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Patterson-UTI

Data Ops Lead

Houston, TX · On-site

... oilfield and energy operations. The DataOps Lead will be responsible for ensuring that data is ... Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. * 7+ ...

Patterson-UTI

Data Ops Lead

Houston, TX

... oilfield and energy operations. The DataOps Lead will be responsible for ensuring that data is ... Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. * 7+ ...

ZL Chemicals LTD

Field Technologist

Houston, TX · On-site

$27 - $43/hr

Field Technologist Location: 2423 S Sam Houston Pkwy W, Texas 77047 About ZL Chemicals Ltd ... ZL Chemicals Ltd. is a leading provider of advanced chemical solutions for enhanced oil recovery ...

Boatman Industries Inc

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Sales Representative - Industrial Equipment

Houston, TX · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

We specialize in the design, manufacture, and application of high-pressure water technology, hydrostatic testers, and oil field pumps. We provide a full range of solutions including equipment rental ...

ZL Chemicals LTD

Field Technologist

Houston, TX · On-site

Field Technologist Location: 2423 S Sam Houston Pkwy W, Texas 77047 About ZL Chemicals Ltd ... ZL Chemicals Ltd. is a leading provider of advanced chemical solutions for enhanced oil recovery ...

Boatman Industries Inc

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Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic

Houston, TX · On-site

$52K - $72K/yr

We specialize in the design, manufacture, and application of high-pressure water technology, hydrostatic testers, and oil field pumps. We provide a full range of solutions including equipment rental ...

Patterson-UTI

Mobile Full Stack Developer

Houston, TX · On-site

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent years of ... Oil and Gas Industry knowledge/experience * Experience in web development using Angular #LI-VM1 ...

Patterson-UTI

Equipment Health Engineer NEX

Houston, TX · On-site

Support NexTier's commitment to low-carbon initiatives by leveraging NexGen technologies. * Perform ... About Us The Evolving Oil Field Demands Evolving Service Providers NexTier is a leading provider of ...

Boatman Industries Inc

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Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic

Houston, TX · On-site

$52K - $72K/yr

We specialize in the design, manufacture, and application of high-pressure water technology, hydrostatic testers, and oil field pumps. We provide a full range of solutions including equipment rental ...

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As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for oil field computer tech in Houston, TX is $20.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.45 and $21.11 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Oil Field Computer Tech is responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting computer systems and network infrastructure used in oil field operations. They ensure that data collection systems, automation controls, and communication networks function efficiently to support drilling, extraction, and monitoring processes. This role requires knowledge of both IT and industrial equipment, often working in remote or harsh environments. Strong problem-solving skills and understanding of industry-specific software are essential for success in this position.

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As an Oil Field Computer Tech, your daily tasks often include installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting computer systems, network equipment, and automation controls that support vital drilling and production operations. You’ll frequently work with SCADA systems, configure remote monitoring devices, and perform routine diagnostics to ensure equipment uptime. Collaboration with engineers, field operators, and other technical staff is common, as quick teamwork is needed to resolve operational issues. The work environment can be both in the field and in office settings, requiring flexibility and a strong focus on safety for every task.

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To thrive as an Oil Field Computer Tech, you need expertise in computer hardware, network troubleshooting, and industrial automation systems, often supported by relevant technical certifications or an associate degree in computer science or related fields. Familiarity with SCADA systems, PLCs, remote monitoring hardware, and oil field-specific software is typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and effective communication are essential soft skills for this role. These competencies are crucial to ensure the reliability and safety of oil field operations by maintaining and troubleshooting critical technology in challenging environments.

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Data Ops Lead

Patterson-UTI

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

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Company rating: 5.0 out of 10

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Job description


Brief Description:
We are seeking a DataOps Lead to own and advance the operational reliability, quality, and scalability of our cloud-based data platforms. This role sits at the intersection of data engineering, platform operations, and reliability, supporting critical data pipelines that power analytics, reporting, and operational decision-making across oilfield and energy operations.
The DataOps Lead will be responsible for ensuring that data is available, accurate, timely, and trustworthy, while leading operational best practices across ingestion, processing, and delivery systems running primarily on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
This is a hands-on technical leadership role with strong expectations for ownership, cross-team collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Detailed Description:
  • Data Platform Operations
    • Own the day-to-day operational health of cloud-based data pipelines and platforms
    • Ensure high data availability, freshness, accuracy, and completeness
    • Lead operational support for batch and streaming data workloads
  • Data Reliability & Quality
    • Define and manage data SLAs, SLOs, and reliability metrics
    • Implement and maintain data quality checks, validations, and monitoring
    • Design processes for backfills, reprocessing, and failure recovery
  • Cloud & Infrastructure
    • Operate and optimize GCP-based data services, including BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub, and GKE
    • Partner with platform and SRE teams on scalability, performance, and cost optimization
    • Manage data infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
  • Automation & Tooling
    • Build and maintain Python-based automation for data operations and monitoring
    • Improve reliability and repeatability through standardized tooling and workflows
    • Support and enhance data orchestration platforms (e.g., Airflow / Cloud Composer)
  • Incident Response & Operational Excellence
    • Lead response to data incidents, including triage, mitigation, and root cause analysis
    • Drive post-incident reviews and track corrective actions
    • Create and maintain runbooks, operational documentation, and playbooks
  • CI/CD & Governance
    • Implement CI/CD best practices for data pipelines
    • Promote testing, version control, and deployment standards across data workflows
    • Ensure data platforms align with security, governance, and access control requirements
  • Leadership & Collaboration
    • Act as a technical leader within the DataOps function
    • Partner closely with:
      • Data engineering teams
      • SRE / platform engineering
      • Analytics and business stakeholders
    • Mentor engineers and help raise the operational maturity of the data organization

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • 7+ years experience in Data Engineering, DataOps, or Data Platform Operations
  • 3+ years experience operating cloud-based data platforms in production
  • Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform, including:
  • GCP: GKE, Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub (or equivalents)
  • Cloud Monitoring & Logging
  • BigQuery
  • Dataflow
  • Datastream
  • IAM and networking
  • Composer/AIrflow
  • Kubernetes: deployment, scaling, reliability patterns
  • Observability: GCP Cloud Monitoring, Logging
  • Strong proficiency in Python for data pipelines, automation, and operational tooling
  • Experience with data orchestration frameworks (Airflow preferred)
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
  • Experience with Azure Devops
  • Proven experience leading data incident response and operational improvements
  • Strong SQL skills for data analysis and troubleshooting

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 7+ years experience in Data Engineering, DataOps, or Data Platform Operations
  • 3+ years leading or owning production data platforms in a cloud environment
  • Demonstrated technical leadership of data operations initiatives or teams
  • Ability to understand and speak English at a level of proficiency allowing employee to issue, receive and respond to both safety and operations-related directions in English

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Oil and Gas Industry knowledge
  • Technology/Digital Industry knowledge

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