Chief Operations Officer (Oil Exploration)

Our client:

An international upstream oil and gas exploration company.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operational Strategy and Leadership

• Define and implement operational strategies that support the company’s exploration, reservoir management, and production optimization goals.
• Work closely with the CEO and management team to set and achieve operational targets, particularly in asset development and production performance.

2. Reservoir Management and Optimization

• Lead the reservoir management team in overseeing reservoir characterization, modeling, and simulation to maximize recovery and extend field life.

3. Exploration and Production Oversight

• Oversee all exploration and field development programs, including seismic interpretation, drilling, completions, and reservoir development.
• Ensure all exploration and production activities are efficient, safe, and meet regulatory standards.

4. Financial Management and Budgeting

• Manage the operational budget, optimizing costs associated with reservoir management, exploration, drilling, and production.
• Offer strategic recommendations on capital allocation for reservoir enhancement projects, balancing resource availability and profitability goals.

5. Risk Management and Compliance

• Identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks, especially those related to reservoir management, well integrity, and environmental factors.
• Ensure strict compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) regulations and industry standards.

6. Technology and Innovation

• Drive the adoption of advanced technologies in reservoir monitoring, data analysis, and production enhancement to improve operational efficiency.

7. Leadership and Talent Development

8. Stakeholder Communication and Reporting

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering, Geology, or a related field; Postgrad qualification will be an advantage
• At least 15 years of experience in the oil industry, including a minimum of 5 years in a senior operations leadership role, with extensive experience in reservoir management.
• Proficiency in reservoir characterization, simulation, well performance, and production optimization techniques.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

If you are a good team player who meets the requirements of the above position, please email a detailed resume in MS Word format to:

karen.woong@wisenetasia.com
or contact Karen Woong for a confidential discussion.

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WiseNet Asia is a professional Human Resource advisory firm serving the talent needs of our clients. Established in 2011, we are headquartered in Singapore, with presence in Malaysia, Chongqing, Shanghai and Hong Kong.  With offices situated in different parts of Asia, our team of headhunter are strategically positioned within the reach of our clients and we can offer quality assistance to international organisations looking to expand their presence in Asia.  We offer services in talent acquisition (Headhunting), talent transition, talent development and HR Outsourcing.