased-hole and LWD logging data.
  • Determine lithology, porosity, permeability, water saturation and net pay.
  • Evaluate hydrocarbon potential, fluid contacts and reservoir quality.
  • Integrate log, core, SCAL and pressure data.
  • Prepare petrophysical models and reservoir property distributions.

2. Drilling & Well Operations Support

Provide petrophysical support throughout drilling and well execution activities.

Responsibilities

  • Plan formation evaluation programmes and logging requirements.
  • Support real-time drilling and logging operations.
  • Review logging quality and contractor deliverables.
  • Recommend coring, formation testing and fluid sampling intervals (if required)
  • Support geo-steering, completion and well perforation activities.
  • Recommend completion and perforation intervals.
  • Liaise with drilling, completion and service companies during operations as needed

3. Reservoir Studies & Field Development

Support reservoir studies and field development planning.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare petrophysical inputs for static geological models.
  • Develop rock types/facies, permeability, saturation models as required.
  • Support volumetric estimation and reserve evaluations.
  • Participate in reservoir characterization and uncertainty analysis.
  • Support FDP, reservoir simulation and production optimization studies.

4. Well Surveillance, Intervention & Abandonment

Monitor reservoir performance and support well integrity throughout the asset life cycle.

Responsibilities

  • Interpret cased-hole surveillance logs and reservoir monitoring data.
  • Identify bypassed hydrocarbons, water breakthrough and crossflow.
  • Recommend reperforation and support well intervention programmes.
  • Provide petrophysical inputs for Plug & Abandonment (P&A).
  • Evaluate cement integrity, barrier placement and reservoir isolation.
  • Support regulatory requirements for well abandonment.

5. Exploration, Appraisal & Business Development

Support exploration activities and commercial evaluations.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate future exploration and appraisal wells if required.
  • Support prospect and resource assessments.
  • Prepare technical inputs for field development decisions.
  • Perform technical due diligence for acquisitions and divestments.
  • Support business development and new venture evaluations.
  • Present technical findings to management and partners.

6. Data Management & Technical Assurance

Maintain high-quality petrophysical data and technical standards.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain corporate petrophysical databases.
  • Ensure quality control of log, core and laboratory data.
  • Standardize interpretation workflows and documentation.
  • Prepare technical reports and maintain interpretation records.
  • Support digitalization and continuous improvement initiatives.

PERSON SPECIFICATION – SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

  • Strong petrophysical evaluation experience across Malaysian and/or international operations.
  • Good understanding of geological settings, petroleum geoscience, reservoir engineering and modelling.
  • Able to coordinate projects, mentor team members and work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
  • Good commercial awareness, including portfolio management, economics and key business drivers.
  • Proactive, adaptable and solution-oriented, with a strong focus on teamwork and continuous improvement.
  • Professional, ethical and committed to EnQuest values and HSE requirements.

Key Competencies

  • Formation Evaluation & Log Interpretation (Open Hole and Cased Hole)
  • Reservoir Characterization
  • Static Model Inputs
  • Well Surveillance & Production Optimization
  • Drilling & Logging Operations
  • Exploration & Appraisal
  • Well Abandonment (P&A)
  • Data & Database Management
  • Technical Reporting & Presentation
  • Cross-disciplinary Collaboration

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential:

  • Relevant sciences degree.
  • Minimum of 15 years’ relevant work experience, preferably gained with more than one Operator.
  • Able to demonstrate continuing professional and personal development.

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