ODS-Petrodata is seeking a Data Research Assistant/ Trainee Reporter to join our Field Development team in Houston. The emphasis of this role will be on tracking activity in the offshore construction vessel market. In this position you will have frequent contact with external sources for information retrieval and verification. The successful candidate will possess a university degree or relevant work experience, and be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision. The position requires attention to detail, the ability to write to a high standard and strong computer skills, including database and spreadsheet use.

ODS-Petrodata is an equal opportunity employer, and offers competitive pay and benefits, including paid vacation and holidays, 401K plan and health/medical coverage. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States with all documentation in place and up-to-date. ODS-Petrodata will not undertake to arrange work permits or visas.

To apply for this position, email your resume and cover letter to personnel@ods-petrodata.com.

ODS-Petrodata has an opening in Houston for a sales professional to spearhead advertising sales for EnergyCurrent.com, our energy news Web site. The successful candidate will have a proven sales track record and be enthusiastic about the product. You should be willing to pursue sales opportunities across a range of oil, gas and emerging energy industry segments, and able to demonstrate an ability to build relationships that lead to repeat business. Some international travel may be required.

ODS-Petrodata is an equal opportunity employer, and offers competitive pay and benefits, including paid vacation and holidays, 401K plan and health/medical coverage. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States with all documentation in place and up-to-date. ODS-Petrodata will not undertake to arrange work permits or visas.

To apply for this position, email your resume and cover letter to personnel@ods-petrodata.com.

ODS-Petrodata is the leading provider of offshore market news, data, and research and consulting services to the oil and gas industry with offices in Aberdeen, Houston, Oslo, Singapore and Dubai.  Due to further expansion of our product base, the IT Team in Aberdeen has an immediate opening for a Software Engineer.  This position reports to the Vice President - IT.

You will play a key role in developing and maintaining the Company's products, systems and applications. This role will focus on, but is not limited to, development of database-driven websites.

The focus of the role is system design and development, although some input to specification and testing may be required.

You will be degree-qualified in computing or an allied discipline, ideally with experience of software development in a professional environment.  This role will require strong programming skills.

Key experience :

• Advanced PHP programming
• Advanced Web development (CSS, DHTML, JavaScript, XML)
• Basic to intermediate SQL

You should possess good written and verbal communication skills, be enthusiastic and self-motivated, and have excellent attention to detail.  You should have the ability to work to deadlines and prioritise your workload.

This role may involve occasional travel to other locations.

You must have a legal right to work in the UK.  No phone calls or agencies please.

If you have the skills and personal qualities to join our rapidly expanding international company, we would like to hear from you. 

To apply, email your CV and Covering Letter to personnel@ods-petrodata.com, or by post to HR Department, ODS-Petrodata Ltd., 2nd Floor, The Exchange No. 1, Market Street, Aberdeen, AB11 5PJ.

ODS-Petrodata is the leading provider of offshore market news, data, and research and consulting services to the oil and gas industry with offices in Aberdeen, Houston, Oslo, Singapore and Dubai.  Due to further expansion of our product base, the IT Team in Aberdeen have an immediate opening for a Software Engineer.  This position reports to the Vice President - IT.

You will play a key role in developing and maintaining the Company's products, systems and applications. This role will focus on, but is not limited to, development of desktop GUI applications.

The focus of the role is system design and development, though some input to specification and testing may be required.

You will be degree-qualified in computing or an allied discipline, ideally with experience of software development in a professional environment. This role will require strong programming skills.

Key experience :

• Advanced Java programming (preferably experience of developing desktop applications using SWT)
• System architecture
• GUI development
• Basic to intermediate SQL

Some familiarity with web development is desirable although not essential.

You should possess good written and verbal communication skills, be enthusiastic and self-motivated, and have excellent attention to detail.  You should have the ability to work to deadlines and prioritise your workload.

This role may involve occasional travel to other locations.

You must have a legal right to work in the UK.  No phone calls or agencies please.

If you have the skills and personal qualities to join our rapidly expanding international company, we would like to hear from you. 

To apply, email your CV and Covering Letter to personnel@ods-petrodata.com, or by post to HR Department, ODS-Petrodata Ltd., 2nd Floor, The Exchange No. 1, Market Street, Aberdeen, AB11 5PJ.

