Real Time Administartor

Description

The Real Time Data Administrator (RTDA) will be responsible for monitoring validating managing and supporting real-time drilling and operational data received from offshore and onshore drilling rigs. The role involves ensuring continuous data availability maintaining data quality troubleshooting data transmission issues and supporting 24/7 real-time operations environments.

The successful candidate will work closely with drilling engineers rig personnel real-time operations teams and technical support teams to ensure reliable and uninterrupted data services across multiple drilling operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor real-time drilling and operational data streams from assigned rigs.
• Ensure continuous availability and integrity of rig data feeds.
• Identify and escalate data interruptions anomalies or communication failures.
• Perform first-level troubleshooting for data transmission and visualization issues.
• Validate incoming drilling data for completeness accuracy and consistency.
• Monitor sensor/channel performance and report abnormal readings.
• Maintain proper mapping and configuration of real-time data channels.
• Support data cleansing and correction activities when required.
• Support real-time data aggregation and visualization platforms.
• Assist in maintaining rig connectivity and communication interfaces.
• Coordinate with IT/network teams and third-party vendors for issue resolution.
• Maintain system logs incident records and operational documentation.
• Communicate with rig personnel and customer representatives during operational incidents.
• Provide timely updates during data outages or system issues.
• Participate in shift handovers and operational status reporting.
• Follow company HSE cybersecurity and operational procedures.
• Ensure compliance with customer service standards and SLA requirements.
• Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiency initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Petroleum Engineering Mechanical Engineering Computer Science Electronics & Instrumentation Information Technology or related technical discipline.
• 35 years of experience and good knowledge of real-time drilling data systems and workflows
• Familiarity with:
  • WITS / WITSML protocols
  • OPC UA and Modbus communication protocols
  • Real-time data aggregation systems
  • Data visualization platforms
  • Rig instrumentation and sensors
  • Industrial automation and data integration environments
• Understanding of drilling parameters and rig operations
• Basic networking and troubleshooting knowledge
• Experience with ticketing and incident management systems
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work in a 24/7 rotational shift environment
• Good communication and coordination abilities
• Ability to work under pressure during operational incidents
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Experience supporting major drilling operations or upstream oil & gas projects
• Exposure to cybersecurity practices in operational technology environments
• Knowledge of cloud-based data platforms and analytics tools
• Familiarity with real-time drilling applications and reporting systems
• 24/7 rotational shift support

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1