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Drilling Engineer 101-416 – Calgary, Alberta

Oil and Gas World Jobs — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:39:34 +0000

Our client is a publically traded junior oil and gas company with a focus on oil and gas production in east-central Alberta and the Alberta Foothills. We are currently taking applications for a drilling engineer.

Position Qualifications:

10-15 years experience in drilling (foothills, directional, and horizontal wells)
Professional Engineer
Completions design and stimulation of horizontal wells
Excellent communication skills and willing to lead field operations
Have, or be able to obtain, government regulatory certificates pertaining to drilling and completion
Previous field drilling or completions supervisory experience a definite asset

If you are interested in working in a dynamic, team-orientated environment, in a rapidly expanding junior oil and gas company please apply for this position!

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Area Production Engineer 101-427 – Calgary, Alberta

Oil and Gas World Jobs — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:15:34 +0000

Our client is a private Calgary based company founded in 2000. The company is dedicated to the discovery and commercial development of natural gas from unconventional sources in Western Canada.

Reporting to: Manager, Northern Operations

Location: Calgary

Responsibilities:

Ensure operation of area is done safely and in full compliance with all applicable regulations
Optimize production and net back from existing horizontal Manville CBM wells in Corbett area.
Interact with field staff, office staff and vendors to solve operational problems
Allocate capital to maximize return to shareholders while maintaining consistency with corporate priorities as defined by CEO and Operations Manager
Forecast volumes and costs for above activities

The ideal candidate should possess:

An Engineering Degree or Technology Diploma
5-15 years experience in upstream oil and gas operations
Field experience in upstream operations
Solid understanding of artificial lift systems in horizontal applications
Strong interpersonal skills, Independent work habits, and an innovative thinker

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Exploitation Engineer 101-428 – Calgary, Alberta

Oil and Gas World Jobs — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:10:46 +0000

Our client is a private Calgary based company founded in 2000. The company is dedicated to the discovery and commercial development of natural gas from unconventional sources in Western Canada.

Reporting to: Manager, Northern Operations

Location: Calgary

Responsibilities:

Work within a multidisciplinary team to study, develop, and guide the optimal depletion strategy for the Manville CBM reservoir in the Corbett Area.
Provide Reservoir/Exploitation guidance on exploration, development, acquisition and divestiture opportunities in the Northern Area.
Work with the team to prepare and execute capital budgets.
Provide economic evaluation and justification of projects

The ideal candidate should possess:

An Engineering Degree or Technology Diploma
5-15 years experience in upstream oil and gas operations
Well rounded exploitation experience with exposure to CBM reservoirs
An understanding of the application of advance horizontal drilling and completions technology.
Proven ability lead and guide asset development.
Strong interpersonal skills, Independent work habits, and an innovative thinker

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Technical Specialist 101-436 – Calgary, Alberta

Oil and Gas World Jobs — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:07:59 +0000

The Company:
Our client is a North American based energy services company specializing in delivering integrated solutions to the energy industry for well stimulation, well completions and enhanced oil recovery. They provide a dedicated supply of cryogenic fluids, as well as the related logistical services to deliver those products where needed, when needed. Its primary product and service lines include; liquid nitrogen (N2), liquid carbon dioxide (CO2), transportation, storage and on-site services.
The job:

Locate, develop, and describe technical and economic validation of the use of N2 and CO2 in the energy industry
Recommend and execute on strategies for the creation and use of effective technical-based knowledge, information and tools that support the use of the company products and to have the company become the acknowledged experts on the use of N2 and CO2 in the energy industry
Develop and provide training and support for individual’s growth within the company and the TSG
Proactively plan for growth and staff the Technical Services group appropriately
Expand the market size for cryogenic products in oilfield well fracturing in existing and new markets (Technical Services)
Create, acquire, and manage the development of knowledge base information and tools needed to successfully generate business within the energy industry
Encourage and evaluate new ideas
Identify and recommend application opportunities and develop those applications that are viable towards enhancing the use of our clients’ products in the Energy Industry

The qualifications:

Engineering degree with minimum 10 years of related experience
Hydraulic Frac design and analysis experience
Cryogenic experience desired though not essential
Professional Engineer designation recognized by APEGGA preferred.
Valid Passport (Travel required)
Sound problem solving and decision making skills
Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills
Strong organizational, documentation and report writing skills
Ability to orchestrate multiple tasks within given timeframes

