Application Analyst - Oil and Gas

Application Analyst
Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Application Analyst to serve as the primary technical liaison between the Information Technology team and operational users across Drilling, Completions, Production Engineering, and Reservoir functions within an upstream oil and gas environment.

This role is responsible for analyzing, designing, implementing, supporting, and maintaining business-critical applications that support operational workflows. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in IT application support, combined with hands-on experience supporting upstream oil and gas software and processes.

The successful candidate will work closely with software vendors, business stakeholders, engineers, and cross-functional teams to ensure application availability, data integrity, and the effective use of technology investments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 2 support for upstream oil and gas applications, including Well View, Aries, Spotfire, and related operational systems.
• Manage user access, security permissions, software updates, and application maintenance activities in coordination with vendors and infrastructure teams.
• Develop scripts and automation solutions to streamline manual processes and support data integrations across operational, reporting, business intelligence, and accounting platforms.
• Collaborate with engineers and field personnel to troubleshoot data issues, monitor application performance, and translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Create and maintain user training materials, system documentation, and knowledge base resources.
• Support data analytics, reporting, and emerging AI-enabled solutions designed to improve operational efficiency.
• Assist with application lifecycle management, testing, and implementation of new technologies.

Required Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Petroleum Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of IT application support experience.
• At least 1 year of experience supporting applications within an upstream oil and gas environment.

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Office technologies, including SharePoint, Power BI, Excel Power Query, and Outlook.
• Experience supporting operational software in the oil and gas industry.
• Understanding of upstream business processes, including:
  • Well lifecycle management
  • Production reporting
  • Completions data analysis
  • Reserves and asset evaluation workflows
• Knowledge of data management practices, SCADA systems, AI-enabled technologies, and project collaboration tools.
• Experience with IT service management (ITSM) processes, help desk ticketing systems, cybersecurity best practices, and enterprise data management.
• Familiarity with Python, Snowflake, Power Automate, Git Hub Copilot, Claude Code, or similar automation and AI-assisted development tools is preferred.

Professional Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and accountability.
• Strong customer-service mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.

Work Environment

This is a hybrid position requiring regular onsite collaboration and participation in a corporate office environment. Employees are expected to work onsite multiple days per week, with flexibility for remote work based on company policy.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Work Authorization

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Sponsorship for employment authorization is not available for this position.