Data Analyst Geotechnician

NES Fircroft; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a Geospatial Data Specialist in the Houston area to manage geospatial datasets using ArcGIS Pro. You will create and maintain well-related geospatial assets, update classifications, and ensure data reflects business needs.

You will gather data from multiple systems, validate integrity, and collaborate with Geoscience and Reservoir teams. Strong analytical skills and Lean/practice mindset are beneficial.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a data/geo field.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS Pro and geospatial data management.
• Knowledge of enterprise geodatabases (SDE) and geospatial structures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deliver data on tight timelines.
• Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration abilities.
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Utilize ArcGIS Pro to create, modify, and maintain geospatial assets (well sticks, paths, polygons).
• Update classifications and inventory attributes, determine ownership within DSUs, fairways and areas.
• Maintain well metadata (names, completion designs, lift methods, status).
• Ensure datasets are accurate, current and aligned with business requirements.

Skills

ArcGIS Pro

Geospatial concepts

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics or Information Systems or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro (ArcPro)

SDE databases

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Geospatial Data Management

• Utilize ArcGIS Pro (ArcPro) to create, modify, and maintain well sticks, well paths, polygons, and other geospatial assets.
• Update geospatial classifications and inventory attributes, including determination of well ownership within specific DSUs, fairways, development areas, and other business classifications.
• Maintain and update well metadata such as:
  • Well names
  • Completion designs
  • Artificial lift methods
  • Development status and related attributes
• Ensure geospatial datasets remain accurate, current, and aligned with business requirements.

Data Integration & Validation

• Gather, validate, and incorporate information (well surveys, production volume, completion data…) from various systems
• Perform quality assurance checks to ensure consistency between geospatial and operational datasets.

Business & Technical Support

• Work closely with Geoscientists, Reservoir Engineers, and other stakeholders to provide custom datasets and analyses in support of business decisions.
• Respond to ad hoc requests for inventory and geospatial information, including identifying candidates for lateral extensions and other development opportunities.
• Participate in technical reviews, and strategy discussions to ensure inventory data accurately reflects approved development plans and gun barrel changes.

Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Represent the Delaware Business Unit in cross-functional and cross-organizational initiatives aimed at improving business processes, data management, and workflows.
• Promote adoption of standardized processes, tools, and best practices within the business unit.
• Identify opportunities to improve data quality, reporting efficiency, and workflow effectiveness.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field; or equivalent relevant experience.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS Pro (ArcPro), geospatial concepts, and spatial data management, or demonstrated ability to learn these skills quickly.
• Familiarity with enterprise geodatabases (SDE) and geospatial data structures, or willingness to develop expertise on the job.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deliver critical data within tight timelines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams and organizations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of unconventional oil and gas development processes.
• Experience working with drilling, completions, production, or subsurface datasets.
• Exposure to Lean principles, continuous improvement methodologies, or process optimization initiatives.
• Interest in developing as a Lean practitioner and contributing to operational excellence efforts.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.