Subsurface Project Development Manager

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.​

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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