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. 

Facilities Development Engineer 

ConocoPhilips; Anchorage, AK, US

Description:

To oversee front-end engineering and execution of facilities and pipelines projects and other field development related activity for the Prudhoe Bay and Point Thomson fields and support the surface facility activity associated with the Alaska LNG Project (AKLNG). The Facilities Development Engineer position will have key interfaces with the Operators’ project teams and also collaborate with ConocoPhillips operated project teams, engineering groups and financial planning organization.

Existing projects within the scope of the Facilities Development Engineer that will require immediate attention include:

• Automation, Fire & Gas
• Facility Siting
• Pipeline Renewal
• Gas capacity handling
• Facility debottlenecking

The Greater Prudhoe Area (GPA) organization manages ConocoPhillips’ interest in the non-operated Prudhoe Bay Unit (PBU) containing 10 producing fields, including Prudhoe Bay, 5 Western Satellite fields (Aurora, Borealis, Midnight Sun, Orion, and Polaris), and 4 Greater Point McIntyre Area fields (Point McIntyre, Lisburne, Niakuk, and Raven), and the Point Thomson Unit.

Anchored by the giant Prudhoe Bay field, the Greater Prudhoe Area assets are a substantial component of ConocoPhillips’ global portfolio. With deep experience, the GPA Team exerts considerable influence over the ongoing development and management of this legacy asset to maximize value for ConocoPhillips.

PBU contains immense scope and scale with seven processing facilities, six active drilling rigs, plans for rig additions to support the West End Development project, and other infill and extension drilling opportunities. To date, more than 2500 wells have been drilled in PBU. Cumulative production exceeds 17 billion barrels of oil, and in 2013, oil production totaled 318,000 bbl/day. ConocoPhillips holds a 36% working interest in the PBU assets.

Several major development programs in PBU are being evaluated for implementation in the coming years. The three largest future development projects are in the west end of the Prudhoe Bay Unit and are referred to as the West End Development (WED) program. This program is made up of three separate, but related, projects: West End Infrastructure Debottlenecking, I-Pad Development, and M and S Pad Expansions.

Associated with both the Prudhoe Bay and Point Thomson Units is the Alaska LNG Project, which is progressing into pre-FEED engineering in 2014. If constructed, this mega project will include a North Slope gas treatment plant, 800+ mile pipeline, and LNG facility in South Central Alaska. The LNG facility would ship approximately 3.5 Bcf/d of gas from the North Slope at an expected cost of $45-65B. At this time, the primary gas sources for this project are premised to be the Prudhoe Bay and Point Thomson Units. The primary infrastructure to produce gas for this project from Prudhoe Bay is already in place, but facility investments would be required to connect the existing PBU infrastructure to the gas treatment plant and to ensure the gas rates can be delivered reliably and meet sales specifications. Additionally, the Point Thomson Unit would require significant additional facilities to be installed to support the Alaska LNG Project. Review of these projects will be within the scope of the Facilities Development Engineer.

Responsibilities may include:

The Facilities Development Engineer is responsible for working collaboratively with the operators’ project teams and other members of the GPA team primarily to ensure alignment on engineering design, project scope, and execution. Review schedules and estimates prior to project approval, actively participate in project/program status meetings, and project reviews. The Facilities Development Engineer is expected to understand project drivers, impacts, issues, and risks and to communicate significant issues and concerns to management and other stakeholders. The position requires excellent influencing skills to establish successful working relationships with numerous stakeholders, including co-owner company representatives and ConocoPhillips organizations. This position will support the internal functions associated with development of a ConocoPhillips business plan for the Prudhoe Bay and Point Thomson Units.

• Ensure safety is a foremost consideration in all activities and focus on the use of ConocoPhillips’ Alaska Incident Free Culture (IFC) by our co-owners to drive safety improvements.
• Prepare recommendations for facilities capital and expense funding requests and support securing internal funding including preparing and making management.
• Validate project design basis of projects proposed by co-owners.
• Monitor and influence project development to maintain business value for ConocoPhillips.
• Work with co-owners to maintain projects within budget and schedule.
• Build the business case and garner co-owner support for ConocoPhillips initiatives and objectives.
• Support ConocoPhillips’ budgeting, and long range planning efforts for Prudhoe Bay and Point Thomson Units.
• Provide project status updates to management and other stakeholders.
• Attend key monthly co-owner meetings.
• Cultivate and maintain key relationships within the co-owner organizations.
• Support project reviews for facilities capital projects that require corporate approval.
• Participate in ConocoPhillips’ Knowledge Sharing processes, including Networks of Excellence (NOEs) and knowledge sharing between ConocoPhillips operated assets and co-owners.
• Represent ConocoPhillips in co-owner forums with high technical integrity and professional ethics consistent with our SPIRIT values.

