Drilling Data Analyst

Virtucruit is partnering with a leading mining company in Saudi Arabia to appoint a Drilling Data Analyst within the Drilling Department.

The ideal candidate shall be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting drilling data to support operational efficiency, improve drilling performance, and provide accurate insights for decision-making. The role involves monitoring drilling parameters, preparing technical reports, and collaborating with drilling teams to optimize processes and enhance overall productivity.

This appointment offers an opportunity for a technically skilled data analyst to contribute to the improvement of drilling operations through data-driven solutions in a dynamic mining environment.

Department : DRILLING
Position : Drilling Data Analyst
Reports to : Drilling Technical Services Superintendent

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ensures data accuracy and integrity of drilling operational data.
2. Collects and compiles drilling data from multiple rigs and sites.
3. Validates field data against operational logs and reports.
4. Analyzes penetration rates, recovery factors, and downtime trends.
5. Develops dashboards and visualization tools to track drilling performance.
6. Identifies inefficiencies and recommends optimization solutions.
7. Integrates drilling data with other department datasets for analysis.
8. Prepares daily, weekly, and monthly analytical reports.
9. Supports drilling engineers with performance evaluation models.
10. Tracks KPIs such as rig utilization, productivity, and cost per meter.
11. Maintains centralized drilling data systems and databases.
12. Supports forecasting of drilling progress and production targets.
13. Performs statistical analysis of drilling performance indicators.
14. Collaborates with IT to improve data systems and reporting tools.
15. Ensures data standardization across multiple sites.
16. Conducts root cause analysis on drilling delays and inefficiencies.
17. Supports planning team with data-driven insights.
18. Maintains historical drilling datasets for benchmarking.
19. Assists in reporting for management and stakeholders.
20. Ensures confidentiality and proper storage of operational data.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Degree in Data Science, Analytics or Related Field
2. 3+ years of experience, PowerBI knowledge is an added advantage
3. Strong analytical and visualization skills
4. English communication skills.