JOB DESCRIPTION

The Real Time Data Administrator (RTDA) will be responsible for monitoring, validating, managing, and supporting real-time drilling and operational data received from offshore and onshore drilling rigs. The role involves ensuring continuous data availability, maintaining data quality, troubleshooting data transmission issues, and supporting 24/7 real-time operations environments.

The successful candidate will work closely with drilling engineers, rig personnel, real-time operations teams, and technical support teams to ensure reliable and uninterrupted data services across multiple drilling operations.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor real-time drilling and operational data streams from assigned rigs.
• Ensure continuous availability and integrity of rig data feeds.
• Identify and escalate data interruptions, anomalies, or communication failures.
• Perform first-level troubleshooting for data transmission and visualization issues.
• Validate incoming drilling data for completeness, accuracy, and consistency.
• Monitor sensor/channel performance and report abnormal readings.
• Maintain proper mapping and configuration of real-time data channels.
• Support data cleansing and correction activities when required.
• Support real-time data aggregation and visualization platforms.
• Assist in maintaining rig connectivity and communication interfaces.
• Coordinate with IT/network teams and third-party vendors for issue resolution.
• Maintain system logs, incident records, and operational documentation.
• Communicate with rig personnel and customer representatives during operational incidents.
• Provide timely updates during data outages or system issues.
• Participate in shift handovers and operational status reporting.
• Follow company HSE, cybersecurity, and operational procedures.
• Ensure compliance with customer service standards and SLA requirements.
• Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiency initiatives.
  
  
  
  Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics & Instrumentation, Information Technology or related technical discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in Knowledge of real-time drilling data systems and workflows.
• Familiarity with:
  • WITS / WITSML protocols
  • OPC UA and Modbus communication protocols
  • Real-time data aggregation systems
  • Data visualization platforms
  • Rig instrumentation and sensors
  • Industrial automation and data integration environments.
• Understanding of drilling parameters and rig operations.
• Basic networking and troubleshooting knowledge.
• Experience with ticketing and incident management systems.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work in a 24/7 rotational shift environment.
• Good communication and coordination abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure during operational incidents.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Experience supporting major drilling operations or upstream oil & gas projects.
• Exposure to cybersecurity practices in operational technology environments.
• Knowledge of cloud-based data platforms and analytics tools.
• Familiarity with real-time drilling applications and reporting systems.

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