ODS-Petrodata is the leading provider of offshore market news, data, and research and consulting services to the oil and gas industry with offices in Aberdeen, Houston, Oslo, Singapore and Dubai. Due to further expansion of our product base, the IT Team in Aberdeen have an immediate opening for a Database Developer (SQL).  This position reports to the Vice President - IT.

You will play a key role in developing and maintaining the Company’s products, systems and applications.

The focus of the role will be database design and programming, although some database administration, documentation and testing may be required.

You will be degree qualified in computing or an allied discipline, with experience of database development in a professional environment.  Strong database programming skills are essential and will focus on:

• Database design and implementation
• Advanced SQL (including views, triggers, stored procedures etc.)
• Experience of Microsoft SQL Server and/or PostgreSQL is required
• Experience in 3GL development (Java, PHP) and/or database administration would also be an advantage but not essential.

You should possess good written and verbal communication skills, be enthusiastic and self-motivated, and have excellent attention to detail.  You should have the ability to work to deadlines and prioritise your workload.

This role may require occasional travel to other locations.

You must have a legal right to work in the UK.  No phone calls or agencies please.

If you have the skills and personal qualities to join our rapidly expanding international company, we would like to hear from you. 

To apply, email your CV and Covering Letter to personnel@ods-petrodata.com, or by post to HR Department, ODS-Petrodata Ltd., 2nd Floor, The Exchange No. 1, Market Street, Aberdeen, AB11 5PJ.

ODS-Petrodata is the leading provider of offshore market news, data, and research and consulting services to the oil and gas industry with offices in Aberdeen, Houston, Oslo, Singapore and Dubai.  Due to further expansion of our product base, the MSS Team in Aberdeen have an immediate opening for a Market Analyst.

You will play a key role in delivering onshore and offshore market analysis (such as offshore construction vessels, FPSOs, topsides, well services) primarily to leading oil and gas companies worldwide.

Your key responsibilities will include analysis of a wide range of market segments, which provide valuable input to operators’ sourcing and procurement strategies.  You will forecast pricing trends, demand, supply and growth areas; know and describe market segments’ structure and players; handle oil and gas companies’ requests for information and market insight; present papers at industry conferences and promote the Company’s market survey capability.  Experience of macroeconomic and/or corporate analysis and an awareness of financial markets would therefore be an advantage.  You will be expected to become an expert in your field.

You will have a Masters degree or equivalent in Business, Economics, Engineering or similar, preferably with an emphasis on data analysis and report writing within the financial sector or the oil and gas industry.  Alternatively, appropriate work experience in a similar discipline would be essential.

You should work well independently or in a team, possess excellent attention to detail and be able to work to deadlines.

This role may require occasional travel to other locations.

You must have a legal right to work in the UK.  No phone calls or agencies please.

If you have the skills and personal qualities to join our rapidly expanding international company, we would like to hear from you. 

To apply, email your CV and Covering Letter to personnel@ods-petrodata.com, or by post to HR Department, ODS-Petrodata Ltd., 2nd Floor, The Exchange No. 1, Market Street, Aberdeen, AB11 5PJ.

ODS-Petrodata is the leading provider of offshore market news, data, and research and consulting services to the oil and gas industry with offices in Aberdeen, Houston, Oslo, Singapore and Dubai.  We have an immediate opening for an Editor to join the Marine Team. This position reports to the Product Manager - UK.

You will play a key role in reporting news and gathering data on a offshore support vessel activities.

Responsibilities will include reporting on offshore support vessel activities for the Company branded newswire service; updating the supply vessel database on a daily basis, assisting with ongoing development of the database and other support vessel initiatives; contributing editorial to daily news, monthly publications and to marine-related research reports; building an extensive network of support vessel contacts and becoming recognised as an expert in the field; assisting with the development of new products; analysis of data/news and incorporating conclusions into publications.

You will possess a University degree or equivalent work experience, and be able to demonstrate advanced reporting and writing skills.

You should be self-motivated, have excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet strict deadlines.  You should show enthusiasm and initiative, and have a genuine interest in the subject matter.

This role may require occasional travel to other locations.

You must have a legal right to work in the UK.  No phone calls or agencies please.

If you have the skills and personal qualities to join our rapidly expanding international company, we would like to hear from you. 

