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.      

Merchandising Execution Specialist

Chevron; San Ramon, CA, US

Job Description:

This position supports planning and execution of Merchandising initiatives for Chevron’s U.S. company owned and operated (COCO) convenience store network and ExtraMile franchise convenience store network. Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of Merchandising Execution Specialist located in San Ramon, CA through February 19, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time).

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to: 

 

• Ensures merchandising processes and projects are executed with excellence and without incident.
• Educates business consultants, franchisees, store managers, suppliers and contractors on merchandising processes, projects and activities and ensures knowledge transfer.
  Key processes include but are not limited to: Management of Change (MOC) for merchandising activities, countdown to go for store resets/POG refreshes, contractor/supplier safe work practices, store level merchandising SWOT analysis, merchandising layout and POG execution and change process.
• Improve store level merchandising execution through effective, simplified and efficient tools and processes.
• Collaborate with merchandising and operations colleagues to leverage supplier resources for store level program execution.
• Monitor and manage program execution and resources through completion, gather feedback and share lessons learned with merchandising, store operations and the franchise team.
• Co-Manage (with Category Manages) and directs third party merchandising execution resources.
• Coordinates and integrates changes to in-store consumer messaging and merchandising equipment elements with key support functions like Brand, Merchandising, Franchise and Maintenance and Construction.
• Gain alignment across functions to ensure seamless execution of new/changed program elements.
• Leads the project management efforts for key merchandising program roll-outs.
• Position requires up to 20% travel.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum 3 years of retail sales / retail operations experience or category management experience
• Knowledge of store level merchandising execution;
• Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Effective presentation skills small and large group settings;
• Strong project management and influencing skills;
• Effective collaborative skills working across functional groups and with suppliers.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Knowledge of Franchise store operations.

  Relocation Options:
  Relocation may be considered within Chevron parameters.

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

BioDomain Team Leader 

Shell; Houston, TX, US

Position purpose:

Line manager of the Biochemical and Microbial Transformations Team at the Shell Technology Centre Houston (STCH). This department provides expert services in the area of biochemistry, microbiology, biochemical engineering, agronomy and crop science. Focus is on programs in Advanced Biofuels and Long Range Research in the Biosciences. As a member of the Biodomain Technology Team in Projects & Technology, you will give leadership and expert support to ongoing Biodomain activities in Bioprocessing serving Alternative Energies and other Shell businesses, guidance to R&D programs within P&T and external partners.

Position accountabilities:

• Ensure that HSE is top priority for the department and that there is full compliance with requirements from Projects and Technology and STCH site, including meeting the requirements for GMO classification and containment under TOSCA
• Lead, manage and coach direct reports, as well as University researchers, to ensure development of skills and capabilities
• Maintain and develop critical skills in various bio-disciplines, including biochemistry, microbiology, biochemical engineering, crop science, agronomy and pilot plant operation; including participating in recruitment as required
• Provide technical leadership and expertise to multiple programs aimed at commercialisation of biofuels and bio-products.
• Provide technical leadership and expertise in biosciences to Shell’s strategic Long Range Research Programme
• Provide technical guidance to the businesses to assess and decide on emerging technology options.
• Provide technical guidance to exploratory and bench-scale research programs.
• Participate in technology investment analysis, competitive benchmarking, and value chain analysis.
• Participate in R&D and process development activities including guidance on pilot plant design and operation.
• Develop/scout new or emerging (bioscience) technologies of interest to Shell and champion them internally.

Dimensions:

• Position reports to the GM Biodomain and is a member of the Biodomain group’s Leadership Team.
• Department of ca. Shell 20 staff. Supervision of placement researchers from Universities (undergrad to post doctoral).
• Management of a world-class dedicated Biosciences lab, unique in Shell, meeting GMO standards.
• Multiple separate projects supporting range of Shell business customers, including Alternative Energies, Chemicals and other Downstream and Upstream businesses.

Special challenges:

The role is a pivotal role associated with a leadership position for specific projects related to commercialisation of new bio-processing opportunities. In addition is is critical to developing an understanding of the relevance to Shell of emerging opportunities in the biosciences taking place in the external world. Given wide scope of role (range of technologies and test tube through manufacturing), incumbent must have ability to quickly understand new technologies, get to the heart of the key issues, and challenge/assess results to lead program direction

• Given wide range of Shell Group business customers, a major challenge is program/staff planning and alignment with all customer needs
• To develop and maintain a high quality skill pool of technical professionals, while providing cost effective and timely services to a (sometimes rapidly) changing set of customers.
• To give guidance to the process of generating new business options.
• To create a stimulating, working atmosphere, where cross-fertilisation and innovative thinking as well as professionalism flourish.
• To work closely with STCH site management and services to ensure all the Biodomain lab requirements are serviced, including the stringent requirements for working with GMOs

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

Senior Cloud Operations Security Engineer Job

SuccessFactors; Reston, VA, US

SUMMARY: 

The Cloud Operations Security Engineer is part of the team overseeing all operational security activities across 9 Global Data Centers.  Role is to ensure compliance and adherence to corporate/divisional policy & Security best practices for the SAP HCM Commercial and US Federal SaaS Cloud platforms.  The team is responsible to design, develop and deploy security solutions, and ensures the security of the platforms, and compliance to regulatory guidelines and standards (SSAE-16 SOC2, ISO 27001, PCI, FISMA/FedRAMP, etc).

The ideal candidate is capable of supporting a majority of the team responsibilities, can work independently, and with a minimum of supervision.
Key skills and abilities – an ideal candidate possess the majority of the skills sets:

• Knowledge and experience in Linux / Windows System administration and Virtualization (VMware / Xen)
• Knowledge and experience in network administration of switches, routers and load balancers
• In depth understanding of security concepts, principles and practices related to server systems, OS, software applications, network, cloud and web
• Broad knowledge of technology attack vectors and exploits
• Knowledge and experience in information security technologies such as anti-virus, malware detection, firewalls, VPN, IDS, authentication and SIEM
• Knowledge and experience in regulatory guidelines and standards, such as SSAE-16 SOC2, ISO 27001, PCI, FISMA/FedRAMP, etc.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, including document writing and project reporting.

Position Requirements:

Work Experience/Years, Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor degree in Information Technology or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of experience in information technologies, in particular, information security technologies
• Previous experience as a Web Systems Administrator
• Experience in information security certification and auditing is desired
• Eager to learn and explore new information security technologies

• Professional security certification, such as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or other similar credentials, is desired

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