Data Science Engineer - Onshore Subsurface
Murphy Oil
Houston, TX
Description
At Murphy Oil Corporation, we believe the rich experiences and backgrounds of our employees strengthen our Company, create a productive workforce, and drive our success. We encourage you to apply for the positions for which you meet the qualifications.
Job Summary
The Data Science Engineer will play a vital role in maintaining and updating reserves/planning and reservoir/production engineering databases. Utilizing your proficiency with ValNav software and advanced SQL/Microsoft Access / Excel skills, you will be responsible for updating, extracting, organizing, and analyzing data to support reserve estimations and reporting processes. In addition, the position will support business development initiatives, strategic planning activities, and general business of the Subsurface & Operations team.
The Data Science Engineer will work in our Houston Corporate office and may work two (2) days a week remotely.
Responsibilities
Maintain and update reserves/planning and reservoir/production engineering ValNav / SQL databases, ensuring both data integrity and accessibility
Extract, manipulate, and analyze data from various sources to support reserve calculations and reporting, collaborating with engineers and additional departments as needed
Utilizing Power BI for data analytics and maintaining dashboards for repeated workflows
Conduct periodic data audits to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency
Assist in the preparation of reserve reports and documentation for internal and external stakeholders
Develop and maintain databases and spreadsheets to track reserve-related information efficiently
Stay current on ValNav software updates and enhance reservoir engineering staff’s proficiency in software
Seek and implement opportunities to streamline database management and reserves processes
Provide support for acquisitions, divestiture and other corporate development activities including working with and preparing 3rd party databases, engineering support, management of data room files, etc.
Provide support for strategic planning activities, including exporting monthly or quarterly forecasts
Other duties as assigned and trained on, including assisting technical team by updating wellbore schematics, tracking AFEs, gathering data from well files, updating presentations, etc.
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or Engineering
Minimum 5 years’ experience in drilling completion production reserves reservoir or data group
Proficiency in ValNav software for reserves management and analysis required
Proficiency in Microsoft Power BI Data, creating dashboards, data flows, and ensuring accuracy from multiple data sources
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data visualization techniques
Strong understanding of reserves databases and working knowledge of petroleum reserves concepts
Th e individual is required to follow all applicable safety precautions. Work is performed almost entirely in a controlled (i.e., inside) environment and does not typically subject the incumbent to any hazardous/extreme elements; some positions may require regularly moving or transporting items weighing up to 25 lbs. around the office for various needs. The successful candidate must be able to complete all essential physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Desired/Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience as a reservoir engineering tech or related roles in the oil and gas industry preferred
Advanced skills with Microsoft Access and SQL databases strongly preferred
Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with large datasets accurately, independently proofing work to minimize errors
Ability to work and problem solve independently with limited guidance
Effective communication skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
#LI-Hybrid
PURPOSE
We believe in providing energy that empowers people.
MISSION
We challenge the norm, tap into our strong legacy and use our foresight and financial discipline to deliver inspired energy solutions.
VISION
We see a future where we are an industry leader who is positively impacting lives for the next 100 years and beyond.
VALUES & BEHAVIORS
Do Right Always
Respect people, safety, environment and the law
Follow through on commitments
Make it better
Think Beyond Possible
Offer solution
Step up and lead
Don’t settle for “good enough”
Embrace new opportunities
Stay With It
Show resilience
Lean into challenges
Support each other
Consider the implications
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Murphy Oil Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' E-Verify program. Please read the E-Verify Notice-English / E-Verify Notice-Spanish and Right to Work Notice before proceeding with your job application.
For additional information, you may also visit the USCIS website .
Murphy Oil Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, genetic information, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
EEO is the Law Poster
EEO is the Law Supplement
Job Summary
The Data Science Engineer will play a vital role in maintaining and updating reserves/planning and reservoir/production engineering databases. Utilizing your proficiency with ValNav software and advanced SQL/Microsoft Access / Excel skills, you will be responsible for updating, extracting, organizing, and analyzing data to support reserve estimations and reporting processes. In addition, the position will support business development initiatives, strategic planning activities, and general business of the Subsurface & Operations team.
The Data Science Engineer will work in our Houston Corporate office and may work two (2) days a week remotely.
Responsibilities
Maintain and update reserves/planning and reservoir/production engineering ValNav / SQL databases, ensuring both data integrity and accessibility
Extract, manipulate, and analyze data from various sources to support reserve calculations and reporting, collaborating with engineers and additional departments as needed
Utilizing Power BI for data analytics and maintaining dashboards for repeated workflows
Conduct periodic data audits to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency
Assist in the preparation of reserve reports and documentation for internal and external stakeholders
Develop and maintain databases and spreadsheets to track reserve-related information efficiently
Stay current on ValNav software updates and enhance reservoir engineering staff’s proficiency in software
Seek and implement opportunities to streamline database management and reserves processes
Provide support for acquisitions, divestiture and other corporate development activities including working with and preparing 3rd party databases, engineering support, management of data room files, etc.
Provide support for strategic planning activities, including exporting monthly or quarterly forecasts
Other duties as assigned and trained on, including assisting technical team by updating wellbore schematics, tracking AFEs, gathering data from well files, updating presentations, etc.
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or Engineering
Minimum 5 years’ experience in drilling completion production reserves reservoir or data group
Proficiency in ValNav software for reserves management and analysis required
Proficiency in Microsoft Power BI Data, creating dashboards, data flows, and ensuring accuracy from multiple data sources
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data visualization techniques
Strong understanding of reserves databases and working knowledge of petroleum reserves concepts
Th e individual is required to follow all applicable safety precautions. Work is performed almost entirely in a controlled (i.e., inside) environment and does not typically subject the incumbent to any hazardous/extreme elements; some positions may require regularly moving or transporting items weighing up to 25 lbs. around the office for various needs. The successful candidate must be able to complete all essential physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Desired/Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience as a reservoir engineering tech or related roles in the oil and gas industry preferred
Advanced skills with Microsoft Access and SQL databases strongly preferred
Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with large datasets accurately, independently proofing work to minimize errors
Ability to work and problem solve independently with limited guidance
Effective communication skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
#LI-Hybrid
PURPOSE
We believe in providing energy that empowers people.
MISSION
We challenge the norm, tap into our strong legacy and use our foresight and financial discipline to deliver inspired energy solutions.
VISION
We see a future where we are an industry leader who is positively impacting lives for the next 100 years and beyond.
VALUES & BEHAVIORS
Do Right Always
Respect people, safety, environment and the law
Follow through on commitments
Make it better
Think Beyond Possible
Offer solution
Step up and lead
Don’t settle for “good enough”
Embrace new opportunities
Stay With It
Show resilience
Lean into challenges
Support each other
Consider the implications
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Murphy Oil Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' E-Verify program. Please read the E-Verify Notice-English / E-Verify Notice-Spanish and Right to Work Notice before proceeding with your job application.
For additional information, you may also visit the USCIS website .
Murphy Oil Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, genetic information, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
EEO is the Law Poster
EEO is the Law Supplement
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