Subsurface Data Analyst

Placements24; Siyancuma Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Health & wellness benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Subsurface Data Analyst to join the Upington team in a hybrid role, managing and interpreting large volumes of subsurface data to support exploration and production activities.

You will develop data management strategies, ensure data quality, and generate actionable insights using SQL, Python, R, and Spotfire, collaborating with geologists, geophysicists, and engineers. Regular office presence in Upington is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field.
• 4+ years of subsurface data analysis or data management in energy.
• Proficient with SQL and data analysis tools (Python, R).

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain databases of subsurface data, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and accessibility.
• Develop and implement data quality control processes for incoming subsurface information.
• Analyze geological, geophysical, and production data to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities.
• Create visualizations, reports, and dashboards to communicate findings to technical and management teams.
• Collaborate with geologists, geophysicists, and reservoir engineers to understand data needs and provide analytical support.
• Develop and utilize scripts or tools for automated data processing and analysis.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

Spotfire

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geophysics, Computer Science, or related quantitative field

Tools

SQL databases

Python

R

Spotfire

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Subsurface Data Analyst to join their team in Upington. This hybrid role involves managing, analyzing, and interpreting large volumes of subsurface data, including geological, geophysical, and engineering information, to support exploration and production activities. You will play a key role in developing data management strategies, ensuring data quality, and generating actionable insights that drive informed decision-making within the oil and gas industry. The ideal candidate is proficient in data analysis tools and databases, with a strong understanding of subsurface workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain databases of subsurface data, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and accessibility.
• Develop and implement data quality control processes for incoming subsurface information.
• Analyze geological, geophysical, and production data to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities.
• Create visualizations, reports, and dashboards to effectively communicate findings to technical and management teams.
• Collaborate with geologists, geophysicists, and reservoir engineers to understand data needs and provide analytical support.
• Develop and utilize scripts or tools for automated data processing and analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geophysics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in subsurface data analysis or data management within the energy sector.
• Proficiency with database management systems (e.g., SQL) and data analysis tools (e.g., Python, R, Spotfire).
• Strong understanding of geological and geophysical concepts and workflows.
• Excellent data visualization, reporting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, with regular office presence required in Upington.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Hybrid work model offering a blend of remote and office-based work.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
• A collaborative environment utilizing cutting-edge data technologies.