Drilling Data Analyst

About the Role

Virtucruit is collaborating with a prominent mining company in Saudi Arabia to recruit a Drilling Data Analyst for its Drilling Department in Najran. This full-time position requires 2-5 years of experience and focuses on collecting, analyzing, and interpreting drilling data to enhance operational efficiency and performance. The role is integral to providing accurate insights that support informed decision-making within a dynamic mining environment.

Role Purpose and Reporting Structure

The Drilling Data Analyst will be responsible for monitoring drilling parameters, preparing technical reports, and collaborating with drilling teams to optimize processes and improve overall productivity. This role reports directly to the Drilling Technical Services Superintendent, contributing to the improvement of drilling operations through data-driven solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure data accuracy and integrity of drilling operational data.
• Collect and compile drilling data from multiple rigs and sites.
• Validate field data against operational logs and reports.
• Analyze penetration rates, recovery factors, and downtime trends.
• Develop dashboards and visualization tools to track drilling performance.
• Identify inefficiencies and recommend optimization solutions.
• Integrate drilling data with other department datasets for comprehensive analysis.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly analytical reports.
• Support drilling engineers with performance evaluation models.
• Track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as rig utilization, productivity, and cost per meter.
• Maintain centralized drilling data systems and databases.
• Support forecasting of drilling progress and production targets.
• Perform statistical analysis of drilling performance indicators.
• Collaborate with IT to improve data systems and reporting tools.
• Ensure data standardization across multiple sites.
• Conduct root cause analysis on drilling delays and inefficiencies.
• Support the planning team with data-driven insights.
• Maintain historical drilling datasets for benchmarking purposes.
• Assist in reporting for management and stakeholders.
• Ensure confidentiality and proper storage of operational data.

Experience Required

Candidates should possess 2-5 years of relevant experience in data analysis, preferably within drilling operations or a related industrial sector.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Najran, Saudi Arabia, within the Drilling Department of a leading mining company. The role involves working closely with drilling teams and other departments to leverage data for operational improvements.