Petroleum Engineering Information Specialist in Petroleum Abstracts which is an abstracting and indexing service that enables users to search the world’s petroleum literature to quickly and easily identify, and ultimately acquire published works that are most relevant to their oil and gas research.The selected candidate will work and report to the Manager of the Scientific and Technical Analysis Group and will perform subject analysis tasks on assigned journals, papers and patents pertaining to the theory, equipment and procedures used in engineering for petroleum exploration and production.About You – experience, education, skillsWork in highly productive environment, following policies to capture relevant technical informationBachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering or related technical discipline and industry experience related to the application of petroleum engineering theory, equipment, and procedures.Knowledge of current terminology used in engineering related to petroleum exploration and production.Practical experience in engineering, knowledge of petroleum engineering, and training in information science are highly desirable/preferred.What will you be doing in this role?Reviewing assigned literature items and selecting appropriate material for inclusion in the Petroleum Abstracts Bulletin and its associated databases and search aidsPerforming abstracting, indexing, and other content analysis functions needed to produce information productsActing as liaison with contract personnel engaged in the abstracting, indexing, and English language translation of petroleum engineering articlesVerifying work results for technical accuracy and completeness prior to submitting for final editorial processingContributing to the maintenance and development of the controlled vocabularies of the Exploration and Production and the Geographic ThesaurusHelping Geosciences, Search Service, and Editorial Processing staff resolve questions concerning petroleum engineering terminology, theory, and usageReworking titles, terms, and abstracts as necessary to clarify and expedite the processing of translated foreign materialsRecommending new serials publications, monographs, proceedings of professional technical meetings, and other related literature to be ordered and reviewed for inclusion in the systemTraining new employees and contract personnel in the Engineering section. Selecting representative materials for processing, checking work results, and providing constructive feedbackAttending professional meetings to network with peers and maintaining current awareness of ideas, discoveries, procedures, and publications in the field of petroleum engineeringRegular weekday (Monday-Friday) attendance/availability is required during core business hoursAt Clarivate, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons with respect to hiring, compensation, promotion, training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. We comply with applicable laws and regulations governing non-discrimination in all locations.
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