Subsurface Project Development Manager

Date: May 14, 2025

Location: Kuching, MY

Company: PETROS

About PETROS:


At PETROS, we aim to achieve sustainable development for Sarawak and the nation through responsible resource management. We embarked on this journey with a purpose: Harnessing Resources for the Sustainable Progress of Sarawak and Beyond. Through innovation, collaboration and a forward-thinking approach, PETROS aims to pioneer solutions that pave the way for a more sustainable and equitable energy future.​

Position Overview:


We are seeking an experienced Subsurface Project Development Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide upstream project management technical expertise to support Subsurface & Development and Growth (including New Business Development and Merger &Acquisition) in line with the PETROS Project Maturation Process. The incumbent will lead upstream hydrocarbon maturation (HCM) projects—primarily in the pre-FID stage—covering exploration, appraisal, and field development planning. The scope includes complex upstream developments involving difficult hydrocarbons, contaminated gas, CCS, and potential EOR applications.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

  • Supervise / steer the maturation within the mandate set by PETROS’ project governance framework.
  • Close collaborate is required with the Growth Team, Engineering Team and Project Team and Corporate Strategy.
  • Project delivery and team management including:
  • HSE & Security Compliance: Lead project team in complying with appropriate HSE & security policies and procedures. Responsible for incorporating appropriate standards and activities within the project.
  • All aspects of project delivery including technical, cost and schedule, risk management meeting top quartile targets.
  • Stakeholder management.
  • Generating a project plan, identifying appropriate skills to execute the project plan, monitoring resource and budget levels and ensuring proper discipline integration and technical integrity of deliverables.
  • Lead day-to-day operations of an interdisciplinary project team, including framing, Opportunity Realisation Process compliance, regular project reporting, technology mapping and digital interfaces.
  • Defining resource needs (activities, duration, external resources needs).
  • Developing and executing an appropriate technical assurance plan for the project (VAR, HAZID etc).

 

Qualifications & Experience:

 

  • Solid experience (12+ years) including leadership in pre-FID project delivery.
  • Relevant experience in the formulation, construction and execution of field development plans and participation in field studies.
  • Appreciation of the impact of field studies on field development and business decisions as well as previous leadership / co-ordination experience.
  • Relevant experience in formulating the front-end engineering deliverables; concept select and Basis for design.
  • Relevant experience in the execution phase of opportunities is also advantageous.
  • Good communication and presentation skills.
  • Candidate must be self-motivated and willing to work within a team.
  • Projects will mainly be within Sarawak, but also within the region, and also in Non Operated Ventures (NOV).
  • The main location will be Kuching.

 

What We Offer:

 

  • A dynamic and inclusive work environment that fosters growth and innovation.​
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a global organization.​
  • The chance to be part of transformative projects that impact Sarawak and beyond.​

 

Application Deadline: 5 May 2025