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.   

Business Analyst for IT Retail & Card Systems (Production Support)  

Chevron; Makati, Philippines

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to: Because of the diversity and the compelxity of systems supported in AP region basically stemming from various in-country business requirements and market conditions, it is critical that the incumbent is able to grasp new business processes, rapidly assess needs, fluently translate business requirements, and be able to effectively lead and manage stakeholders to a successful outcome.

• Organized and multi-tasker. Ability to manage operational matters or tasks and track issues on a daily basis requiring immediate disposition to esnure productive operations.
• Because of diverse and complicated issues due to complex architecture and system integration, strong analytical thinking and problem solving skills are critical in order to make sense of the information and find solutions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement; proactively collaborates with external and internal customers; discuss issues on a regular basis to arrive a resolution.
• Proven ability to anticipate stakehodler responses and concerns. Build credible relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment to the needs of the business.
• Effective communicator (oral and written); able to convey clearly status of issues and changes and why to all levels of staff across the organization.
• Enjoys working in the areas of production support, retail systems testing and integration and architecture.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, MIS or other relevant fields.
• At least 3+ years experience in retail environment particularly in solutions development, retail automation and production support
• Technical knowledge of Back Office System (Envoy), Point of Sale (POS,) Payment system, Payment terminals, etc.
• Effective communication skills – written and oral
• Strong stakeholder engagement
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Highly customer focused and results-oriented; ability to work independently while producing quality output.
• Highly motivated and self-starter
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-IT-discipline and multi-cultural environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and/or exposure to Chevron retail and card systems, business processes and operations are desired.

Relocation Options:

• Relocation will not be considered within Chevron parameters.

International Considerations:

• Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

Discover your strengths and invest in your future by applying today.

Tax Manager 

Anadarko; The Woodlands, TX, US

Job Summary

This position will be located in Anadarko’s corporate headquarters in The Woodlands, Texas, and will be a member of the Global Tax Planning team. This position will report to the Director of Global Tax Planning and Controversy, and will be primarily responsible for providing tax planning advice with respect to the Company’s Corporate Tax activities.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will ideally have at least (8) years of experience with federal income tax, preferably a combination of experience with a Big 4 public accounting firm and/or a large law firm, as well as in a corporate tax department. In order to be considered, a candidate must have corporate tax experience, including a background of proven ability to handle complex transactions. Ideal candidate will possess the majority of the following qualifications:

• Substantial experience with analyzing the corporate income tax issues relating to complex business transactions and financings commonly undertaken by a large, publicly traded company including, but not limited to: corporate formation and liquidations, dividend distributions, acquisition and dispositions of assets and / or corporate stock, hedging transactions, project financing, corporate debt and equity issuances, and like-kind exchanges. The experience should include both domestic and international operations.
• Experience with federal tax controversy matters, including audits and tax liquidation.
• Outstanding interpersonal communications skills at all levels of the organization, commercial focus, and a team-oriented approach.
• Strong writing and tax research skills, detail-oriented and a “self-starter” with the ability to prioritize workflow and meet demanding deadlines, in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to understand general business operations, issues and dynamics beyond the scope of basic tax issues.

Responsibilities

• This position will principally serve the Company’s Global Tax Planning and Controversy department.
• Responsible for tax planning and advice on a wide variety of corporate tax matters, as well as tax controversy matters.
• Work products would include legal memoranda, step plans, and oral communications with tax department personnel and business stakeholders.

Education

A Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Management required

Certifications/ Licenses

CPA is required

Relocation

This position is not eligible for relocation.

Travel Requirements

The percentage of travel required for this position is 25%.

Work Schedule

This position is eligible for the 5/40 or 9/80 work schedule.

Discover your strengths and invest in your future by applying today.

HR Senior Learning& Development Consultant Job 

SuccessFactors; Newtown Square, PA, US

Overview: 

SAP HR Learning has a unique culture.  We are highly innovative and our employee and executive training solutions are defining new frontiers. We have extraordinary leadership and an aggressive, results driven culture.  The Sr. Learning Communicaions Consultant is part of the Learning Center of Excellence and Execution (LCoE2), reporting to the Office of the CLO. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the Learning COE2 brand and messaging is in the forefront of employees, managers and Leaders at SAP.

Expectations and Tasks:  

• Manage all communications tasks for Learning CoE2 programs including strategic communications planning as well as tactical tasks such as writing presentations, articles, blogs and web sites.
• Partner with the Global and regional HR Communications teams to get Learning COE2 communications included on the regular SAP global communication calendars, events and press.
• Work with the office of the CLO on an operational reporting cadence to communicate strategy, delivery plans, program status, dashboards and success metrics to key executives and stakeholders including SAP’s managing board of directors.
• Develop and execute highly innovative strategic, rapidly executable communication plans that promote the Learning COE2 and global learning to audiences including executive and board area stakeholders, HR Leadership team, Corporate University leaders, and global learners.
• Personally write and update communications including Learning COE2 presentations, articles, newsletters, calendars, coffee corners, interviews, videos and article for both internal and external audiences.  Create and manage Jam / wiki groups, Learning COE2 portal pages, blogs and other communications modalities.
• Track business metrics of communication activities and their impact on program awareness and uptake.

Work Experience:  

• 7-10 plus years of related experience in communication, Public Relations and learning preferably in HR, or software industry
• Strong background in communication strategies and tactics that break through the noise of a large corporate environment
• Proven experience in developing and executing highly innovative marketing and communications plans from both a strategic planning level to the tactical execution including writing articles, blogs, wikis, multi-media meetings and presentations
• Experience in developing and executing innovative marketing, communication and PR strategies

Skills:  

• Excellent written and verbal skills a must
• Strategic planning, tactical project execution
• Marketing, communications and PR plan development and execution
• Word, Powerpoint, Prezi, video, MS Excel, Adobe Connect, Virtual studio a plus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, energetic environment
• The ability to represent the office of the CLO in professional and positive manner
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
• Ability to work with multiple global teams
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required

Discover your strengths and invest in your future by applying today.

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