Posted 7mo ago

Drilling Data Analyst (MENA)

@ Corva
Abu Dhabi or United Arab Emirates
RemoteFull Time
Responsibilities:Enter data, Run QA/QC, Communicate issues
Requirements Summary:Drilling data analyst with 5+ years in drilling; QA/QC, WITSML/EDR, offshore experience; strong data entry, English fluency; SQL/Python knowledge preferred.
Technical Tools Mentioned:WITSML, EDR, OpenWells, WellView, Peloton, SQL, Python, HTML, Power BI, Spotfire
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About the Role

MENA-based analysts providing 24/7 operational support to keep every Corva well decision-ready across UAE/KSA/Oman/Qatar/Kuwait/Egypt. Core skills: live rig/EDR/WITSML QA/QC, rapid anomaly detection & triage support with RTOC/rig and engineering teams, dashboard upkeep, and pre-release testing.

What You’ll Do

Data operations & QA/QC

  • Enter various data types into the web-based system quickly and accurately
  • Run QA/QC checks to detect gaps, unit/timestamp mismatches, proper WITSML channel mapping, sensor dropouts, and outliers; follow procedures to correct issues.
  • Review data and trends for accuracy/completeness; flag and resolve anomalies and problematic data.
  • Ensure proper system operation through continuous checks; escalate and track incidents to closure.

Customer coordination

  • Communicate with customers (RTOC/rig/engineering teams) to clarify discrepancies and resolve issues per agreed communication protocols.
  • Prepare daily written reports covering operations status, QA/QC findings, and corrective actions.
  • Build customer dashboards and support customers in building/maintaining their own dashboards.

Platform readiness & testing

  • Provide testing of staged systems prior to deployment; 
  • Execute test plans, document defects, and validate fixes.
  • Identify and communicate opportunities to improve efficiencies in operations and data workflows.
  • Develop and maintain operational procedures, runbooks, and quick-start guides.

Ways of working

  • Ability to work remotely as needed while maintaining SLAs; cover nights/weekends in a rotation to support live operations.
  • Partner closely with Solutions Engineering, Customer Success, Support, and Product to keep data healthy and insights flowing.

Must-Have Qualifications

Domain knowledge

  • Basic knowledge of drilling systems data, including drillstring and BHA configurations, bits, mud motors, casing, fluid checks, and summary data.
  • Bachelor university degree. 
  • Minimum 5 years in the drilling industry.
  • Rig site or RTOC experience and offshore experience.
  • Familiarity with WITSML, EDR/rig data systems, and operator systems (OpenWells/WellView/Peloton).

Operating requirements

  • Ability to work nights and weekends in a rotation; reliable under time pressure.
  • Ability to enter accurate data and prioritize a dynamic workload.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (Arabic knowledge is advantage)
  • Ability to work well with teams and customers.
  • Thorough knowledge of navigating modern websites/web apps.
  • Strong analytical thinking; able to identify anomalies and problem data quickly.
  • Ability to train others on procedures and dashboards.
  • Four-year college degree (engineering/technical preferred or equivalent oilfield experience).
  • SQL/Python/HTML/PowerBi/Spotfire knowledge is an advantage. 

Core Competencies

  • Data rigor: Validates inputs, units, timestamps, and sensor ranges; proper WITSML channel mapping, documents lineage and corrections.
  • Customer empathy: Communicates issues/resolutions clearly; adapts to customer protocols and urgency.
  • Ownership: Proactively surfaces risks, follows through on actions, problem solving. 
  • Prioritization under pressure: Juggles multiple wells/rigs while meeting daily QA/QC and reporting SLAs.
  • Enablement mindset: Builds repeatable dashboards, procedures, and tips that raise team/customer capability.
  • Continuous improvement: Spots inefficiencies and refines playbooks, test cases, and automation ideas.

Backgrounds That Tend to Succeed

MWD/LWD professionals who collaborate closely with drilling and understand operational context, Senior Mud logging, RTOC Specialists.

Location: Abu Dhabi (regional travel 30–50%)

Reports to: Regional Lead, Operations Manager

Work pattern: 24/7 team