Nexen is an upstream oil and gas company responsibly developing energy resources in the UK North Sea, offshore West Africa, the United States and Western Canada. Nexen manages a diverse portfolio and has a strong team that can deliver value from these global assets.

Our Technical Data Management Analysts deliver data management services and maintain Nexen’s internal and external data repositories. On a day to day basis they are responsible data loading, data migration, data manipulation, data clean-up, naming standards, archiving and supporting the Exploration and Development teams.

This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate currently working as a Data Analyst within the Oil & Gas industry who would like to further develop their data management skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Source and load Geological, Geophysical and Petrophysical data into OpenWorks and Petrel
• Identify data quality issues and provide solutions (e.g. value ranges, unit¡¦s verification, etc)
• Lead or participate in projects of improvements
• Perform data management and data workflow tasks
• Assist in tracking and distribution of data to partners

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Experience in an information or data management role in the Oil and Gas industry
• Knowledge and understanding of G&G data formats and ability to trouble shoot and support
• Well-grounded understanding in the Geophysical, Petrophysical and Geological disciplines
• Knowledge of Exploration and Development processes
• Experience working with technical data transfers and manipulation
• Experience working with technical databases and applications

Desirable

• Experience in PC, Linux/Unix environment (commands, scripts, SQL queries, Oracle)
• Experience with using OpenSpirit or Blueback Tracker
• Experience with submitting data to CDA.

Join Nexen and grow with us

Nexen is recognised as one of the world’s best employers. Our commitment to professional development, diversity and integrity provides a stable working environment. We provide generous relocation support and a remuneration package designed to attract and keep the very best, with benefits to encourage a healthy work/life balance.

For more information and to apply, please go to: nexeninc.com/careers or send your CV along with a cover letter to: Commercial_Recruitment@nexeninc.com. Reference: 5419.