Data Scientist, Wells Engineering

IPT Global

• $110K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in data science, computer science, statistics, engineering, physics, or a related quantitative field.
  • Strong proficiency in Python and its data science libraries (pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn) with experience in time series modeling, anomaly detection, or predictive maintenance.
  • Experience building a model or analytical tool that informed engineering or operational decisions.
  • Solid understanding of statistics and model validation, with the ability to discern when engineering assessments are preferable to data-driven ones.
  • Experience with physical or sensor-derived data, preferably in oil and gas or related industrial sectors.

Responsibilities

  • Build models to support pressure test interpretation, including positive and inflow tests.
  • Evaluate time series data from well control equipment and develop predictive maintenance models.
  • Develop monitoring and anomaly detection models for abnormal annulus pressure behavior.
  • Track barrier element status and verification history to identify gaps and prioritize integrity work.
  • Clean and structure data for reliable model input.
  • Clearly explain model results to wells engineers, integrity teams, and leadership, including limitations of the models.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to see the direct impact of your work on operational decisions.
  • Work in a collaborative environment with a focused team of around 100 people.
  • Engage in meaningful projects that go beyond pilot phases.
Full Job Description
Job Description

What you'll work on
  • Building models to support pressure test interpretation, including positive and inflow tests
  • Evaluating time series data from well control equipment, such as BOPs and associated control systems, and developing predictive maintenance models
  • Developing monitoring and anomaly detection models for sustained or abnormal annulus pressure behavior across the well lifecycle
  • Tracking barrier element status and verification history to surface gaps and prioritize integrity work
  • Cleaning and structuring data into something models can trust
  • Explaining model results clearly to wells engineers, integrity teams, and leadership, including when the model shouldn't be trusted


Qualifications

What you bring
  • A degree in data science, computer science, statistics, engineering, physics, or a related quantitative field
  • Strong proficiency in Python and its data science ecosystem (pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, and similar), with experience in at least one of time series modeling, anomaly detection, or predictive maintenance
  • At least one model or analytical tool you built that was actually used to inform engineering or operational decisions
  • A solid grasp of statistics and model validation, and the judgment to know when an engineering assessment beats a data-driven one
  • Experience working with physical or sensor-derived data, ideally in oil and gas, wells engineering, or well integrity, or in another industrial setting such as manufacturing, energy, or aerospace

Nice to have
  • Hands-on wells engineering or well integrity experience at an operator, drilling contractor, or oilfield services company
  • Familiarity with well integrity management systems or barrier assurance workflows
  • Exposure to cloud platforms or deploying models into production
  • SQL experience


Additional Information

Why join us

At IPT Global your models won't die in a pilot. With a team of around 100 people, you'll work directly with the people making operational decisions and see the impact of your work quickly.

Check out https://iptglobal.com/careers/ for more information on our world-class team.

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