Data Analyst - Oil & Gas Operations

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Data Analyst to join its operations team. The role is fully remote, within South Africa, focusing on datasets from oil and gas exploration, production, and operations.

You will translate data into actionable insights, identify trends, and support decisions to boost efficiency and performance. The ideal candidate has a data-driven mindset, strong skills in SQL, Python/R, and data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field is required.
• Proven experience as a Data Analyst, preferably in oil & gas.
• Proficiency with SQL, Python (Pandas/NumPy) or R.
• Experience with Tableau or Power BI for dashboards.
• Strong statistical analytics and data modeling skills.
• Excellent remote communication and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and organize large datasets from oil & gas sources.
• Develop data analysis models to identify trends and anomalies.
• Create dashboards and reports for KPIs for management.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to interpret data.
• Apply statistical methods and data mining to uncover patterns.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security.

Skills

SQL

Python (Pandas/NumPy)

R

Data visualization

Statistics & modeling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science/Statistics/CS

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Data Analyst to join their operations team, working remotely from anywhere in South Africa . This role will focus on analyzing vast datasets generated from oil and gas exploration, production, and operational activities. You will translate complex data into actionable insights, identify trends, and support decision-making processes to enhance efficiency and performance across the organization. This is an excellent opportunity for a data-driven professional to leverage their analytical expertise in a critical sector, driving strategic improvements through informed insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and organize large datasets from various oil and gas operational sources.
• Develop and implement data analysis models to identify performance trends and anomalies.
• Create dashboards and reports to visualize key performance indicators (KPIs) for management.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to interpret data and provide insights.
• Utilize statistical methods and data mining techniques to uncover patterns and insights.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security in all analytical processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience as a Data Analyst, preferably within the oil and gas industry.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy), or R.
• Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.
• Strong understanding of statistical analysis and data modeling.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for conveying findings remotely.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous annual leave and paid sick days.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development in data analytics.