Lead, Data Management- Muscat--8-11

Job Description

Lead Data Management – OQ

Job Id: OQ56621

Start Date: Sep 01, 2025

End Date: Sep 14, 2025

Company Name: OQ

Discipline: Subsurface

No of Positions: 1

Position Type: Permanent

Job Type: (N/A)

Nationality Required: (N/A)

Education & Experience Required

Education: Bachelors degree in computer science/information technology or engineering, preferably in subsurface discipline; postgraduate degree is preferable.

Experience: 8 years of experience in information technology and relevant business disciplines.

Location: Oman - Muscat

Budget Control: OPEX and/or CAPEX and/or Revenue amount as relevant

Reporting to: Manager Data Management

Direct Reports: n/a

Job Purpose

Provide strong technical support on Data Management at Upstream Operated Assets - Planning & Performance, under Manager Data Management scopes, acting expert owner of Data Management standards, by:

• Interface and lead the interactions with specialized vendors to receive, QC, store and publish the relevant Well, Log and Reservoir data.
• Interface with Government to maintain the relevant databases; in order to support Planning & Performance team to attain business goals.
• Develop AI and machine learning tools to optimize cost and production and other critical streams.
• Use data science to analyze the data and work closely with the subsurface and engineering technical teams on this analysis.

The position will act in accordance with the Group's Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as policies, guidelines, and international standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Omanis government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end process for the maintenance of all existing Subsurface Databases.
• Execute end-to-end process for well and reservoir data in share drives.
• Work with Vendors to receive, QC, store and publish the relevant Well, Log and Reservoir data.
• Ensure and participate in the development and implementation of the upstream technical data operating model/data frameworks (i.e. governance, quality, etc.), guidelines, roadmaps, data standards, best practices while maintaining the highest standards of data quality, accessibility, extraction, and connectivity to the upstream Petro technical applications.
• Define and govern the data stewardship for the company upstream technical data to ensure compliance with data governance, enhance data quality, and ensure clear accountability for stewardship of the company data assets.
• Participate in the development of the upstream technical data strategy, governance initiatives/activities (policies, procedures, structures, roles, and responsibilities) to serve the upstream data users across OQEP and to maximize the upstream technical data full potential.
• Promote across the organization awareness of general data management principles through knowledge sharing channels like awareness sessions, training, etc.
• Develop and execute data science projects using machine learning and other data science analysis techniques.
• Work with vendors on new technologies related to data analysis and AI.

Key Interactions

• Internal: Upstream
• External: Specialized Contractors, Technical committees, Ministries

Notable Working Conditions

Office environment, moderate to intensive computer screen use.

Language Requirements

Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required); Arabic - Native (desirable).

Background and ExperienceCompetencies and Skills

• Experience in Document management applications like Documentum D2.
• Experience in WebGIS application.
• Experience in handling large data sets.
• Experience in handling live data sources.
• Experience in handling different data types.
• Experience with machine learning, neural networks, and AI.

Soft Skills

• Detail-oriented.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Reliable.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Encourage engagement.
• Be organized.
• Interest in helping businesses and organizations succeed through innovation and fresh thinking.
• Ability to easily digest and simplify complex concepts into easy-to-understand summaries.
• A flexible attitude to work assignments.

Technical Skills

• Computer Literacy including MS Office.
• Experience in Python and/or other coding languages.
• Experience in managing large datasets.
• SAP experience is a Plus.
• APEX/SQL experience is a Plus.
• C and Java experience is a major plus.
• Experience in Mobile APP development is a major plus.

Skills Required

(N/A)

Other Job Details

(N/A)

Job Function and Industry

• Job Function: IT Software : Software Products & Services
• Industry: Petroleum/Oil and Gas/Power, Projects/Infrastructure/Power/Energy
• Industry: Oil, Gas & Power / Energy (Oil/Gas Exploration & Production)

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