Specialist - Petroleum Asset eXcellence

McKinsey; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinsey & Company seeks an experienced energy consultant to contribute to hydrogen, carbon capture, and energy transition initiatives. You will work with asset teams, applying analytics and AI to optimize operations and unlock value across upstream, midstream, and new business builds.

You will be based in Amsterdam or London and collaborate with diverse teams to drive performance and transformational change for energy clients globally.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree, preferably in petroleum engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in energy with focus on hydrogen, carbon capture, and related topics.
• Experience applying advanced analytics or AI to energy domains is a plus.
• Strong project management and leadership experience.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Skills

Energy industry experience

Hydrogen

Carbon capture

Process engineering

Reservoir engineering

Energy efficiency

Advanced analytics

Agentic AI

Project management

English communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in petroleum engineering

Postgraduate business qualification (advantage)

Job description

Do you want to do work that matters, alongside supportive leaders who will help you grow faster than you ever thought possible? Are you a creative problem-solver who is energized by challenges? You've come to the right place.

YOUR IMPACT

You will support our client teams by providing them with energy-specific expertise, directly contributing to increasing the value of energy assets and turning around operational performance. You will be a part of McKinsey's renowned advisory, which comprises specialized expertise in reservoir/well management, drilling, production optimization, onshore/offshore operations, and energy transition/decarbonization. You will be part of a passionate team that enables the Petroleum Asset eXcellence (PAX) unit to integrate with the existing asset team. You will leverage cutting-edge digital solutions, including agentic AI systems, to autonomously model and optimize asset performance. Your work will address current business challenges, maximize the intrinsic value of the asset, and build advanced capabilities to sustain change. In addition to working as an advisor, you will participate in, or at times lead, key internal knowledge-building initiatives as well as conferences and client workshops. You will be based out of our Amsterdam or London office and will be part of the Petroleum Asset eXcellence unit within McKinsey's Oil & Gas practice. You will work as a team member for specific client energy operations, and transformation and improvement programs with direct contact to key members of client organizations. You will develop and provide recommendations based on the findings and support and coach clients in driving implementation and change. You will work with energy companies on their full spectrum of activities. This includes deploying agentic AI to capture the full potential of their upstream reserves and assets, as well as architecting intelligent systems for their new business builds (e.g., Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage/CCUS, hydrogen) in the energy transition.

YOUR GROWTH

Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward. In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues - at all levels - will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won’t find anywhere else. When you join us, you will have:

• Continuous learning:Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
• A voice that matters:From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
• Global community:With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• World-class benefits:On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Undergraduate degree, preferably in petroleum engineering or a closely related study; post graduate qualification in business is an advantage
• 5+ years of experience in the energy industry with a focus on hydrogen, hydrogen business building, carbon capture, process engineering, reservoir engineering, and/or energy efficiency topics
• Experience in applying advanced analytics or agentic AI to these domains is a strong plus.
• Strong background in project management and/or leading operational improvement projects
• Strong business insight, impressive career development, and outstanding performance record
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills

FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites.