Subsurface Data Engineer

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Health benefits

Paid time off

Professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Subsurface Data Engineer to join its fully remote technical team. You will design and optimize data workflows, build and maintain databases for geological, geophysical, and engineering data, and work with cross-border teams to improve data accessibility.

The role requires a 6+ year data engineering background in oil and gas, strong SQL/NoSQL, Python or R, and cloud experience (AWS/Azure).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in data engineering, with a significant portion focused on the Oil & Gas sector or subsurface data.
• Proficiency in database technologies (SQL, NoSQL) and data warehousing concepts.
• Experience with data integration tools and ETL processes.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python or R.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and big data technologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain robust databases and data management systems for subsurface data.
• Develop and implement automated data workflows for data ingestion, validation, and transformation.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and consistency across all subsurface datasets.
• Collaborate with geoscientists and engineers to understand their data needs and provide solutions.
• Develop data visualization tools and reports to facilitate data access and analysis.
• Implement data governance policies and best practices.

Skills

SQL

NoSQL

Python

R

AWS

Azure

ETL

Data warehousing

Data governance

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Tools

ETL tools

Cloud platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented Subsurface Data Engineer to join their fully remote technical team. This role is essential for managing, integrating, and optimizing the vast amounts of subsurface data generated in the Oil & Gas industry . You will be responsible for designing and implementing data workflows, ensuring data quality, and developing databases and platforms that support geological, geophysical, and engineering analysis. The ideal candidate will be adept at handling complex datasets and collaborating virtually to enhance data accessibility and usability for exploration and production teams worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain robust databases and data management systems for subsurface data.
• Develop and implement automated data workflows for data ingestion, validation, and transformation.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and consistency across all subsurface datasets.
• Collaborate with geoscientists and engineers to understand their data needs and provide solutions.
• Develop data visualization tools and reports to facilitate data access and analysis.
• Implement data governance policies and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in data engineering, with a significant portion focused on the Oil & Gas sector or subsurface data.
• Proficiency in database technologies (SQL, NoSQL) and data warehousing concepts.
• Experience with data integration tools and ETL processes.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python or R.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and big data technologies is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including salary and performance bonuses.
• Fully remote work environment with excellent work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development in data science and engineering.