Oil & Gas Knowledge Analyst: Drive Operations Transformation

McKinsey & Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is seeking an experienced professional in the oil and gas sector to provide content expertise and support client operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both Upstream and Downstream processes, a relevant degree, and great analytical and problem-solving skills. You will play a key role in building client capabilities, delivering insightful analyses, and maintaining strong relationships. Excellent communication skills and fluency in English are essential, with Arabic preferred.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Mentorship opportunities

Global community and diverse work culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Upstream and Downstream operations within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Experience working with numerical and quantitative models.
• Fluency in English required; fluency in Arabic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver content expertise across maintenance, reliability and operations functions for oil and gas clients.
• Collaborate closely with clients and drive analyses to provide unique insights.
• Help clients build capabilities and maintain relationships during projects.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical mindset

Multitasking abilities

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical, chemical, petrochemical engineering or geoscience

Tools

Digital oilfield solutions

Predictive maintenance tools

Process optimization tools

Job description

A leading global consulting firm is seeking an experienced professional in the oil and gas sector to provide content expertise and support client operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both Upstream and Downstream processes, a relevant degree, and great analytical and problem-solving skills. You will play a key role in building client capabilities, delivering insightful analyses, and maintaining strong relationships. Excellent communication skills and fluency in English are essential, with Arabic preferred.