Remote Geoscience Data Analyst

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training resources

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Geoscience Data Analyst for a fully remote role supporting exploration and production decisions across multiple locations, including Welkom assets. You will process, analyze, and interpret extensive geological and geophysical data using Python or R and key software suites.

You will collaborate virtually with geoscientists and engineers worldwide, develop automated workflows, and generate insightful visualizations and reports to support subsurface understanding.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Data Analyst or similar role within the oil and gas sector, focusing on geoscience data.
• Proficiency in geological and geophysical software packages (e.g., Petrel, Kingdom Suite, OpendTect).
• Strong programming skills in Python or R for data analysis and scripting.
• Experience with database management (SQL, NoSQL) and cloud-based data platforms.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills suitable for a remote work environment.

Responsibilities

• Process, validate, and manage large geological and geophysical datasets using specialized software.
• Perform data quality control and ensure the integrity of all incoming data streams.
• Develop and implement automated workflows for data processing and analysis.
• Generate insightful visualizations and reports to communicate complex geological information.
• Collaborate virtually with geologists, geophysicists, and reservoir engineers on subsurface interpretation projects.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and methodologies in geoscience data analysis.

Skills

Petrel

Kingdom Suite

OpendTect

Python

R

SQL

NoSQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled Geoscience Data Analyst to join their fully remote team, supporting operations that span across various locations, including our Welkom assets. In this role, you will be instrumental in processing, analyzing, and interpreting vast amounts of geological and geophysical data to support exploration and production decisions. You will work independently from your chosen location, collaborating digitally with geoscientists and engineers worldwide. This is an exceptional opportunity to leverage advanced data analytics techniques in the oil and gas industry without the need for relocation or on-site presence, contributing directly to critical subsurface understanding.

Key Responsibilities

• Process, validate, and manage large geological and geophysical datasets using specialized software.
• Perform data quality control and ensure the integrity of all incoming data streams.
• Develop and implement automated workflows for data processing and analysis.
• Generate insightful visualizations and reports to communicate complex geological information.
• Collaborate virtually with geologists, geophysicists, and reservoir engineers on subsurface interpretation projects.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and methodologies in geoscience data analysis .

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Data Analyst or similar role within the oil and gas sector, focusing on geoscience data.
• Proficiency in geological and geophysical software packages (e.g., Petrel, Kingdom Suite, OpendTect).
• Strong programming skills in Python or R for data analysis and scripting.
• Experience with database management (SQL, NoSQL) and cloud-based data platforms.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills suitable for a remote work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Flexible remote work arrangements with a home office stipend.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Access to online training and professional development resources.