Basic/Required: 

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• 10+ years of process and facilities engineering related experience
• Proficient with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Preferred:

• Strong commitment to delivering results while maintaining a safe environment
• Demonstrated influence management skills
• Process engineering experience with major facilities and pipelines
• North Slope or Arctic Oil and Gas facilities engineering experience
• Able to effectively communicate with major stakeholders, including ConocoPhillips organizations, and co-owners
• Strong organization skills with ability to manage multiple ongoing activities
• Experience with front-end loading and execution processes

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Operator – Wattenberg Production Ops 

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation; Evans, CO, US

Job Summary
This position is located in Anadarko’s Rockies Region as a member of the Wattenberg Operations Team in Evans, CO.

Qualifications

• One year experience in oil and gas production operations preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical principles
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations required
• Computer skills including Excel, Word, and Outlook required
• Automation experience and hands on troubleshooting experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and enforce all applicable company, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations
• Operate and maintain various equipment associated with producing a well, including but not limited to wellheads, artificial lift equipment, separators, burners and heater treater, chemical pumps, meters, etc.
• Gather liquid production information by gauging production tanks
• Enter data into local databases and/or the corporate production database
• Use plunger control automation to effectively optimize plunger operation and maximize production of gas/condensate/oil
• Work with Well Site Management Team
• Evaluate daily production estimates to identify production shortfalls that may be related to equipment problems, leaks or spills, theft, or changing well conditions
• Witness the sale of oil and condensate and verify accurate measurement in the transfer of product to truck or pipeline
• Check equipment to ensure operating efficiency
• Examine well casings, wellheads, pressure vessels, liquid storage facilities, and other production equipment for integrity
• Perform repairs on pipe fittings, minor line leaks, chemical pumps, dump valves, float and pressure controllers, and automation equipment as necessary
• Manage operating and maintenance expenditures
• Participate in budget and production forecasts
• Supervise contract personnel and well service companies during wireline operations, water/condensate transfers, chemical treatments, and other activity in assigned area
• Coordinate and oversee logistics and costs involved with transportation of produced fluids by Anadarko and 3rd party trucks

Education
High school diploma or equivalent required.

Grade and salary will be commensurate with relevant education and experience.

Certifications/Licenses
Valid driver’s license with no restrictions that would prohibit driving a company vehicle is required.

Relocation
This position may be eligible for domestic relocation.

Travel Requirements
The percentage of travel required for this position is 0 – 10%.

Work Schedule
Work schedule will be determined by the area in which the candidate is assigned. Must be willing to work a rotating schedule if required (8 on / 6 off). Weekends, callouts and overtime may be required.

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Senior Accountant  

Sungevity; Oakland, CA, US

The Position
The Senior Accountant will report to the Senior Accounting Manager and assist with day to day accounting activities; monthly close and this person will strive for continuous process improvements and assist in the automation of processes.  The ideal candidate will have 5 years of experience, a strong knowledge of GAAP, Oracle and financial reporting. 

Responsibilities

• Assist corporate accounting and finance team with accounting and close issues

• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial reports from Oracle

• Review monthly results and assist in the monthly variance reporting

• Work closely with Supply Chain Management (planning and procurement) to help resolve cycle count variances and issues and provide financial guidance and assistance as required

• Prepare and review journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations

• Work with multiple Oracle modules including Inventory, Projects and Purchasing

• Work closely with Senior Cost Analyst to reconcile and analyze the Fixed Assets, Work in Progress, and Inventory accounts

• Manage the acquisition of capital assets and ensure that assets are properly recorded, amortized, and disposed of as appropriate

• Prepare wire transfers between various funds

• Analyze and reconcile project costs including corporate and project financial information

• Maintain GL master data in Oracle or similar large ERP system

• Maintain and implement reports within Oracle

• Create and maintain system & process documentation

• Implement process improvements

• Assist with audits of financial statements by preparing schedules and responding to auditor requests.

Qualifications 
The ideal candidate will have a background in accounting, and can adapt quickly to the changing demands of a rapidly growing company.  The candidate must have the following experiences and skills:

• BS Degree in Accounting and CPA

• Advanced excel skills

• Strong general ledger reconciliation skills is required

• Oracle 12 experience

• Salesforce.com experience is a plus

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written and problem solving skills are required

• Self-starter with ability to manage multiples tasks; work in a growing team environment and work cross-functionally to drive issues to closure

• Strong attention to detail

• Experience in renewable energy and/or in a public company environment is a plus

Compensation and Benefits
Competitive base salary plus commission. We pay 100% of our employee benefits costs and offer healthcare plans, long-term and short-term disability, life insurance, dental, vision and 401K.

Location
Sungevity is located in the historic Jack London Square Area of Oakland, CA. Served by BART, Amtrak and Ferry Service. We also provide a locked bike room for our employees use.
Sungevity strives for a multicultural work environment; diversity is a core value. AA/EOE.  

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