Remote Data Analyst - Oil & Gas Insights

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Professional development

Global team collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Data Analyst to join a globally distributed team. The role is fully remote within South Africa, focusing on analyzing large oilfield datasets to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance safety.

You will develop insights and dashboards for stakeholders and work with cross-functional teams, leveraging Python, R, SQL, Tableau, and Power BI. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of data analytics experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in data science, statistics, computer science, engineering, or related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Data Analyst with a focus on data interpretation and reporting.
• Proficiency in Python (Pandas/NumPy), R, or SQL; experience with Tableau or Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and process large volumes of data from oilfield operations.
• Develop and implement data analysis methodologies to identify trends and anomalies.
• Create data visualizations, dashboards, and reports for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with operations teams to understand data needs and provide actionable insights.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost optimization based on data analysis.
• Develop and maintain databases and data management systems.
• Utilize statistical techniques and ML algorithms to build predictive models where applicable.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security across analyses.
• Stay current with advances in analytics tools and techniques in Oil & Gas.

Skills

Data interpretation

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

Remote work capability

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in a data-related field

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Data Analyst to join a globally distributed team. The role is fully remote within South Africa, focusing on analyzing large oilfield datasets to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance safety.

You will develop insights and dashboards for stakeholders and work with cross-functional teams, leveraging Python, R, SQL, Tableau, and Power BI. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of data analytics experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work