Senior Subsurface Data Engineer - Remote

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Professional training & conferences

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Subsurface Data Engineer for a fully remote role. You will design and optimize data pipelines for seismic, well logs, and production data, ensuring QA/QC and governance across diverse subsurface datasets.

Collaboration with geoscientists and engineers is key to delivering insights for exploration and production activities. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in data engineering with subsurface oil & gas experience, strong SQL/NoSQL, ETL/ELT, Python, and cloud

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Geosciences, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in data engineering with a subsurface focus in oil & gas.
• Strong SQL/NoSQL, data warehousing concepts, and ETL/ELT proficiency.
• Experience with Python or R for data manipulation and analysis.
• Familiarity with AWS/Azure/GCP and their data services.
• Knowledge of LAS, SEG-Y, PPDM formats.
• Experience with data viz tools Tableau/Power BI.
• Excellent problem solving, communication, and remote work capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines for subsurface data (seismic, well logs, core, production).
• Implement data quality control and governance for subsurface data.
• Create and manage metadata standards and governance policies.
• Integrate diverse datasets into a unified data environment.
• Optimize database structures and query performance for subsurface data.
• Collaborate with geoscientists and engineers to meet data needs.
• Implement data visualization and reporting solutions for exploration and production teams.
• Automate data management tasks and workflows to improve efficiency.
• Stay current with emerging data engineering technologies.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Subsurface data engineering

SQL

NoSQL databases

ETL/ELT processes

Python

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Subsurface data formats (LAS, SEG-Y,PP

Tableau / Power BI

Remote work / independent

Big data (Spark/Hadoop)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Geosciences, or related field

Tools

Apache Spark

Hadoop

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking leader in the energy sector, is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Subsurface Data Engineer to join their globally distributed team. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute your expertise from anywhere. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing, integrating, and enhancing subsurface data workflows, ensuring data quality, accessibility, and usability for geological and engineering teams. You will play a critical role in leveraging data analytics and advanced technologies to unlock insights from complex subsurface datasets, driving efficiency and informed decision‑making in exploration and production activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data engineering principles, coupled with a solid understanding of the oil and gas industry's subsurface data domains. This role is perfect for an individual seeking a challenging, remote‑first opportunity to make a significant impact. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and innovative virtual environment, supporting our team members' professional growth and well‑being. The role supports operations across various regions, including but not limited to Klerksdorp's operational context.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust data pipelines for subsurface data (seismic, well logs, core data, production data, etc.).
• Implement data quality control and assurance processes to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
• Develop and manage metadata standards and data governance policies for subsurface data.
• Integrate diverse subsurface datasets from various sources and formats into a unified data environment.
• Develop and optimize database structures and query performance for subsurface data.
• Collaborate with geoscientists, reservoir engineers, and data scientists to understand their data needs and provide solutions.
• Implement data visualization and reporting solutions to facilitate data exploration and analysis.
• Automate data management tasks and workflows to improve efficiency.
• Stay current with emerging technologies in data engineering, big data, and subsurface data management.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior data engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Geosciences, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in data engineering, with a significant focus on subsurface data in the oil and gas industry.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases, data warehousing concepts, and ETL/ELT processes.
• Experience with programming languages such as Python or R for data manipulation and analysis.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their data services.
• Knowledge of subsurface data formats and standards (e.g., LAS, SEG-Y, PPDM).
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage projects effectively in a remote setting.
• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) is a plus.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed for remote employees, including robust health coverage, retirement plans, and performance‑based incentives. This fully remote position provides exceptional flexibility, empowering you to structure your workday effectively and achieve a superior work‑life balance. Our client invests in employee development, offering access to cutting‑edge training, conferences, and opportunities for career advancement within a leading energy organization. Join a supportive and innovative virtual team dedicated to excellence in subsurface data management, impacting global energy initiatives.