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Director – Manufacturing 101-431 -Calgary, Alberta

Oil and Gas World Jobs — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:04:45 +0000

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Key member of the executive contributes to the development of the strategic plan ensuring that manufacturing can support the plan via on time, on budget production.
Assures timely and efficient introduction of new and improved products to ensure manufacturing input to produce strategic plans.
Is responsible for effective workforce management consistent with company’s core values
Ensures all manufacturing operations are carried out in strict compliance with company’s health and safety policies and Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
Working closely with the Vice President and company’s executive team is responsible for the development and execution of manufacturing schedules and the implementation manufacturing strategies
Monitors product standards and maintain quality-control programs.
Assures the development and coordination of systems and programs to promote cost effective manufacturing operations in line with manufacturing plans, quality standards and customer needs.
Ensures schedule stability that allows for maximum return on efficiencies.
Ensures project procedures are followed, project correspondence and documentation completed in a timely manner.
Develop and deploy Key Performance Indicators and takes action on sub standard results.
Improves manpower utilization within existing manufacturing facility.
Fosters environment that encourages employee involvement.
Meets and exceed safety, quality, inventory and financial targets.
Ensures very high standards of customer service.
Optimizes production planning to maximize throughput
Develop supervisory and front line manager skills and abilities

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Previous experience as an executive in a steel fabrication manufacturing environment.
Strong leadership skills.
Ability to communicate (verbal and written) in a clear, concise and confident manner.
Exceptional time-management skills; ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks quickly.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

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Implementation Specialist 101-414 – Calgary, Alberta

Oil and Gas World Jobs — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:00:59 +0000

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Executive Vice President, you will be responsible for implementing and providing professional consulting services for a unique and flexible Well Data Management package developed for the Oil & Gas industry. You will work with customers on-site to understand their business processes and workflows related to the life cycle of a well (from concept to abandonment) with the goal of growing our client’s consulting business.

Specifically:

Provide business consulting on how to use the application.
Provide business consulting and project management to assist the client in implementing their workflows and reporting requirements using the application.
Provide on-site application training to project team members and to end users.
Provide input to and coordinate the development of the client-specific components of the application documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Effective team player who can establish and build effective working relationships with customers and co-workers.
Able to work at customer sites as liaison between customer and our client’s development representatives.
Software and database knowledge including familiarity with query tools and ability to move and load large datasets is helpful.
Exposure to Project Management methodology a big plus.
Software development experience a definite asset, specifically in the design of effective and visually appealing user interfaces
Effective verbal and written communication skills, with ability to translate complex information into an organized and concisely understood manner.

SKILLS

Special Skills/Competencies:

Excellent problem solver
High completion drive
Empathy for client needs
Able to work independently, but exhibit excellent teamwork with client and co-workers
Able to work in difficult conditions and tight deadlines

Technical Skills:

Microsoft Excel functions and macros
Structure Query Language (SQL) Programming (e.g. Oracle SQL*Plus)
General Database Administrator (DBA) skills
Microsoft Access

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Requires a post-secondary degree and 3-5 years working experience either in an oil and gas company supporting upstream business or developing/implementing technical software solutions.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

This position will require travel to client sites (primarily in the Western U.S.)

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Senior Refinery Technical Consultant 101-295 – Calgary, Alberta

Oil and Gas World Jobs — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 01:10:29 +0000

Our Client is looking for a Senior Refinery Technical Consultant – Downstream Consulting to perform a wide range of services, including technical and economic evaluations of both projects and companies, strategic planning assistance, crude oil evaluations, market analysis, asset valuation and performance benchmarking and improvement studies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have a Degree in Chemical Engineering or another related discipline
At least 10 to 15 years of experience in the Downstream Oil industry.
Additionally, they will have gained technical and commercial experience in support of petroleum refining activities, typically in functions such as process engineering, feedstock/product supply and economics and planning.
Applicants must demonstrate strong analytical and problem solving skills and be self-motivated to perform at an exceptional level
Experience using PIMS.
Knowledge of Oilsands / Heavy Oil
Downstream strategy consulting experience highly desired.
Wholesale Marketing and Supply Trading/Market Analysis in the downstream industry a huge plus.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are essential.

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Technician, Engineering 101-403 – Calgary, Alberta

Oil and Gas World Jobs — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 23:58:11 +0000

Our client is looking for an energetic self-motivated Technician, Engineering with 2 to 5 years experience, preferably in the Oil and Gas industry.

