Data Engineer – Drilling & Well Operations (m/f/d)

We are looking for a Data Engineer to strengthen our team at our Karlsruhe office location. As a Data Engineer, you will design, develop and operate reliable data pipelines for drilling and well operations, and develop automated operational cost-tracking solutions. You will also analyze daily drilling and operational data to identify performance, safety and cost deviations, and create data-driven insights to optimize drilling performance.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a comparable technical field
• Experience in data engineering, ideally in industrial or energy-related environments
• Hands-on experience in developing, training and operationalizing machine-learning models
• Experienced in building data models for cost tracking and project controlling
• Ability to structure, process and analyze large and heterogeneous datasets
• Working with cloud platforms (AWS)
• Strong analytical mindset and structured problem-solving skills
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams
• Basic understanding of drilling & well operations and key drilling parameters
• Solid expertise in SQL and experience with relational as well as time-series databases
• Strong proficiency in Python (e.g. Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn)
• Integrated LLMs into data workflows to automate the extraction of structured data from unstructured sources
• Developed automated pipelines utilizing Prompt Engineering and RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) to enhance data accessibility
• Leveraging AI tools (e.g., GitHub, Copilot, ChatGPT) to accelerate code documentation, unit testing, and SQL optimization

Benefits

• Responsible position with creative freedom in a future-oriented company
• Collaboration on groundbreaking projects in the field of geothermal energy and lithium mining
• Individual training and development opportunities as well as targeted mentoring by experienced colleagues
• Modern working environment and a collegial, appreciative team
• Long-term prospects in an industry with great growth potential
• Attractive compensation package and benefits