Subsurface Manager

Subsurface Manager

Location: Libya

Job Purpose:
The Subsurface Manager is responsible for leading petroleum engineering and subsurface-related functions of the asset to ensure optimal reserves development, efficient production, and maximized hydrocarbon recovery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee all subsurface activities including reservoir engineering, production engineering, geology, and geophysics.
• Supervise subsurface characterization and modeling to support asset evaluation and development planning.
• Act as the technical authority for subsurface disciplines within the asset.
• Provide technical leadership for conceptual design and feasibility studies related to drilling, completions, reservoir, and production engineering.
• Ensure integration of subsurface data to optimize field development plans and recovery strategies.
• Support well planning and execution, ensuring alignment with reservoir objectives.
• Monitor reservoir performance and recommend optimization strategies to enhance production.
• Collaborate with drilling, facilities, and operations teams to ensure integrated asset management.
• Review and validate technical studies, simulations, and development scenarios.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, HSE policies, and regulatory requirements in Libya.

Key Skills:

• Strong technical leadership and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in challenging and remote environments.

Additional Requirements :

• Willingness to work in remote or field locations, including rotational schedules if required.
• Understanding of regional operational and cultural environment is an advantage.
• Flexibility to operate in a dynamic and evolving work environment.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering, Geology, Geophysics, or related discipline (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in subsurface or petroleum engineering roles.
• Proven experience in reservoir management, field development, and production optimization.
• Experience in complex environments (onshore/offshore, mature fields, or high-risk areas) is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of subsurface modeling, reservoir simulation, and integrated asset studies.
• Previous leadership or managerial experience is required.