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... oil and gas • Expert programming skills in Python (SciPy, NumPy) for simulation and model ... Data Science or related field • 2-5 years of experience applying data science modeling or ...

Data Scientist - Wireline

Houston, TX · On-site

$120 - $160/hr

Master's degree in applied mathematics, Data Science or Physics * 5+ years' experience in the Oil and Gas industry * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Excellent communication and ...

From producing oil and gas to developing lowercarbon technologies, Chevron engineers work across ... Earth Scientists develop technical skills in geoscience, geophysics, and petrophysics assignments ...

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SAP Solution Architect - IS-OIL (HCVC)

Houston, TX · On-site

$78.50 - $105.75/hr

Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, engineering, business, or a ... SAP certification in S/4HANA, IS-OIL, logistics, supply chain, transportation, or a related SAP ...

... oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking ... Join Teledyne Scientific & Imaging as a Research Scientist ! Are you ready to launch your career to ...

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... science, business or related field or equivalent combination of experience and education. * MS ... Strong understanding of oil and gas project delivery methods and procurement processes.

SAP Solution Architect - IS-OIL (HCVC)

Houston, TX · On-site +1

$78.50 - $105.75/hr

Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, engineering, business, or a ... SAP certification in S/4HANA, IS-OIL, logistics, supply chain, transportation, or a related SAP ...

... science, business or related field or equivalent combination of experience and education. * MS ... Strong understanding of oil and gas project delivery methods and procurement processes.

... science, business or related field or equivalent combination of experience and education. * MS ... Strong understanding of oil and gas project delivery methods and procurement processes.

Our clients include insurance, investment banks, pharmaceutical, and oil and gas organizations. QxBranch is seeking a talented data scientist with a background in machine learning and taking data ...

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Oil Scientist information

What is the difference between Oil Scientist vs Petroleum Engineer?

AspectOil ScientistPetroleum Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Geology, Chemistry, or related fields; often requires research experienceBachelor's or Master's in Petroleum Engineering or related fields; focus on design and development of extraction methods
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, research facilities, field sampling sitesDrilling sites, production facilities, office settings
Industry UsageResearch and development, environmental analysis, resource assessmentExtraction, drilling operations, reservoir management

Oil Scientists primarily focus on research, analysis, and development related to oil resources, working in labs and research settings. Petroleum Engineers concentrate on designing and implementing extraction techniques in the field. Both roles are essential in the oil industry but differ in their focus and work environment.

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Job Summary:
GC-Squared Resources, LLC is seeking a Data Scientist for their Smart Maintenance initiative. This role involves supporting the creation of digital twins and predictive job models to enhance operational efficiency and maintenance workflows.
Responsibilities:
• Support the development of predictive models and automated tracking tools to help maintenance teams shift from reactive to proactive workflows.
• Assist in the integration of equipment telemetry and various data streams into modeling frameworks to improve lifecycle management.
• Help build and test internal AI-driven tools and trend models to streamline technical troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Contribute to the development of cost-visibility models to track equipment spend and total cost of ownership at different fleet levels.
• Assist in the rationalization and optimization of equipment alarm systems to improve alert quality and reduce operational noise.
• Monitor the impact of system alerts to help transition toward actionable, condition-based maintenance strategies.
• Support data integrity efforts by helping to link information across disparate internal systems and work order platforms.
• Collaborate on the design of user-friendly interfaces and digital aids that provide field personnel with accurate equipment history and procedures.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Prior experience in equipment reliability, predictive maintenance or physics-based modeling in oil and gas
• Expert programming skills in Python (SciPy, NumPy) for simulation and model development
• Strong foundation in reliability engineering methods such as root cause analysis (RCA), alarm management KPIs, and failure mode modeling.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex models to non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results on time
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Data Science or related field
• 2-5 years of experience applying data science modeling or reliability engineering in industrial settings
• 2+ years building and deploying data-science algorithms on cloud platforms (AWS, GCP or Azure)
• A basic understanding of maintenance workflows, work orders, and asset hierarchies is required.
Preferred:
• Prior internship or project experience involving industrial IoT sensor data and predictive maintenance is preferred.
• Master's degree or higher in a quantitative engineering or physical science discipline
• Research publications or patents in equipment reliability, preventative maintenance or related areas
Company:
GC-Squared Resources provides staffing, recruitment, and consulting services for energy, engineering, construction, and IT roles. Founded in 2021, the company is headquartered in Houston, USA, with a team of 11-50 employees. The company is currently Early Stage.