The successful candidate will work within a team environment, which includes engineers and geoscientists, to create and maintain economic reserves databases plus other duties as required.

Successful candidates must possess the technical skills and behaviors listed below.

Education and Experience

High school and/or technical school diploma or relevant work experience
Knowledge of MS Office is essential.

Key Skills and Aptitudes:

Strong computer knowledge
Knowledge of common industry economic analysis packages such as Value Navigator and MOSAIC would be an asset
Knowledge of common industry software such as AccuMap and ArcGIS would be an asset
Experience dealing with various data types including well log data, GIS data and production data
Excellent verbal and written communication
Initiative, a positive attitude and willingness to learn
Accuracy, thoroughness and attention to details
Excellent time management and organization
Excellent client interaction skills and attitude

Responsibilities:

Create and manage various databases
Generate corporate and individual property reports using various economic software packages
Create and manage geographical data , including maps
Provide general support to professional staff
Other duties as required

Our client provides a dynamic, fast-paced, deadline driven environment. As such, candidates should be willing to work overtime as required, which is fully compensated.

Their offices are located in downtown Calgary.

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Project Manager – Land Services 101-360 – Calgary, Alberta

Oil and Gas World Jobs — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 02:53:47 +0000

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum 5 years combined Project Manager / Land Agent experience
• Valid Land Agent license
• Ability to travel, must posses valid drivers license.
• Legal authorization to work in Canada
• Competent computer skills in Outlook, Word, Excel and iLand
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and collaborate with others
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Hard working, open and honest personality

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
• Project Management – single point of contact for clients, field staff and surveyors
• Coordination of the Surface Acquisitions for client’s projects in Central and Southern Alberta
• Responsible for the training and supervision of office and field staff
• Lead participation in “Problem Solving” meetings between clients, landowners and other stakeholders
• Obtain through negotiations, Right of Way and Surface lease acquisitions
• Initiate contact with landowners to acquire survey consent for Pipeline Right of Ways or Surface Leases
• Obtain through negotiations with landowners, Right of Way and Surface Lease acquisitions
• Prepare documentation and settle damage claims with landowners through negotiation
• Prepare documentation and settle rental reviews with landowners

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Manager/Senior Coordinator, Surface Land 101-356 – Calgary, Alberta

Oil and Gas World Jobs — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 02:50:36 +0000

Our Client is looking for a Manager/Senior Coordinator, Surface Land

THE ROLE:
As part of the Leadership team you will be responsible for leading a talented team of Land Agents and Land Administrators to continuously deliver top quality work to our clients and follow through on our value proposition. Working in a fast-paced, multi-faceted, dynamic environment you will be responsible for the full cycle of surface land acquisition work.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum of 7 years experience in Land Acquisition and/or Project Coordination with previous leadership experience
• Post Secondary education in a Land related discipline
• Extensive working knowledge of Surface Land procedures, relevant Land Legislation & Regulations
• Valid Commissioner of Oaths certification in Alberta and Saskatchewan
• Experience in a billable time environment is preferred.
• Strong reporting and project management skills
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Permanent Land Agent License
• High attention to detail
• Valid driver’s license

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Effectively manage a highly motivated and professional team of Land Agents and Administrators responsible for handling all aspects of surface rights acquisition within a defined area
• Train, mentor and coach your team fostering an environment of constant improvement and excellence
• Negotiate highly complex surface rights projects for a diverse group of clients operating in a variety of industries including participation in public consultation
• Maintain ongoing communication with client groups while acting as project manager and coordinating the activities of your team of Landmen and Administrators
• Effectively and efficiently complete all assigned Land Acquisition projects, ensuring deliverables are achieved while maintaining a high level of client and employee relations
• Effectively communicate with key stakeholders such as clients, landowners, regulatory officials, government agencies, and project managers throughout the duration of all on-going projects
• Assist the business development team by fostering current business relationships and growing existing network including representing the Client at industry functions
• Ensure accurate and timely internal and external reporting

COMPETENCIES & SKILL SET REQUIREMENTS:
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
• Highly developed communication, negotiation, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and planning skills to set and exceed established goals while focusing on accuracy
• Self-directed with sensitivity to timelines and issue resolution and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and on budget with an acute attention to detail
• Positive, friendly and high customer service approach to duties
• Demonstrated resiliency and sound judgment in dealing with business and corporate challenges

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