Oil and Gas (Petroleum) Engineering Technicians [541690 Contract Contingent]

ProSidian Consulting, LLC; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Senior Oil and Gas Engineering Technician in Cape Town, South Africa. This role involves providing expert guidance on oil, gas, and renewable energy management, ensuring compliance and promoting best practices. Ideal candidates will possess a minimum of 10 years of experience in relevant fields and hold a degree in Mining Engineering or Geosciences. Competitive compensation and full-time benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Group Medical Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Vacation and PTO

Referral Bonus

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten (10) years in Oil, Gas, Extractives management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products.
• Experience in unconventional reservoirs.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on oil, gas, and extractive management.
• Advisory support on national oil and gas policies.
• Assist stakeholders in improving operational oversight.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Government financial management

Budgeting

Financial modeling

Presentations

Education

Bachelor degree in Mining Industry Engineering/Geosciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

ProSidian Seeks a Oil and Gas (Petroleum) Engineering Technicians located in Cape Town South Africa to support an engagement for U.S. Govt. International Technical Assistance Program (ITAP) providing assistance on technical, regulatory, environmental, and financial management for national development on a range of energy and non-energy resources.

Key Areas of Focus: policy, legal, and regulatory reform; technical, operational, and economic analysis; financial mechanisms and market creation; economic mgmt., transparency and fiscal policy; environmental impacts and social and community issues related to resource development. ProSidian provides technical assistance and training related to four Capacity Challenges: TECHNICAL understanding of resources and new extractive technologies / techniques; FINANCIAL mgmt. of revenues from the sector; LEGAL best practices for international laws and regulations; ENVIRONMENTAL protections for people and environment from sector impacts. Typical country stakeholders include: Govt. officials (national, municipal, regional and village levels); Legislators; national, state, and local regulators; communities (inc. vulnerable groups).

Responsibilities and Role Candidates shall work to support requirements as an Oil and Gas (Petroleum) Engineering Technician and to support a wide variety of projects for clients from advice to training and technical support. This senior technical role provides expert advice and guidance on all aspects of Oil, Gas, Extractives, and Renewable Energy Management, including designing, participating in and implementing best-in-class management programs. This position can be embedded within the Oil and Gas (Petroleum) Industry Engineering/Geosciences business and as a senior technical specialist and will engage with leaders and experts with management of energy and mineral resources that create sustainable economies, generate new jobs and economic self-sufficiency.

Responsibilities

• Advisory Support on national oil, gas, and mining policy, laws, contracting and regulation
• Advisory Support to increase the institutional and technical capacity in the oil, gas, and mining sectors, and tools of the Govt.
• Assist stakeholders in strategies, training, and knowledge management to improve oil, gas, and mining strategic planning and operational oversight
• Help stakeholders strengthen economic management, transparency and fiscal policy in the oil, gas, and mining sectors
• Help stakeholders strengthen environmental management in the oil, gas, and mining sectors
• Active participation and documentation in a cop (Community of Practice) to promote the sharing of best practices and learning

Qualifications

Leadership, Communication, Govt. financial management, budgeting, financial modeling, reporting, presentations and at least (10) years performing Federal Govt. Management in fields related to Oil, Gas, Extractives with specialty in management and operations, law, geology, policy, valuations, Corporate Finance, M&A, Energy Investments Energy Development, Energy Infrastructure, Commodities Management, and Natural Resource markets.

The focus of this work shall be in priority regions countries across:

The Western Hemisphere [Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Guatemala, Guyana, Mexico, Panama, and Suriname]; Europe And Eurasia [Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Turkey, Albania, and Ukraine]; Sub-Saharan Africa [Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Mauritania, Namibia, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Tanzania, and South Africa]; The Middle East And North Africa [Algeria, Jordan, Morocco, and Tunisia]; and Asia And The Pacific [India, Indonesia, Mongolia, Vietnam, Burma, Papua New Guinea, Sri Lanka].

Experience requirements: Minimum of ten (10) years of consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years. Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) and related tools and technology; able to use a computer to communicate via email.

Education, Required Skills, and Experience:

• 5-15 years of experience in Energy, Extractives, and/or Renewables and 5 years of experience in Mining Industry Engineering/Geosciences with emphasis on unconventional reservoirs
• Bachelor degree in Mining Industry Engineering/Geosciences or related discipline. Master’s degree or Ph.D. desirable, but not required. A Ph.D. may be substituted for 4 years of experience with a Master’s Degree or 6 years’ experience with a Bachelor’s Degree
• Training history of specialized courses; technical publications valued but practical experience is paramount
• Ability to communicate effectively across all functions and deliver quick turnaround on management requests with minimal direction
• Demonstrated expertise in quick scoping economic evaluations and in-depth field development modeling; manage multiple scenarios and driver sensitivities
• Experience with economic analysis of Energy, Extractives, and/or Renewables deposits, decline curve analysis, discounted cash flow, rate of return, present value, and related Petroleum Engineering/Geosciences activities
• Understanding of petroleum reservoir systems to assess risks to economic development; knowledge of conventional and unconventional completion, drilling, and production operations
• Software proficiency in decline curve analysis, rate transient analysis, or full field production modeling, with data management and visualization skills

Professional/Technical Knowledge, Skills and Traits

• Strong working knowledge of unconventional development, subsurface characterization and field development planning; leadership to influence opportunity integration
• Ability to integrate business and technical judgment across disciplines to create multiple field development scenarios
• Expertise in Mining Industry engineering/geosciences and operations of oil & gas with financial analysis and risk quantification
• Self-starter with good presentation skills and decision-making
• Results-oriented with project management experience and risk-taking appropriate for advancement
• Understanding of variables impacting deliverability and overall recovery; knowledge of energy, extractives, and renewables facilities and regulatory requirements

Additional Information

• Business Tools: proficiency with Microsoft Office; advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word; proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, Visio; ability to quickly learn other tools
• Commitment, Curiosity, Humility, Willingness to learn and grow

Benefits and Highlights

ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Our benefits program promotes health and work-life balance for full-time employees, including:

• Competitive Compensation: Pay range with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax benefits, and Performance Incentives. Medical/dental plans with company contributions; pre-tax deductions.
• Group Medical Health Insurance: BC/BS plans with HDHP or PPO options; Group Dental; Group Vision (Aetna, VSP).
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: Pre-tax Safe Harbor plan with company match
• Vacation and PTO: Vacation/Sick days 2 weeks/3 days; Holidays 10 days
• Pre-Tax Payment Programs: POP with Full FSA options
• Purchasing Discounts & Savings: Corporate Perks program
• Security Clearance: Security clearance requirements for Federal engagements
• Referral Bonus: Up to 5k for referrals employed 90 days
• Performance Incentives: Incentives tied to new client work
• FSAs: Pre-tax reimbursement for eligible health and dependent care expenses
• Supplemental Life/AD&D: Optional coverage for self and dependents
• Disability Insurance: Short and long-term disability options

Additional Information

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: See Instructions On The Best Way To Apply

ProSidian is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ProSidian Supporting veteran initiatives: We encourage applicants from all veteran status. All applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of Veteran Status.

Furthermore, we believe in "HONOR ABOVE ALL" — be successful while doing things the right way. The pride comes from the challenge; the reward is excellence in the work.

FOR EASY APPLICATION USE OUR CAREER SITE LOCATED ON http://www.ProSidian.com/ OR SEND YOUR RESUME/BIOS AND SALARY EXPECTATION TO [e-mail].

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