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 highlights a few interesting energy jobs on a weekly basis.

Analytical Chemist

Shell; Deer Park, TX

The Analytical Chemist works in the Shell Deer Park manufacturing complex’s Quality Measurements Department Laboratory and provides process chemistry and analytical support for various processing units across the Deer Park manufacturing site. The Quality Measurements department supports the site via central labs and multiple at-plant field labs.

Shell Deer Park manufacturing site includes ca. 350M bbls/day Refinery and Chemicals plant with Light and Heavy Olefins, Aromatics and Phenol processing Units.

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Manager Drilling and Well for Russia JV Project

Statoil; Houston, TX

Under the general guidance of the CEO of the Russia JV Project, the Manager Drilling and Well is responsible for managing the Drilling and Well group to ensure that all drilling, completion, and assigned work over operations are conducted in a safe, legal, environmentally/socially responsible, cost effective, and efficient manner, and in conformance with established JV guidelines, policies, procedures, and applicable governmental regulations.

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PV Predesign and Drafting Specialist

Sungevity; Oakland, CA

The PV System Drafter will work as member of a team to draft residential photovoltaic systems. Receive directive from both the Lead PV Drafter in terms of developing standards and guidelines, as well as, the PV Design & Engineering Specialist in drafting plan sets in support of the AHJ submittals. This position does not require PV knowledge, but would be helpful.

• Draw supporting details and help build a robust design library with CAD software
• Design Site plans to support site visit evaluation
• Prepare plan sets ready for AHJ submittal
• Support the team in other areas of design to help move the projects forward

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