Technical Manager (Oilfield Geochemistry)
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- Lead and oversee technical projects related to Geochemistry, Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR), Digital Solutions, and Predictive Modelling, ensuring high-quality project execution and delivery.
- Provide technical expertise and customer support throughout the project lifecycle, from proposal stage to project completion.
- Act as the technical specialist for analytical services, including sampling, testing, data interpretation, reporting, troubleshooting, and client advisory services.
- Lead field operations, support laboratory activities, and collaborate with other business lines to deliver integrated solutions.
- Conduct technical presentations, demonstrations, and training sessions for clients and internal stakeholders.
- Develop the technical capabilities of laboratory and field personnel through coaching, training, and competency development initiatives.
- Ensure the quality, accuracy, and integrity of laboratory and field data, reports, and technical deliverables.
- Manage laboratory and field equipment, including troubleshooting, maintenance, and recommendations for new equipment and resources.
- Develop, review, and maintain technical procedures, SOPs, and training materials to support operational excellence.
- Ensure compliance with SGS policies, quality standards, HSE requirements, regulatory obligations, and applicable management systems.
- Perform any other duties assigned by Management.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related field from a recognized university,
- Minimum 5-10 years’ experience in well site analysis, laboratory services, preferably with some supervisory or management experience.
- Field experience in Oil, Gas Services especially in Reservoir/ Rocks Laboratory
Additional Requirements
- Good in people management and leadership skills
- Proficient in computer skill, especially Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
- Team player
- Able to interact with all levels of management and clients
- Good communication, negotiation, reading, writing and interpersonal skills
- Acts quickly and decisively
- Troubleshooter and problem-solving skill
- Continuous Improvement focus
- Fluent English and local language
- Understanding of financial statements and commercial practices
- Applies judgment and acts according to the SGS standards of ethics and integrity.
Leadership Competencies
- Fosters Innovation
- Thinks Strategically
- Influences Internally & Externally
- Develop Self and Others
- Builds High Performance Teams
- Embraces Change
- Leads in Uncertainty
Flexible and frequent traveling within short notice
Summary
Lead geochemistry projects, provide technical expertise, manage laboratory and field operations, ensure quality and compliance.
Job title
Technical Manager (Oilfield Geochemistry)
Experience level
5-10 years
Minimum experience
5+ years exp
Industry
testing and inspection
Location requirements
Based in Telok Panglima Garang, Malaysia, with travel allowances; remote work not specified.
Salary
Not specified
Visa sponsorship
H-1B sponsor history
Management role
Yes
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Telok Panglima Garang, Selangor, Malaysia