Upstream Value Chain Optimisation Business Analyst / Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Visionary Tech Services LLC; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil and gas consulting firm in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced Upstream Value Chain Optimisation Business Analyst. This role focuses on re-engineering workflows and driving optimisation strategies across drilling and production operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in upstream oil and gas and proficiency with optimisation tools. Join us to influence upstream operations and deliver measurable business value in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong domain expertise in upstream oil and gas operations.
• Hands-on knowledge of production networks and planning cycles.
• Experience in end-to-end value chain mapping.

Responsibilities

• Re-engineer workflows across subsurface, drilling, production, and field operations.
• Identify optimisation opportunities that generate measurable business value.
• Lead strategic optimisation initiatives to improve production efficiency.

Skills

Business storytelling

Communication

Expectation management

Leadership

Problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Structured problem-solving

Education

Degree in Petroleum Engineering

Degree in Operations Research

Degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

PI/SCADA systems

Optimisation and modeling software

Production optimisation tools

Visualization/workflow tools

Job description

We are seeking an Upstream Value Chain Optimisation Business Analyst / SME to re-engineer workflows across subsurface, drilling, production, and field operations.
This role focuses on identifying and delivering optimisation opportunities that generate measurable business value.
Core Focus Areas: Production and network optimisation Lift allocation and well scheduling Deferment management Surveillance cadence Value delivery tracking Opportunity to influence upstream operations through process re-engineering and value optimisation.
Lead strategic optimisation initiatives with direct impact on production efficiency, cost reduction, and safety performance.
Work with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to drive business value and operational excellence.
Develop leadership and stakeholder management skills in a high-impact, fast-paced environment.
Engage with cutting-edge optimisation tools and data platforms in upstream oil and gas.
Facilitate discovery workshops with asset and production teams to map current processes and capture detailed business requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
Define KPI trees, constraints, objective functions, and frame scenarios and what-if analyses to translate insights into operational actions and SOPs.
Coordinate pilot programs, conduct user acceptance testing (UAT), track benefits, and develop SOPs, training, and adoption plans with planners and operations teams.
Prioritize optimisation backlogs, collaborate with solution architects, and align leadership on project scope, roadmap, and KPIs.
Lead review sessions, manage change and governance processes, and report on value delivered relative to production, cost, and HSE targets.
Education: Degree in Petroleum Engineering, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
Background / Experience: Strong domain expertise in upstream oil and gas operations, including production systems, system constraints, network bottlenecks, lift methods, value-for-money analysis, and deferment analysis.
Familiarity with planning and surveillance processes and hands-on knowledge of PI/SCADA systems, production networks, and planning cycles.
Experience in end-to-end value chain mapping, process redesign, KPI and target setting, economic constraint definition, scenario design, policy rule development, business case and ROI analysis, benefits tracking, change management, training, and S&OP execution cadence.
Excellent facilitation and stakeholder management skills, including strong executive communication and experience creating business requirements, user stories, and UAT scripts.
Soft Skills: Business storytelling Communication Expectation management Leadership Problem solving Stakeholder engagement Structured problem-solving Technical Skills: Proficient with data platforms, optimisation and modeling software, production optimisation tools, and visualization/workflow tools.