ROLE OVERVIEW & DESCRIPTION

Our client, a global blue chip consultancy, requires Integration Specialists with experience in the subsurface Oil & Gas arena. This is an outstanding chance to work onsite with an Oil & Gas SuperMajor.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Identifying and understand the issues of geoscientist subject matter experts and translating those into problem statements and requirement scopes
• Understanding of a subject matter expert's solution for multi-application date exchange
• Creation of an assessment that meets or exceeds the expectation of the subject matter experts
• Performing and documenting the integration assessment
• Documentation of lessons learned
• Solution delivery based on the above captured knowledge in both technical and user based documentation

ROLE REQUIREMENTS -SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL TECHNICAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Extensive experience working in Sub-Surface IT as Integration Specialist or Architect
• Competent across some common sub-surface applications including Landmark sub-surface applications and Petrel
• Strong understanding of the data types and volumes involved in sub-surface geoscience
• Proven ability to develop test/evaluation strategies and proven experience of working with the business to coordinate the implementation of a strategy
• Experience of working in Linux and Windows environments
• Significant experience of data and process modelling, using a structure approach
• Proven experience in completing strategic reviews and developing solutions that have then been implemented and successfully provided business benefit
• Prior experience of data management, data lifecycle management and the integration of applications
• Experience working with technical and non-technical teams across a broad range of IT disciplines and geographies
• Proven ability to assess integrity and appropriateness of potential IT solutions

DESIRABLE TECHNICAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of systems, applications and data involved in oil and gas well drilling
• Prior experience of developing solutions with BP
• Knowledge of CVP (or alternate stage gate decision process) and underlying project methodologies

BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS

• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Strong negotiation & influencing skills
• Ability to manage project stakeholders at senior levels
• Excellent leadership and team/resource management skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Able to work with colleagues - both internal & customer - at all levels in an organisation
• Proactive thinking - the ability to come up with options and solutions
• Good attention to detail
• Delivery focused
• Willing to challenge and be challenged
• Motivating, positive, energetic, helpful
• Demonstrator of strong customer empathy

ROLE CONTRACT DURATION & RATE

• The contract will be for an initial duration of 6 months, although extensions may be available
• A contract rate of up to £550/day is available, subject to the skills & experience of the candidate

If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact Justin Pierpoint on +44 1224 648 758 or +44 7841 215 867. Alternatively you can email him on justin.pierpoint@scoutrecruitment.com