Subsurface Director

Overview

Strategic & Technical Leadership

• Develop and execute the company’s subsurface strategy , including exploration frameworks, reservoir management philosophies, and long‑term development planning.
• Ensure high‑quality evaluations of plays, leads, prospects, reservoir models, and field development plans.
• Govern subsurface workflows, technical standards, and assurance processes.

Resource Maturation & Reserves Management

• Lead the maturation of resources from concept → prospect → reserves.
• Oversee reserves estimation and classification in accordance with recognized standards (e.g., PRMS).
• Approve reserve bookings, production forecasts, and asset depletion strategies.

Geological & Geophysical Oversight

• Oversee seismic programs (acquisition, processing, interpretation).
• Ensure accurate geological modeling, structural interpretations, and basin/play assessments.
• Guide geoscience integration into exploration drilling, appraisal, and development activities.

Reservoir Engineering & Field Development

• Lead reservoir characterization, simulation studies, production forecasting, and EOR/IOR evaluations.
• Approve Field Development Plans (FDPs), well placement strategies, and depletion plans.
• Ensure robust well surveillance programs and continuous reservoir optimization.

Production Optimization & Asset Performance

• Partner with Operations and Drilling to identify opportunities for production enhancement.
• Support troubleshooting of under‑performing wells, water/gas management, and pressure maintenance.
• Ensure subsurface integrity and long‑term reservoir health.
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Technology, Innovation & Data Management

• Champion adoption of digital technologies (AI/ML‑based workflows, automation, cloud subsurface platforms).
• Ensure stewardship, quality, and governance of all subsurface data and knowledge systems.
• Promote innovation to shorten cycle times and improve technical accuracy.

Cross‑Functional & External Interfaces

• Collaborate with drilling, operations, HSE, commercial, and project teams to ensure integrated decision‑making.
• Interface with joint‑venture partners, regulatory authorities, and external consultants.
• Provide subsurface inputs for business development, M&A, and due diligence assessments.

Leadership & People Development

• Lead a multidisciplinary team of geoscientists, reservoir engineers, modelers, and technical specialists.
• Build organizational capability through coaching, competency development, and succession planning.
• Foster a high‑performance culture grounded in technical excellence, safety, and collaboration.

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