Completion Diagnostics Data Analyst

Core Laboratories; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Laboratories is seeking a Completion Diagnostics Data Analyst to process completions diagnostics data into final client deliverables with rapid turnaround. Responsibilities include offshore spectral gamma/density logging, onshore logging, chemical data processing, and producing standard reports and client-ready deliverables.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in well-log processing, strong Excel (VBA) skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2- or 4-year degree in engineering, geology or related petroleum field preferred; high school or GED required.
• 2+ years' experience in well-log field acquisition or processing preferred.
• Basic knowledge of well completion techniques is a plus.
• Experience in production log processing or acquisition is a plus.
• Proficiency in Excel, including VBA macros, is helpful.
• Night/weekend/holiday on-call availability may be required for offshore/onshore processing.

Responsibilities

• Process offshore logging data into final client deliverables within 2–4 hour turnaround.
• Answer processing questions from clients and assist in log interpretation.
• Process onshore spectral gamma ray and pressure/temperature logs and create standard deliverables.
• Modify standard deliverables or create new ones to meet client needs.
• QC and load field injection records; produce reports and 3D wellbore views; troubleshoot data issues.

Skills

Strong communication

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Excel VBA macros

Education

Engineering, Geology, or related petroleum field degree

High School or GED required

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

VBA macros

Job description

The Completion Diagnostics Data Analyst is responsible for processing all of ProTechnics' completions diagnostics data into final client deliverables accurately and within the expected turnaround times.Services include chemical tracer data, spectral gamma ray logging of proppant tracers, pressure/temperature logs, and density+spectral gamma logging of sand control completions.Responsibilities will also include explaining and interpreting all of the above products to internal and external clients as needed.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Offshore Spectral Gamma/Density Logging:

• Quickly and accurately process all offshore logging data into final client deliverables (log images, LAS files, PowerPoint slide decks, etc.) within the required 2-4 hour turnaround time.
• Have sufficient understanding of the log to be able to answer any processing questions from internal or external clients and aid in the interpretation of the log.

Onshore Spectral Gamma Logging:

• Process spectral gamma ray and pressure/temperature log data into all standard client deliverables.
• Have sufficient understanding of the logs to be able to explain the processing as well as interpret the final results to internal and external clients.
• Be able to modify standard deliverables as well as create new ones from scratch as required to meet client needs.

Chemical Data:

• QC and load field injection records into internal databases.
• Process chemical tracer data from the analytical lab into standard reports as well as all extra deliverables (3D wellbore views, inter-well communication matrices, plot representations, etc) at a high level of accuracy and speed.
• Independently identify and troubleshoot any problems with the data itself or the processing of same.

Other Duties:

• Role may also include processing and analysis of production log data (spinner, temperature, fluid density, etc.).
• As needed, assist in or take full ownership of one-off and longer-term projects that fall outside the scope of routine daily work.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2- or 4- year degree, in engineering, geology, or another petroleum-related field preferred. High School or GED required.
• 2+ years' experience in well-log field-acquisition or processing strongly preferred (open- or cased-hole).
• Basic knowledge of well completion techniques and operations is a plus.
• Experience in production log processing or acquisition is a plus.
• Intermediate proficiency in Excel, including using and troubleshooting VBA macros helpful.
• Offshore jobs must be processed as soon as data is received from the field so availability for night/weekend/holiday processing is required.
• Chemical tracer data and onshore logs occasionally require night/weekend/holiday processing so availability to participate in a rotating on-call schedule for these products is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• High degree of accuracy
• Ability to multitask and manage responsibilities efficiently under time constraints.
• Good organizational skills.

Core Laboratories, including all of its affiliated and related entities, is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. Employment decisions are made regardless of characteristics including, but not limited to, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, religion, genetic information, protected veteran or uniformed service member status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable law.