Project Analyst (Oil & Gas)

INDEPENDENT PROJECT ANALYSIS PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking Associates in Singapore to advise clients on project delivery systems and improve competitiveness. The role involves analytical responsibilities, including data analysis and client engagement. Candidates should possess a Master’s degree and at least five years of relevant experience. A supportive environment offers competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for personal growth, including a paid sabbatical after six years of service.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Paid sabbatical after six years

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in a relevant role, such as analyst, engineer, or project manager.
• Knowledge of statistical analyses is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on reducing project risks and improving delivery systems.
• Engage with client management to gather information for analysis.
• Conduct data analysis to support recommendations.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent oral and written communication

High level of interest in capital projects

Outstanding interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree in project management or related fields

Job description

About Independent Project Analysis, Inc. (IPA)

IPA is a capital project research and consulting firm that improves the business competitiveness of our customers. We conduct research into the functioning of capital projects and project systems and apply the results to create competitive advantage for our customers. Using our proprietary project databases – the most comprehensive source of capital project experience in existence – we combine data analytics with expert insight to deliver valuable recommendations. Our client portfolio includes world‑leading companies in the heavy and light industries, and we operate globally in the United States, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Brazil. We are recruiting Associates to join our Singapore team. Associates work directly with clients to improve performance by making clear, logical, and convincing cases for change.

This position offers tremendous opportunities for personal growth, including research, consulting, senior management client engagement, and business development.

IPA provides a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a paid 4‑month sabbatical after six years of continuous service for employees with good performance. The environment is supportive, enabling new staff to develop to their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on steps to reduce oil & gas project risks and improve their project delivery systems and overall business competitiveness.
• Assess a wide range of capital deployment facets – from single projects and project teams to project delivery organizations, work processes, and governance structures – to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Engage with client senior management, business, and project personnel to obtain information required for analysis and provide insights and actionable recommendations.
• Conduct data analysis to support the case for change and recommendations.
• Prepare and deliver reports and presentations.
• Develop and implement client solutions.

Position Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• High level of interest in capital (engineering and construction) projects and project systems.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, enabling the ability to build and maintain relationships with senior leaders in client organizations.

Experience Requirement

• Minimum five or more years of experience in a relevant position (e.g., analyst, scientist, consultant, project manager, engineer).

Experience in either one of these key areas is a plus

Subsurface, including geology, geophysics, reservoir engineering, production operations or drilling and completion functions of the industry; or experience in E&P facilities engineering.

Education Requirement

• A Master’s degree in project management, engineering, physical sciences, business, economics, mathematics, or allied fields.
• Knowledge of statistical analyses such as hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, linear and logistic regression is advantageous.

Personal Characteristics

• Strong work ethic.
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently.
• Positive attitude, intellectual curiosity and a willingness to work in a team.
• Flexibility in taking on a variety of assignments and willingness to step outside of their comfort zone.

Travel Requirements

• This position involves up to 20% travel to client locations, primarily within the Asia Pacific region.

Applicants should send cover letter, resume, and salary requirement to [e-mail]. IPA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.