Senior Subsurface Data Specialist

Santos Ltd; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite Gym facilities

Onsite GP services

Employee benefits

Job summary

Santos Ltd is seeking a Senior Subsurface Data Specialist in Brisbane to enhance the delivery and quality of subsurface Geology, Geophysics & Engineering data across Australian and PNG assets, focusing on geophysical data. You will ensure high-quality, accessible subsurface data to enable better asset decisions.

The role requires extensive GG&E experience, knowledge of Petrosys, Petrel, Techlog and SQL, and a commitment to data standards, governance and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Extensive oil and gas GG&E data experience.
• Mastery of data standards and architectures for subsurface GG&E.
• Experience with seismic and well data management, QA, metadata governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in sourcing, validation, ingestion, curation and presentation of subsurface data.
• Maintain master data repositories for subsurface GG&E assets and ensure data integrity.
• Design and implement data quality improvement programs to uplift data reliability.
• Champion innovative data management methods and emerging technologies.
• Lead cross-functional data initiatives with geoscientists, engineers, IT and vendors.

Skills

Data literacy

Mentoring

Continuous improvement

Tools

Petrosys DbMap

Petrel

Techlog

Geolog

Wellview

Landfolio

SQL scripting

Power BI

Job description

Description & Requirements

Don’t come for an easy career. Stay for a rewarding one. At Santos, we dowork that matters and always have.When you join us, so willyou.

As a global energy company, we’re committed to providing reliable and affordable energy to help create a better world for everyone. To makeithappen, we work asOne Teamand ask ourselves, “How can we?” (Even when others say, “We can’t.”) We’re proud of our history as pioneers, problem-solvers, and pragmatists.And aswe strive to achieve our Vision2040,we’ve got our sights set on aculturethat is focused and disciplined to drive value, and entrepreneurial and energised to leave a positive legacy. The difference isn’t just thinking big – it’s delivering on it too. As part of the team, you’ll tackleone of the most complex problems of our time. It’s no easy task, but nothing rewarding ever is.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Subsurface Data Specialist you will enhance the delivery and quality of subsurface Geology, Geophysics & Engineering (GG&E) data across our Australian and PNG assets, with a focus on Geophysical data. You’ll be a recognised expert ensuring asset teams have high-quality, readily available subsurface data to drive better decisions.

Key Accountabilities Include

• Providing technical expertise in sourcing, validation, ingestion, curation and presentation of subsurface data in accordance with enterprise standards and industry best practice
• Maintaining master data repositories for subsurface GG&E assets, ensuring data integrity, accessibility and compliance across the asset lifecycle
• Designing and executing strategic data quality improvement programs that deliver measurable uplift in data reliability, completeness and usability
• Championing innovation in data management methodologies, identifying and implementing emerging technologies and practices that enhance operational efficiency
• Leading cross-functional data management initiatives, collaborating with geoscientists, engineers, IT and external vendors to deliver integrated solutions
• Preparing and maintaining comprehensive documentation of critical data administration workflows, ensuring knowledge transfer and operational resilience
• Coordinating the preparation and distribution of data packages to joint venture partners, external contractors and regulatory bodies
• Ensuring full compliance with regulatory reporting requirements, data sharing agreements and commercial obligations
• Representing Santos in technical forums and industry working groups related to subsurface data standards and practices

What you’ll bring:

You will be experienced in:

• Extensive experience in oil and gas exploration and production with a major operator or leading application vendor
• Mastery of data standards and architectures supporting subsurface GG&E applications including Petrosys DbMap, Petrel, Techlog, Geolog, Wellview and Landfolio
• Extensive experience in seismic and well data management, including quality assurance, metadata governance and lifecycle management across complex multi-asset portfolios
• Proficiency with SQL scripting, Microsoft Office suite, document management systems and executive dashboarding tools (e.g. Power BI)
• Comprehensive knowledge of Subsurface GG&E practices, procedures and industry standards
• Continuous improvement, mentoring colleagues and elevating data literacy
• PPDM Professional Data Management certification is highly desirable.

What you’ll get:

Here, you’llbe amongst high-calibre peopleand get to work on industry-leading projects. We don’t shy away fromsolving tough problems at pace. We like it that way. You can expect to be challenged and supported; to learn and grow.

At Santos, we’recommitted to creating a workplace whereeveryonecan thrive. This means a place that is safe; where you are valued and respected, and your contribution is recognised and appreciated.Join us, and you’llplaya rolein this too.

Each of our sites offer access to specific amenities that aim to create the best possible benefits to your health, wellbeing and performance. InBrisbane this includes Onsite Gym facilities, Onsite GP services and many more employee benefits

What You’re Part Of

Everywhere you turn you will be a part of a team who are coming together to contribute to our single uniting purpose - to provide reliable and affordable energy to help create a better world for everyone

And because it’s not only what you do, but how you do it, you will also contribute to improving the living standards of the communities where we operate, building enduring and respectful relationships that serve a generation. It’s about each of us, and all of us – together.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

Santos acknowledges that we operate on the traditional lands of Aboriginal people. We recognise the traditional rights to maintain the culture, identities, traditions, and customs on their country. We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our ongoing success.

We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes us different.

Australian Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander jobseekers are strongly encouraged to apply.