Senior Subsurface Data Manager

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients.  We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications.  We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals. About the role: As a Senior Subsurface Data Manager , you will take a leading role in managing and developing the subsurface data landscape within a client environment, supporting Geoscience and Exploration teams with high-quality, accessible and reliable data. Working across well and seismic data, you will manage key activities throughout the data lifecycle, including data receipt, loading, conversion, transfer, quality control and archiving. You will act as an important interface between the Geoscience community and Data Management teams, helping ensure data is managed consistently and effectively across projects and corporate repositories. This is a senior, hands-on role requiring strong subsurface data management expertise alongside the ability to advise stakeholders, establish best practice and maintain high standards of data quality and governance. This is a fully on-site position based at our client’s office in Aberdeen. Candidates must therefore be able to work on-site in Aberdeen on a full-time basis. As a Senior Subsurface Data Manager, you will: 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 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,…