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Staff Seismic Subsurface Data Management Specialist

Murphy Oil USA, Inc
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 7/14/2026 CLOSED ON 8/7/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Seismic Subsurface Data Management Specialist position at Murphy Oil USA, Inc?

At Murphy Oil Corporation, we believe the rich experiences and backgrounds of our employees strengthen our Company, create a productive workforce, and drive our success. We encourage you to apply for the positions for which you meet the qualifications.

Job Summary

The Seismic Subsurface Data Management role requires a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage a diverse range of challenges simultaneously. They must be a strong advocate for best practices, with extensive experience in data management, governance, standardization, and retention as it relates to seismic data. The individual's primary focus is on all aspects of the seismic data lifecycle including data receipt, organization, quality control, business and vendor collaboration, security and compliance, archival, and documentation.

Deep expertise across multiple subsurface platforms is essential, particularly demonstrated proficiency in seismic data loading and management within Kingdom and Petrel. A solid understanding of the E&P business is crucial, with experience supporting New Ventures, Exploration, and Appraisal activities.

Responsibilities

  • Accountable for seismic data management, QC, organizing, and loading of seismic data to various software suites including Kingdom and Petrel
  • Follow Murphy seismic data management workflows for handling of data such as naming convention adherence, storage formatting guidelines, load request tracking
  • Maintain working knowledge of current industry best practices for seismic data handling
  • Support / prioritize seismic data needs across Exploration and Subsurface business units
  • Perform gap-analysis on data repositories and project databases to identify data to be migrated
  • Interface with vendors in problem solving situations
  • Working multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment is essential.

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Geoscience, Computer Science, or related degree or 15 years equivalent of seismic data management role experience
  • Minimum 10 years' experience in oil and gas
  • Fundamental knowledge of seismic formats and standards is required
  • Thorough knowledge of CRS: Datums, Projections and Transformations
  • Proficiency in Kingdom, Petrel
  • Other applications - ArcGIS, Paleoscan, DUG, Geolog, HampsonRussell

The individual is required to take all applicable safety precautions. Work is performed almost entirely in a controlled (i.e., inside) environment and does not typically subject the incumbent to any hazardoextreme elements; some positions may require regularly moving or transporting items weighing up to 25 lbs. around the office for various needs. The successful candidate must be able to complete all essential physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

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PURPOSE

We believe in providing energy that empowers people.

MISSION

We challenge the norm, tap into our strong legacy and use our foresight and financial discipline to deliver inspired energy solutions.

VISION

We see a future where we are an industry leader who is positively impacting lives for the next 100 years and beyond.

VALUES & BEHAVIORS

Do Right Always
  • Respect people, safety, environment and the law
  • Follow through on commitments
  • Make it better

Think Beyond Possible
  • Offer solution
  • Step up and lead
  • Don't settle for "good enough"
  • Embrace new opportunities

Stay With It
  • Show resilience
  • Lean into challenges
  • Support each other
  • Consider the implications

Murphy Oil Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' E-Verify program. Please read the E-Verify Notice-English / E-Verify Notice-Spanish and Right to Work Notice before proceeding with your job application.

For additional information, you may also visit the USCIS website.

Murphy Oil Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, and status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.
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