Capital Project Analyst, Upstream (Oil & Gas), Asia-Pacific

Independent Project Analysis; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance reimbursement

Sabbatical after 6 years

Job summary

Independent Project Analysis (IPA) seeks a Capital Project Analyst – Upstream (Oil & Gas) to work with clients in the energy sector. You will meet clients, collect project data, and apply IPA’s proprietary models to identify risks and deliver actionable recommendations in reports and presentations.

Based in Australia or Singapore, the role is office-based with up to 30% travel, including international travel across Asia Pacific.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, science, economics or allied fields.
• 5+ years of professional oil & gas industry experience; subsurface/well construction experience advantageous.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Fast-paced delivery

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering/science/economics

Job description

Position type: Full-time

Reports to: Regional Director

Date posted: September 4, 2026

Since 1987, Independent Project Analysis (IPA) has delivered groundbreaking research and quantitative risk analyses to enhance the value generated by our industrial clients’ capital project systems and meet their obligations for sustainable and safe performance. We guide our clients to establish the right combination of people, work process, and governance to maximise their performance across cost, schedule, safety, operability, and sustainability. Our clients are leading companies in the energy, minerals, infrastructure, chemicals, pharmaceutical, and consumer products sectors. IPA is committed to social and ethical responsibility, and all global offices initiate or participate in local charity initiatives to support those in need.

The Capital Project Analyst – Upstream (Oil & Gas) Role

IPA Project Analysts meet with clients in person to collect project data and discover areas of risk. After analysing those data using our proprietary models, the Project Analyst delivers the results in reports and presentations to provide insights and recommendations. As Project Analysts advance within IPA, the role expands to client engagement leadership, system diagnosis and consulting, training and workshop facilitation, and project data analysis and research.

The Upstream Project Analyst role focuses on assessing projects and projects systems in the oil & gas industrial sector to improve the effectiveness of their capital projects. The Project Analyst will lead evaluations, with the potential to become a trusted advisor for some of the largest and most influential oil & gas companies in the world.

Core Qualifications

• Intellectual curiosity and the desire to keep learning
• Analytical mindset with the ability to communicate key findings to stakeholders clearly and succinctly
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Ability to deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
• Well-developed listening, reporting, and presentation skills with a commitment to continuous professional development and achieving excellence in all forms of communication
• Demonstrable English language oral and written communication skills
• Positive attitude and willingness to work both independently and collaboratively within the IPA organisation
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain relationships at senior levels with client companies
• Ability to thrive in a diverse environment, bridge cultural gaps, and build strong relationships across all backgrounds

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree (preferred) or equivalent in engineering, science (petroleum, geology), statistics, operations research, economics, or allied fields
• 5+ years of professional oil & gas industry experience. Previous experience in subsurface, well construction, or related roles in the E&P sector is an advantage

Location and Travel

• The position is located in either Australia or Singapore
• This position is work from office with up to 30 percent travel, including international travel (primarily within Asia Pacific)

Competitive Benefits Package

IPA pays a competitive salary with excellent benefits, including family private health insurance reimbursement and a paid 4-month sabbatical after every 6 years of continuous service for employees with good performance. We provide a supportive environment so that new staff members can develop to their full potential.

IPA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees.