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.
- 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:**
- Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics \& Instrumentation, Information Technology or related technical discipline.
- 3–5 years of experience in 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.