To apply, email your CV and Covering Letter to personnel@ods-petrodata.com, or by post to HR Department, ODS-Petrodata Ltd., 2nd Floor, The Exchange No. 1, Market Street, Aberdeen, AB11 5PJ.

ODS-Petrodata is the leading provider of offshore market news, data, and research and consulting services to the oil and gas industry with offices in Aberdeen, Houston, Oslo, Singapore and Dubai.  Due to further expansion of our product base, we have an immediate opening for a News Reporter to join the Renewables Team.  This position reports to the Product Manager - UK.

You will play a key role in reporting news and gathering data on a wide range of renewable energy activities.

Your responsibilities include reporting for a high-volume fast-moving streaming online news service focused on delivering commercial intelligence to subscribers; updating a renewables projects and tenders database on a daily basis; assisting with ongoing development of the database and associated products; building an extensive network of renewables contacts.

You will possess a University degree or equivalent work experieince, be able to demonstrate advanced reporting and writing skills, and be familiar with the renewable energy sector.

You should be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision, have excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet strict deadlines.  You should show enthusiasm and initiative, and have a genuine interest in the subject matter.

This role may require occasional travel to other locations.

You must have a legal right to work in the UK.  No phone calls or agencies please.

If you have the skills and personal qualities to join our rapidly expanding international company, we would like to hear from you. 

To apply, email your CV and Covering Letter to personnel@ods-petrodata.com, or by post to HR Department, ODS-Petrodata Ltd., 2nd Floor, The Exchange No. 1, Market Street, Aberdeen, AB11 5PJ.

ODS-Petrodata is the leading provider of offshore market news, data, and research and consulting services to the oil and gas industry with offices in Aberdeen, Houston, Oslo, Singapore and Dubai.  Due to further expansion of our product base, the Sales Team in Aberdeen have an immediate opening for a Sales Account Manager to support our European and Nordic regions.  This position reports to the Business Development Manager - UK.

You will play a key role in the European and Nordic regions, with specific targets for sales growth in these markets.

Your key responsibilities will include renewing existing business, targeting new market segments, pro-actively generating new business, managing the sales process from opportunity to fulfilment, developing a high level of understanding of your clients/prospects and how our products can help them achieve business growth.

You will have experience in a regional or international sales environment with a proven track record, preferably in the Oil & Gas Industry. Alternatively you will be familiar with the Oil & Gas sectors, and the companies/contacts that operate in this market.

You should be results-orientated, confident, ambitious and self-motivated with excellent written and oral communication skills. You should have the ability to deliver technical and commercial presentations up to Board level (CEO/CFO).

This role will require overseas travel to other locations.

You must have a legal right to work in the UK.  No phone calls or agencies please.

If you have the skills and personal qualities to join our rapidly expanding international company, we would like to hear from you. 

To apply, email your CV and Covering Letter to personnel@ods-petrodata.com, or by post to HR Department, ODS-Petrodata Ltd., 2nd Floor, The Exchange No. 1, Market Street, Aberdeen, AB11 5PJ.

ODS-Petrodata has an opening for a Marine Editor based in our Houston office.

The main focus of the role is to contact external sources for information retrieval and verification, maintain and update the company's proprietary databases, including data input and data checks, and contribute to monthly reports and forecasting.

Responsibilities will include reporting on offshore support vessel activities for the company's newswire service; updating the supply vessel database on a daily basis, assisting with ongoing development of the database and other related initiatives; contributing editorial to daily news, monthly publications and to marine-related research reports; building an extensive network of support vessel industry contacts and becoming recognized as an expert in the field; assisting with the development of new products; analysis of data/news and incorporating conclusions into publications.

You will possess a university degree or equivalent work experience, and be able to demonstrate advanced reporting and writing skills.

You should be self motivated, have excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet strict deadlines. You should show enthusiasm and initiative, and have a genuine interest in the subject matter.

This role may require occasional international travel.

NOTE: You must be eligible to work in the United States with all documentation in place and up-to-date. ODS-Petrodata will not undertake to arrange work permits or visas.

ODS-Petrodata, an equal opportunity employer, offers competitive pay and benefits, including paid vacation and holidays, 401K plan and health/medical coverage.

Interested candidates should email resume and cover letter to personnel@ods-petrodata.com.