Remote Data Analyst for Oilfield Insights

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Health benefits

Professional development

Global team collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Data Analyst to transform large oilfield datasets into actionable insights supporting global operations. You will work with engineers and geoscientists to analyze data, develop dashboards, and highlight KPIs for efficiency improvements.

The role requires strong analytical skills, SQL proficiency, and experience with Tableau/Power BI. Remote work flexibility is offered within an international, dynamic energy environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Data Science, CS, Engineering).
• 3+ years of data analysis experience, preferably in Oil & Gas or energy sectors.
• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation.
• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI).
• Knowledge of statistical methods and predictive modeling.
• Excellent communication and ability to present insights to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyze large oilfield datasets (drilling, production, seismic).
• Develop dashboards and reports using Tableau/Power BI.
• Identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Collaborate with engineers and geoscientists to define data needs.
• Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and security across analytics processes.
• Automate data reporting where feasible to boost efficiency.

Skills

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Remote Data Analyst to transform large oilfield datasets into actionable insights supporting global operations. You will work with engineers and geoscientists to analyze data, develop dashboards, and highlight KPIs for efficiency improvements.

The role requires strong analytical skills, SQL proficiency, and experience with Tableau/Power BI. Remote work flexibility is offered within an international, dynamic energy environment.