Senior Subsurface Data Manager

Sword Group

. Advise on and lead the development of the subsurface data landscape .

Posted 11/4/2026contractHouston • Texas • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in managing subsurface data within Exploration & Production environments, with a strong focus on data quality management, lifecycle management, and adherence to regulatory obligations. Proficient in utilizing data management tools and ensuring effective collaboration across Geoscience and Data Management teams.

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Subsurface Data ManagementSLB Petrel and StudioData Quality ManagementData Lifecycle ManagementUpstream Business Operations

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Hard Skills

Data Quality AssessmentData ConsistencyData SynchronisationData Inventory ManagementData Management ConceptsWell and Seismic Data ManagementSubsurface Data WorkflowsCorporate RepositoriesData Management ToolsTechnical Subsurface Applications

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

SLB PetrelSLB StudioTechlog

Industry Keywords

Exploration and ProductionGeoscienceData Management StandardsRegulatory ObligationsE&P Applications

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise on and lead the development of the subsurface data landscape
Manage client requirements for Exploration and Geological Well & Seismic data, including data receipt, loading, conversion, transfer, quality control and archiving
Act as a key interface between Geoscience teams and Data Management functions, ensuring effective collaboration and alignment
Conduct data quality assessments, apply agreed standards and ensure data consistency and synchronisation across projects and corporate repositories
Deliver well and seismic data management services supporting E&P applications
Maintain high-quality corporate subsurface databases and ensure information remains accurate and accessible
Maintain and regularly update data inventories, applying agreed standards to support consistency and optimisation
Support effective data lifecycle management and adherence to relevant operator and regulatory obligations
Provide guidance and expertise to stakeholders on subsurface data management practices, standards and processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience managing subsurface data within Exploration & Production (E&P) environments
Strong working knowledge of SLB Petrel and Studio, including the loading and management of well and seismic data
Strong understanding of well and seismic data and associated subsurface data workflows
Good understanding of upstream business operations
Strong knowledge of data management concepts, standards, practices, tools and technologies
Experience of data quality management, corporate repositories and data lifecycle management
Understanding of operator regulatory obligations relating to subsurface data
Experience with data management tools and technical subsurface applications, such as Techlog, would also be advantageous
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across Geoscience, Data Management and wider stakeholder groups