Remote Upstream Data Analyst for Global Oil & Gas

Black Pen Recruitment; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Wellness program

Online training

Remote work within SA

Job summary

Black Pen Recruitment seeks an experienced Upstream Data Analyst for a fully remote role supporting global operations in the oil & gas sector. You will extract, clean, and interpret large datasets from exploration and production activities to deliver actionable insights and visual dashboards for stakeholders worldwide.

The role requires 5+ years in data analysis, strong SQL/Excel, and proficiency in Python or R, with experience in Tableau/Power BI. Remote work from South Africa is supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Petroleum Engineering, Geosciences, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data analysis, preferably within the Upstream Oil & Gas sector.
• Proficiency in data manipulation and analysis using SQL and advanced Excel.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar.
• Strong programming skills in Python or R for data analysis and automation.
• Excellent understanding of statistical methods and data mining techniques.
• Ability to interpret complex technical data and communicate findings effectively.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently in a remote setting with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, validate, and transform large upstream datasets from various sources.
• Develop data quality control procedures to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
• Perform statistical analysis and data mining to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.
• Create dashboards and reports using Tableau/Power BI to communicate insights.
• Collaborate with domain experts to understand data requirements and deliver analytical solutions.
• Assist in development and maintenance of data models and databases.
• Support reservoir engineers and geoscientists in their analysis and decision-making.
• Automate repetitive data processing tasks using scripting languages such as Python or R.
• Stay abreast of new analytics technologies in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Contribute to a data-driven decision-making culture across global operations.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

Excel

Data analysis

Statistical methods

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Data Science/Statistics/CS/Geosciences

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Black Pen Recruitment seeks an experienced Upstream Data Analyst for a fully remote role supporting global operations in the oil & gas sector. You will extract, clean, and interpret large datasets from exploration and production activities to deliver actionable insights and visual dashboards for stakeholders worldwide.

The role requires 5+ years in data analysis, strong SQL/Excel, and proficiency in Python or R, with experience in Tableau/Power BI. Remote work from South Africa is supported.