Senior Data Specialist

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Job Description Summary 

Responsible for supporting the delivery of business analysis and consulting processes and procedures for the defined specialism using sound technical capabilities, building and maintaining effective working relationships, ensuring relevant standards are defined and maintained, and supporting delivery of process and system improvements. Specialisms: Business Analysis; Data Management and Data Science; Digital Innovation.

Job Description 

As a Senior Data Specialist will work alongside business experts to define, implement, and carry out data standards and quality. You use your expertise in petro-technical applications to effectively address data challenges and demonstrating your in-depth domain knowledge, you will ensure the integrity of data critical to safety and business operations. The role involves working with data engineers, data stewards, data analysts and scientists to optimize data workflows and enhance overall data accessibility and usability.

What you will deliver

• Collaborate with business to define, implement, and carry out data standards and quality rules. Work is to be prioritised based on maintaining integrity of safety and business critical data.
• Applying data governance and master data management in data domain – co-developing this with the SMEs in domains such as engineering, reliability, maintenance and facilities in order to support safe and efficient operations in the business domain.
• Responsible for compliance with regulations, standards and codes of good practice relating to domain data, document and models management, assurance, and data protection.
• Monitoring, reporting and driving data quality, including raising issues either for acceptance of thresholds or required remediations
• Crafting, remediating and maintaining business glossaries and data definitions; working with the wider data team to ensure data is catalogued in a business accessible way
• Work as part of a cross-disciplinary team, collaborating with data managers, analysts, engineers, and business partners.
• Mentor and guide junior data specialists, data stewards and data analysts.

What you will need to be successful (experience and qualifications)

Job Qualification:

• Experience with Realtime facility telemetry and industrial data platforms
• Hands on experience in AVEVA PI portfolio including AVEVA PI Vision
• Experience with SCADA systems
• Knowledge and understanding of handling piping and instrumentation diagrams
• Solid grasp of oil and gas process equipment (separators, valves, heat exchanges, pumps, produced water system, glycol system, distillation)
• proven ability in stewardship of datasets within an operating Oil & Gas organisation or asset-intensive industry
• Solid grasp of business work processes and ability to translate business needs into data-driven solutions.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex data concepts to non-technical partners.
• Experience with Palantir Foundry
• Experience working with both business and technical teams, acting as a link between work process and driving value from data
• Familiarity with cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience with data governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Informatica).
• Proficiency in SQL and ability to work with large datasets.

About bp:

Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Additional Information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Even though the job is advertised as full time, please contact the hiring manager or the recruiter as flexible working arrangements may be considered.

What you can expect from us!

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion:

At bp, you could be part of Business Resource Groups (BRGs) which belief in the power of inclusion, deeper connections, and shared experiences. They provide a place for employees to learn and share knowledge, to connect, and to improve. The BRGs focus on and encourage talent engagement, development, and retention while creating a broadened sense of community and inclusion for bp employees. The groups cultivate leadership growth by involving employees in developmental opportunities they would not otherwise have access to. Formal and informal mentoring also helps employees develop their professional goals and connect with colleagues. The BRGs’ dedication to growth at all levels helps employees feel more engaged and energized.

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We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

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