Data Management Specialist

Insight Global; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy company is seeking a Data Management Specialist for a 12-month contract in Calgary. The role involves supporting a strategic data modernization initiative focused on improving data quality and transitioning from legacy tools to modern solutions. Responsibilities include data integration, visualization, and collaboration across teams. Ideal candidates have experience in subsurface data management, Python, SQL, and data migration. This position offers a hybrid work model, requiring on-site presence three days a week.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in subsurface data management, well data types.
• Experience with Python, SQL, and IronPython for scripting.
• Experience migrating data from legacy systems to new systems.

Responsibilities

• Combine multiple data pipelines into unified views.
• Build and maintain dashboards in Spotfire and Power BI.
• Manage transition from OpenWorks to Petrel Studio.

Skills

Subsurface data management

Python

SQL

IronPython

Spotfire

Power BI

Data migration

Tools

FME

Databricks

ArcGIS

Oracle

SQL Server

Azure SQL

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Data Management Specialist to support a global energy company on a 12 month contract (possibility of extension), 40 hours per week. The ideal candidate will sit in Calgary and come into office 3 days per week (flex). This person will support a strategic data modernization initiative, focused on streaming subsurface data management, improving data quality and integrating multiple systems into a unified platform. This project involves working with active data focused on increasing operational efficiency, with a strong emphasis on transitioning from legacy tools to modern, cloud-based solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Integration: Combine multiple data pipelines into unified views; manage live connections and ensure seamless flow. Develop integrated views of data from various sources both internally and externally.
• Visualization & Reporting: Build and maintain dashboards in Spotfire and Power BI.
• Subsurface Data Support: Manage transition from OpenWorks to Petrel Studio. Maintain and adapt scripts tied to legacy systems. Support manual data loads and reference projects.
• Database Management: Work with Oracle, SQL Server, Databricks, Azure SQL, and ArcSDE. Handle API, ODBC/JDBC connections. Monitor and validate data quality during and after migration.
• Collaboration: Act as a bridge between IT, Technical Data Management (TDM), GeoSpatial, engineers, and geoscientists (20+ subsurface staff).
• Problem Solving: Provide practical solutions and support during high-volume transitions.

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Skills and Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in subsurface data management - well data types, PPDM, headers, directional surveys, reservoir production
• Previous experience with IHS or accumap to GeoLOGIC migrations
• Experience with Python, SQL, and IronPython for scripting
• Experience with FME (feature manipulation engine), Spotfire, Power Explorer and ArcGIS
• Experience migrating data from legacy systems to new systems (Petrel preferred)
• Integrating data using Spotfire and PowerBI
• Experience gathering requirements and working with various stakeholders