Data Associate - Subsurface
About this role
Wood Mackenzie is the global leader in analytics, insights and proprietary data across the entire energy and natural resources landscape.
For over 50 years our work has guided the decisions of the world’s most influential energy producers, utilities companies, financial institutions and governments.
Now, with the world’s energy system more complex and interconnected than ever before, sector-specific views are no longer enough. That’s why we’ve redefined what’s possible with Intelligence Connected.
By fusing our unparalleled proprietary data with the sharpest analytical minds, all supercharged by Synoptic AI, we deliver a clear, interconnected view of the entire value chain. Our trusted team of 2,700 experts across 30 countries breaks siloes and connects industries, markets and regions across the globe.
This empowers our customers to identify risk sooner, spot opportunities faster and recalibrate strategy with confidence – whether planning days, weeks, months or decades ahead.
Wood Mackenzie
Intelligence Connected
Wood Mackenzie Values
- Inclusive – we succeed together
- Trusting – we choose to trust each other
- Customer committed – we put customers at the heart of our decisions
- Future Focused – we accelerate change
- Curious – we turn knowledge into action
The Opportunity:
Establishing resilient, sustainable and reliable portfolios is critical to energy companies as they develop agile business models to navigate the Energy Transition. We strive to be the partner of choice in offering a range of world-class products and services to support the business needs of these companies. Our global subsurface research team delivers integrated research, data analysis and industry-leading thought leadership, across the geo-energy landscape, enabling customers to make quicker, more effective decisions.
The Role:
Join the team to analyse critical oil and gas industry data, focusing on data management, pipeline development, and quality assurance challenges, while collaborating across Data, Research, and Product teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop deep understanding of subsurface data workflows and customer needs
Manage and maintain our market leading data assets
Deliver analytics solutions through integrated datasets and automated pipelines
Ensure data quality ownership while meeting client deliverables with high standards
Identify and document system optimization and improvement opportunities
Apply agile methodologies to foster continuous improvement and measurable success
Collaborate across teams to deliver data assets
Requirements:
Experience in data roles with a focus on ingestion, cleansing, and quality management
Degree in a relevant field (Oil & Gas Exploration, Geology, Petroleum Engineering) or equivalent industry experience.
Proficiency in SQL and both relational and NoSQL database systems
Proficiency in data visualization tools (Power BI preferred)
Experience with GIS software such as ArcPro (desired)
Experience applying technology solutions using agile methodologies
Strong communication skills
Passion for emerging data technologies like AI and Agentic Systems
Experience with Python programming (a plus)
What's in it for you:
At Wood Mackenzie, you will have opportunities to engage in meaningful work and collaboration with international stakeholders, creating a positive and lasting impact, and find the support, coaching, and training you need to kick-start your career.
In this role, you will get the following:
Valuable work experience and a comprehensive insight into the work of a leading research organisation
The opportunity to contribute to research projects, enabling you to put theory into practice
The encouragement to share your ideas
We are committed to supporting our people to Thrive. We value different perspectives and aspire to create an inclusive environment that encourages diversity and fosters a sense of belonging. WoodMackers have regular opportunities to get involved in our Wellness, Diversity and Inclusion, Community Engagement, and Sustainability initiatives such as our partnership with Let’s Share the Sun.
Hear what our team has to say about working with us: https://www.woodmac.com/about/our-people/
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Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer. This means we are committed to recruiting the best people regardless of their race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. You can find out more about your rights under the law at www.eeoc.gov
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