Murphy Oil Corporation

Staff Seismic Subsurface Data Management Specialist

Murphy Oil Corporation$100K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Geoscience, Computer Science, or related field, or 15+ years of equivalent experience in seismic data management
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in the oil and gas sector
  • In-depth knowledge of seismic data formats and industry standards
  • Strong understanding of coordinate reference systems: Datums, Projections, and Transformations
  • Expertise in seismic management software, particularly Kingdom and Petrel
  • Familiarity with additional applications such as ArcGIS, Paleoscan, DUG, Geolog, HampsonRussell

Responsibilities

  • Manage and quality control seismic data loading into software like Kingdom and Petrel
  • Implement and adhere to Murphy seismic data management workflows
  • Stay updated on industry best practices for seismic data handling
  • Prioritize and support seismic data demands across different business units
  • Conduct gap-analysis on data repositories to identify migration needs
  • Collaborate with vendors to resolve data-related issues
  • Handle multiple projects concurrently in a high-pressure environment

Benefits

  • Work primarily in a controlled, indoor environment
  • Opportunity to engage with various software and applications in seismic data management
  • Hybrid work option available
Full Job Description
Job Summary

The Seismic Subsurface Data Management role requires a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage a diverse range of challenges simultaneously. They must be a strong advocate for best practices, with extensive experience in data management, governance, standardization, and retention as it relates to seismic data. The individual's primary focus is on all aspects of the seismic data lifecycle including data receipt, organization, quality control, business and vendor collaboration, security and compliance, archival, and documentation.

Deep expertise across multiple subsurface platforms is essential, particularly demonstrated proficiency in seismic data loading and management within Kingdom and Petrel. A solid understanding of the E&P business is crucial, with experience supporting New Ventures, Exploration, and Appraisal activities.

Responsibilities

  • Accountable for seismic data management, QC, organizing, and loading of seismic data to various software suites including Kingdom and Petrel
  • Follow Murphy seismic data management workflows for handling of data such as naming convention adherence, storage formatting guidelines, load request tracking
  • Maintain working knowledge of current industry best practices for seismic data handling
  • Support / prioritize seismic data needs across Exploration and Subsurface business units
  • Perform gap-analysis on data repositories and project databases to identify data to be migrated
  • Interface with vendors in problem solving situations
  • Working multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment is essential.


Qualifications/Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Geoscience, Computer Science, or related degree or 15+ years equivalent of seismic data management role experience
  • Minimum 10 years' experience in oil and gas
  • Fundamental knowledge of seismic formats and standards is required
  • Thorough knowledge of CRS: Datums, Projections and Transformations
  • Proficiency in Kingdom, Petrel
  • Other applications - ArcGIS, Paleoscan, DUG, Geolog, HampsonRussell


The individual is required to take 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.

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About Murphy Oil Corporation

Murphy Oil Corporation is an oil and gas exploration and production company. It was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in El Dorado, Arkansas. The company operates in the United States, Canada, and other international locations. Murphy Oil Corporation is focused on developing its oil and gas reserves, as well as exploring for new reserves. The company's operations include offshore drilling, onshore drilling, and production of oil and gas. Murphy Oil Corporation is committed to sustainable development and environmental stewardship in all of its operations.
Learn more about Murphy Oil Corporation
Size
696 employees
Market Cap
$6.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$1.1 billion
Founded
1950
5 Year Trend
+4.7%
Revenue
$1.9 billion
NASDAQ

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