Geophysical Data Technologist

Perenco
London, UK
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Excel Databases Data Cleansing Extract Transform Load (ETL) Python (Programming Language) Microsoft Office Power BI SQL Databases Usage Tracking Data Management Programming Languages

Job description

The Geophysical Data Technologist will provide a wide range of technical support to the London

Geoscience and Exploration teams. His/her primary responsibility will be the administration of the

geophysical database and associated applications.

Tasks & Responsibilities

Responsibilities would include (but not be limited to):

  • Collaborate effectively with the data management and applications support team within the geosciences department.
  • Load and transfer seismic and well data to, from and between Petrel, Kingdom databases and other relevant applications as required by business needs.
  • Assist geophysicists and geoscientists by handling the data load they need to perform their duties and by offering them the appropriate level application support.
  • Conduct thorough reviews and verifications of complete data set acquisitions to ensure
  • accuracy and consistency, while adhering to management’s guidelines and directives.
  • Load, transfer, and manage data across various databases and applications.
  • Coordinate with internal teams and external service companies to oversee software usage and licensing whilst providing technical support as needed.
  • Assist with the administration, manipulation of geophysical data, and project templates & reference projects creation under direction.
  • Review, correct and repair of existing projects and databases.
  • Facilitate the conversion of acquisition data to the company’s format and standards by clearly briefing the providers of our requirements (with management support) and thoroughly spot checking the data conversions performed by the providers.

Requirements

  • A degree in sciences, engineering, mathematics or related field
  • Proficient with Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
  • Demonstrates a robust capability to master new software and methodologies, coupled with a strong desire to advance a career in data management.
  • Exceptional attention to details and careful approach to work.
  • Knowledge of data management, data clean-up, quality control and data loading.
  • Ability to work collaboratively, supporting the quality of data entry that underpins the work of Geophysicists and Geologists.

Desirable:

  • Previous experience in a technical support or data management role
  • A degree in geosciences, or the equivalent experience
  • Cross-discipline knowledge within the subsurface domain (Geology, Geophysics, Reservoir Engineering, Petrophysics, Wells etc.)
  • Familiarity with Power BI, SQL, Python and additional programming languages and tools

About the company

Founded over thirty years ago, Perenco is an independent hydrocarbon producer involved in the entire lifecycle of projects, from exploration to decommissioning. Gross production is approximately 500,000BOEPD. The group’s strength lies in the technical ingenuity and versatility of its more than 8,500 strong team, who deliver safe and environmentally aware solutions to oil and gas fields around the world. By enhancing and developing local resources, Perenco is proud to support economic growth and social development wherever it works. Perenco operates in 12 partner countries and is based in the United Kingdom.

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