Data Scientist, Upstream Operations

ExxonMobil

36d

About The Position

Work on complex data science and AI/ML use cases focused on upstream oil & gas operations — from ideation and discovery through deployment and sustainment — as part of integrated, enterprise-level teams. Collaborate with ExxonMobil operations engineers, field personnel, and subject matter experts to drive data-driven decision-making across upstream production and operational workflows. Support the transition and integration of upstream digital analytics capabilities into the Modeling, Optimization, and Data Science (MODS) organization, ensuring continuity and enhancement of existing solutions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of direct experience delivering production AI/ML solutions, preferably in an upstream oil & gas or heavy industrial operations environment.
• Experience applying data science to upstream operations workflows, including production monitoring, well performance analysis, equipment reliability, process optimization, or operational planning.
• Demonstrated ability to work directly with business and operations teams to identify opportunities, scope analytical solutions, and deliver measurable impact.
• Strong foundations in statistics, probability, and algorithm design.
• Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn); experience with Databricks/Spark.
• Familiarity with GenAI frameworks (LangChain, Promptflow) and/or optimization libraries.
• Experience with MLOps, model governance, and explainable AI techniques (e.g., SHAP, LIME).
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the energy industry, specifically in upstream production operations, thermal/heavy oil operations (e.g., SAGD, CSS), or similar asset-intensive environments.
• Cloud platforms (Azure ML, Azure OpenAI, Databricks).
• Knowledge graphs, hybrid search/RAG, and semantic technologies.
• Experience with time series analysis, anomaly detection, or predictive maintenance solutions for industrial operations.
• Familiarity with production data systems (e.g., SCADA, PI/OSIsoft, production databases).
• Agile development and software engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced AI/ML solutions for upstream oil & gas operations, including production optimization, predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, and operational efficiency improvements.
• Analyze production data, well performance metrics, sensor/IoT data, and operational logs to identify patterns, forecast outcomes, and uncover opportunities for value creation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams — including production engineers, reservoir engineers, and field operations staff — to translate operational challenges into mathematical frameworks and data-driven solutions.
• Build and deploy end-to-end AI/ML solutions in one or more upstream operations domains, applying best practices for data quality, explainability, and governance.
• Develop GenAI applications (chatbots, copilots, multi-agent workflows) and/or time series, optimization, or predictive analytics models tailored to upstream operational needs.
• Apply domain knowledge and physical principles to improve model accuracy and reliability in production and operations contexts.
• Ensure production readiness through MLOps practices (CI/CD, MLflow, monitoring, cost optimization).
• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand operational problems, communicate analytical findings, and drive adoption of data science solutions.
• Contribute to the migration and enhancement of upstream digital analytics (UDA) tools, models, and workflows into the MODS framework.
• Mentor peers and contribute to internal AI capability building.

Benefits

• Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.
• Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match.
• Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as “Flex your Day”, providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.
• Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior