Details of Job Advertisement by Oil and gas development company 21-Dec-2025

This job was posted on 21-Dec-2025 and has a last application date of 04-Jan-2026.

SENIOR LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES – UPSTREAM OIL & GAS (PAKISTAN)

Our client, a leading and well-established Oil & Gas Exploration and Production (E&P) company in Pakistan, is seeking to strengthen its senior leadership team. These key roles report directly to the Chief Executive Officer / Managing Director and will play a critical role in driving the company’s long-term growth, operational excellence, and value creation.

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Position: Head of Exploration

Role Overview

The Head of Exploration will be responsible for leading the company’s exploration strategy, prospect generation, and portfolio maturation across both operated and non-operated E&P assets. This position is vital for reserves replacement and sustainable production growth, particularly within assets characterized by complex geological and geophysical settings. Strong subsurface integration and experience-based exploration judgment are essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead exploration strategy and portfolio planning

• Plan, manage, and oversee 2D and 3D seismic acquisition, processing, and interpretation

• Generate, mature, rank, and progress exploration prospects

• Conduct geological, geophysical, and seismic interpretation

• Perform resource estimation, volumetric analysis, and risk assessments

• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary exploration teams

• Coordinate technical engagement with joint venture partners and regulatory authorities

• Present exploration results, recommendations, and investment proposals to senior management and the Board

Candidate Profile

• Degree in Geology, Geophysics, or a related discipline

• Minimum 20 years of experience within an operating E&P company

• Demonstrated success in exploration prospect generation and maturation

• Experience with carbonate reservoirs preferred

• Basin experience in Pakistan / South Asia is an advantage

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Position: Head of Operations

Role Overview

The Head of Operations will have full accountability for upstream E&P operations, including production, reservoir, and process functions. The role ensures safe, efficient, and cost-effective asset performance while driving continuous operational improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership of production, reservoir, and process operations

• Lead Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) performance and operational risk management

• Optimize production and enhance field performance

• Oversee well completions, interventions, and workovers

• Manage development planning and execution activities

• Control budgets, manage costs, and monitor operational performance

• Interface with joint venture partners and regulatory bodies

• Drive operational excellence, capability development, and performance improvement initiatives

Candidate Profile

• Degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related discipline

• Minimum 20 years of experience within an operating E&P company

• Strong background in onshore field operations

• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary asset teams

• Familiarity with carbonate reservoirs and mature fields preferred

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Position: Head of Drilling

Role Overview

The Head of Drilling will lead all drilling and well construction activities for exploration, appraisal, and development wells across the company’s E&P asset portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute drilling programs in line with business objectives

• Lead well design and drilling execution for onshore operations

• Manage rig contracts, drilling services, and third-party vendors

• Ensure strong HSE leadership across all drilling activities

• Control drilling costs and manage Authorization for Expenditure (AFE)

• Identify and mitigate drilling risks and reduce non-productive time (NPT)

• Implement continuous improvement initiatives and lessons learned

Candidate Profile

• Degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline

• Minimum 20 years of drilling experience within an operating E&P company

• Strong background in onshore drilling operations

• HPHT drilling experience is desirable

• Exposure to carbonate formations is advantageous

• Proven experience managing land rigs and integrated drilling teams

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Compensation & Application Process

These senior leadership roles offer competitive, market-based compensation packages, commensurate with experience and leadership responsibility.

Interested candidates should apply in confidence by submitting a detailed resume, clearly highlighting:

• Direct experience within E&P operating companies

• Asset-level responsibilities and leadership roles

Candidates whose experience is primarily within oilfield service companies or consulting roles, without direct asset ownership and operational accountability, are unlikely to be considered.

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How to Apply

Apply online at:
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?? Application Deadline: January 04, 2026