Job Purpose

Lead and oversight for subsurface databases and geospatial data management, ensuring data integrity, quality, security and regulatory compliance. This role also drives digital transformation through automation and advanced analyics, adopts industry best practices, and empowers data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and mentor officer in the data management team by fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Lead the development and implementation of subsurface data policies, standards, and procedures to uphold data quality, security, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance. Provide advice to management team to define, standardize, and optimize workflows for data acquisition, storage, and utilization, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and legal requirements.
• Provide specialized support to asset teams on challenging data requests and software issues. Serve as a subject matter expert for key E&P applications (e.g., Petrel, DGS) and databases.
• Oversee the integration of diverse subsurface data sources - both digital and physical (e.g., seismic surveys, well logs, rock samples) - into corporate systems, ensuring compatibility and accessibility.
• Supervise the establishment and maintaining robust metadata frameworks, hierarchical structures, and indexing strategies to support organized data management and efficient retrieval.
• Monitor and control data access, enforce authorization protocols, and proactively mitigate risks related to data loss, corruption, or unauthorized use.
• Design and manage scalable databases and repositories, including legacy data migration and systematic archiving of historical datasets for long-term reference.
• Drive digital transformation in data management, leveraging automation technologies such as RPA and Al/ML to streamline data ingestion, validation, and reporting processes. Deliver intuitive data tools and visualization platforms that provide actionable insights and support strategic decision-making.
• Continuously evaluate and adopt advanced data management technologies to enhance operational efficiency, scalability, and alignment with evolving business needs.
• Benchmark practices against industry standards, identify opportunities for improvement, and cultivate a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the team.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with geoscientists, IT professionals, and other stakeholders to ensure database solutions meet operational and strategic objectives.
• Support planning and execution of data-related initiatives, including budgeting, procurement, and vendor management.

Professional Knowledge & Experiences

Professional Knowledge

• Strong foundation in Geographical Information System (GIS) and data management principles including data governance frameworks, quality control methodologies, and metadata standards.
• In-depth knowledge of subsurface data types and formats including well logs, seismic, and geological models.
• Proficient in Oracle and other modern databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, and cloud-native systems).
• Skilled in data modelling, performance tuning, and handling large E&P datasets.
• Knowledge of data security, backup/recovery
• Familiar with geoscience application integration (e.g., Petrel, and Openwork).
• Experience with ETL tools, scripting (e.g., Python, Shell, and PL/SQL), and automation.
• Understanding of cloud/hybrid data environments and database migration.

Experience

• Over 10 years of experience in database administration, including significant work with subsurface data in the oil and gas industry.
• Proven track record in leading data policy and process development, aligning with corporate data governance.
• Experienced in overseeing complex data integration, validation, and archival projects involving structured and unstructured subsurface data.
• Skilled in designing and maintaining geospatial and subsurface data repositories, ensuring data quality and accessibility for technical users.
• Hands-on experience with automation technologies, including RPA, Al, and ML, to optimize data workflows and enhance operational efficiency
• Strong background in data security, compliance, and risk mitigation, particularly in environments handling sensitive technical data.
• Successfully executed database migrations, upgrades, and modernization initiatives involving both on-prem and cloud platforms.
• Actively evaluates and adopts advanced database and data management tools, ensuring systems remain scalable and fit-for-purpose.
• Collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams, including geoscientists, IT, and management, to support
  exploration and production operations.