Principal Analyst – Upstream Technologies

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Netherlands.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of and create a unique research agenda focusing on AI, digital twins, cloud, edge computing, IoT, industrial data platforms, and automation in the upstream oil and gas sector.

• Perform primary research with oil and gas operators, technology vendors, and industry experts.

• Generate timely and independent research regarding technology trends, vendor strategies, competitive dynamics, and adoption patterns.

• Convert technical advancements into straightforward business and operational implications.

• Evaluate digital technologies that support exploration, field development, drilling, production optimization, asset reliability, and remote operations.

• Analyze implementation requirements, including legacy-system integration, IT/OT convergence, data availability, connectivity, cybersecurity, and operational resilience.

• Build and nurture relationships with industry executives and technology providers.

• Provide insights through reports, client advisory sessions, presentations, and industry events.

• Collaborate with analysts from 451 Research and S&P Global energy research teams.

• Foster commercial growth through client engagement, sales collaboration, consulting, and custom research opportunities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Typically possess 7+ years of relevant experience within the oil and gas industry.

• Background working with oil and gas operators, oilfield service companies, technology providers, field experience, or sector coverage as an industry analyst, market researcher, trade publication editor, or journalist.

• Academic or professional foundation in engineering, computer science, energy studies, business, economics, journalism, or a related field, along with relevant experience or a demonstrated interest in the oil and gas sector, energy markets, and industry analysis.

• Strong comprehension of upstream oil and gas workflows, including exploration, field development, drilling, production, and asset management.

• Familiarity with AI/ML, digital twins, cloud and edge computing, IoT, industrial data platforms, or automation in the oil and gas sector.

• Proven ability to evaluate business value and deployment challenges.

• Skilled in conducting interviews and primary research, assessing evidence, and forming independent conclusions.

• Excellent writing and communication abilities.

• Capability to simplify complex industry and technology topics into clear, actionable insights.

• Proficient in independently crafting a research agenda, managing multiple deadlines, and fostering productive stakeholder relationships.

• Preferred: experience in evaluating or supporting digital technology implementations in oil and gas.

• Preferred: established connections with oil and gas operators, oilfield service companies, technology providers, and industry experts.

• Preferred: a portfolio showcasing published research, industry reporting, or in-depth analysis.

• Preferred: experience presenting at industry conferences, briefing senior executives, or conducting client advisory engagements.

• Preferred: knowledge of upstream software and data ecosystems.

• Preferred: experience utilizing industry datasets, survey research, or financial and market intelligence.

• Preferred: experience collaborating across research disciplines or providing support for consulting or custom research.

• Preferred: advanced degree in a relevant technical, business, energy, or industry discipline.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health care coverage tailored for both mental and physical well-being.

• Generous vacation time.

• Continuous learning resources and opportunities for career development.

• Competitive compensation.

• Retirement planning assistance.

• Continuing education program featuring company-matched contributions to student loans.

• Financial wellness initiatives.

• Family benefits for partners and children.

• Discounts at retail locations.

• Incentives for employee referrals.