Digital Oilfield Specialist - Remote
Benoni, 1501, South Africa
Listed on 2026-10-11
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IT/Tech
AI Engineer (Applied/Software), Data Analyst
About the Role
Our client is seeking an innovative and technically adept Digital Oilfield Specialist to join their forward-thinking team. This is a fully remote position, empowering you to contribute to the transformation of our Oil & Gas operations through advanced digital technologies. You will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and optimizing digital solutions that enhance operational efficiency, improve decision-making, and drive data-driven insights across exploration, production, and maintenance.
This role requires a unique blend of domain knowledge in the oilfield and expertise in digital technologies, IoT, data analytics, and automation. If you are passionate about leveraging technology to revolutionize the energy sector, this remote opportunity is for you.
- Develop and implement digital oilfield strategies, focusing on real-time data acquisition, monitoring, and analysis.
- Integrate various digital technologies, including IoT sensors, SCADA systems, and data platforms, into operational workflows.
- Analyze large datasets to identify trends, optimize production, predict equipment failures, and improve operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with IT, engineering, and operations teams to deploy and manage digital solutions across the asset lifecycle.
- Champion the adoption of digital tools and methodologies, providing training and support to end-users.
- Evaluate emerging digital technologies and propose innovative solutions for enhancing oilfield operations.
- Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry with a focus on digital solutions, automation, or data analytics.
- Proven experience with digital oilfield technologies, including SCADA, real-time data management, and analytics platforms.
- Strong understanding of data science principles, machine learning, and AI applications in the energy sector.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to diverse audiences in a remote setting.
- Demonstrated ability to lead digital transformation initiatives.
- Highly competitive annual salary and significant performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Full remote work arrangement with a generous home office setup budget.
- Continuous learning opportunities, certifications, and access to industry-leading digital tools.
- A dynamic and collaborative environment focused on innovation and digital advancement.
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