Senior Subsurface Data Manager - Remote

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 1,469,000 - 2,449,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Global projects

Professional development

Fully remote

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Senior Subsurface Data Manager to join our fully remote global team. You will develop data management strategies, standards, and workflows to support exploration, appraisal, and development activities in oil & gas operations.

Responsibilities include overseeing ingestion, validation, storage, and retrieval of geological, geophysical, and engineering data, managing databases and data warehouses, ensuring data quality and security, and training users on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/Geoscience/Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in subsurface data management within oil & gas.
• Knowledge of geological, geophysical and engineering data types.
• Experience with SQL Server or Oracle and data governance workflows.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and remote-working skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement subsurface data management policies and standards.
• Oversee ingestion, validation, storage, and retrieval of data.
• Manage databases, data warehouses and related software for subsurface data.
• Ensure data quality and security across all datasets.
• Develop data workflows and collaborate with IT on infrastructure.
• Provide training and support to users of data systems.
• Stay updated on industry trends in subsurface data management.

Skills

Data governance

Data management

Analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Geoscience/Engineering

Tools

SQL Server

Oracle

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and technically proficient Senior Subsurface Data Manager to join their fully remote global team. This role is critical for ensuring the integrity, accessibility, and effective utilization of all subsurface data generated by the company's Oil & Gas operations. You will be responsible for developing and implementing data management strategies, standards, and workflows to support exploration, appraisal, and development activities. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to drive data governance and best practices in a remote-first environment, working closely with geoscientists, engineers, and IT professionals to manage vast datasets efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive subsurface data management policies, standards, and procedures.
• Oversee the ingestion, validation, storage, and retrieval of geological, geophysical, and engineering data.
• Manage databases, data warehouses, and associated software applications for subsurface data.
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and security across all subsurface datasets.
• Develop and maintain data workflows and collaborate with IT on infrastructure requirements.
• Provide training and support to users on data management systems and tools.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in subsurface data management and digital oilfield technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Geoscience, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in subsurface data management within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Strong knowledge of geological, geophysical, and engineering data types and formats.
• Experience with database management systems (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle) and data management software.
• Excellent understanding of data governance principles and workflows.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with proven ability to work effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on global projects with leading technology.
• Generous allowance for professional development and certifications.
• Flexible work hours and a fully remote work arrangement.
• A collaborative culture focused on data excellence and innovation.