The energy industry – oil & gas sector in particular – is bracing itself for a massive wave of retirements over the short to medium term, which has been dubbed “The Great Shift Change.” As the industry prepares for this turnover, companies are looking to the next generation of candidates with skills ranging from finance, geology, engineering, law, etc.
Additionally, lots of exciting opportunities are opening up in various renewable energy sectors as technological advancements rapidly disrupt traditional utility business models. The energy efficiency business is also growing by leaps and bounds, as significant cost saving benefits associated with using less energy are an easy sell for most businesses.
With these issues in mind, Breaking Energy will begin highlighting a few interesting energy jobs on a weekly basis.
Senior System Planning Engineer 1
NYPA; Marcy, NY
The candidate will be responsible for providing technical expertise in engineering principles / practice to the daily operation and short term planning of the bulk electric power system. Provides technical expertise with day-to-day system operations problems as well as initiate and coordinate system studies with various NY Power Authority (NYPA) departments. Utilizes PSS/e to simulate system disturbances, analyze their impacts, and recommend corrective action to ensure conformance to documented operating criteria. Utilizes PSS/e to conduct power flow, voltage and transient stability studies. Works with Senior Operations Planning Engineers and Energy Control Center (ECC) staff to develop operating guidelines and Expert System sheets or modifications as required under both normal and maintenance conditions. Assists senior Operations Planning and Energy Control Center staff participating in interregional committees to ensure NYPA interests are represented and promoted. Assists senior Operations Planning staff with technical review of data for new transmission equipment or generator unit testing. Develops, issues and facilitates required updates to Operating Standards Manual documents including Methods and Procedures, Operating Policies, Operating Instructions and Bulletins. Will be a liaison with activities to ensure proper coordination among ECC, the operating projects and the WPO corporate support staff with regard to the operation of existing bulk power facilities and the commissioning of new facilities. Works with ECC and Operations Planning staff to ensure compliance with North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) standards.
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Petrophysicist
Scientific Drilling; Houston, TX
Scientific Drilling is looking for an Petrophysicist to work at our Houston Technology Center office in Houston, TX. The LWD Product Line works closely with other departments to develop new LWD technologies, market and monitor the operations of existing technologies, set standards to ensure that final data delivered to customers meet SDI standards and are responsive to the needs of the customer. The Petrophysicist will act as a domain expert; providing insight on LWD technology development, oil and gas geology, log QA/QC processes, and log interpretation.
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Accounting Specialist – Sales & Tax Use
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation; The Woodlands, TX
This position is located in Anadarko’s corporate office as a member of the Sales & Use Tax Team.
Qualifications
- This position requires a minimum of three (3) years accounting related experience in oil and gas accounting.
- SAP experience is preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Tools with an emphasis in Excel
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task
- Ability to work in a team environment
Responsibilities
- Preparing domestic sales & use tax and international transaction tax return, which involves working with various departments within the company.
- Answering taxability inquiries both internally and externally, as well as performing research on taxability issues as required.
- Assisting with domestic sales use tax and international transaction tax audits, as well as actively attempting to identify refund opportunities.
- Maintaining effective internal controls within assigned level of responsibility consistent with the company’s policies and procedures.
- Handling administrative issues for the team, ordering supplies and maintaining the file room.
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Senior Environmental and Energy Policy Council
US Green Building Council; Washington, DC
USGBC is seeking a Senior Environmental and Energy Policy Counsel to join our Global Policy & Law department. This individual will report to the Senior Vice President for Global Policy & Law and play an essential proactive and senior advisory role on the national and international policy teams. Counsel will operate at the intersection of public policy and law, providing strategic analysis, advice and counsel and direct legislative and executive branch governmental affairs services on a host of issues critical to the success of USGBC’s mission domestically and globally.
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