Oil and Gas (Petroleum) Policy Technical Expert / Consultant

ProSidian Consulting, LLC; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm seeks an Oil and Gas (Petroleum) Policy Technical Expert in Cape Town, South Africa, to support engagement for the U.S. Government. The role requires expertise in oil and gas policy, legal reform, and compliance along with at least ten years of experience in federal government management. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Group medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Performance incentives

Qualifications

• Minimum ten (10) years of experience in oil and gas policy and regulation.
• Experience drafting and negotiating legal agreements related to oil and gas.
• Proficiency in computer use and communication tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze oil and gas policy related to leases and agreements.
• Advise and provide training on oil and gas legal matters.
• Provide guidance on regulatory issues and compliance matters.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial management

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Recognized Law Degree or J.D.

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Overview

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry-leading practices. We help forward-thinking clients solve problems and improve operations. With a reputation for its strong CONUS/OCONUS practice spanning six solution areas, ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Energy & Sustainability, and Human Capital.

Launched by former Big 4 Management Consultants, our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of nearly 190 professionals globally to complete a wide variety of engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes. Our Services are deployed across the enterprise and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies, and people delivering value.

ProSidian clients represent a broad spectrum of industries including Energy, Manufacturing, Chemical, Retail, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Hospitality, Pharmaceuticals, Banking & Financial Services, Transportation, Federal and State Government Agencies. Learn More About ProSidian Consulting at www.ProSidian.com.

Role and Engagement

ProSidian Seeks a Oil and Gas (Petroleum) Policy Technical Expert / Consultant [541690 Contract Contingent] located in Cape Town, South Africa to support an engagement for the U.S. Govt. International Technical Assistance Program (ITAP). The role provides assistance on technical, regulatory, environmental, and financial management for national development on a range of energy and non-energy resources. The focus areas include policy, legal and regulatory reform; technical, operational and economic analysis; financial mechanisms and market creation; economic management, transparency and fiscal policy; and environmental and social issues related to resource development.

Responsibilities

• Help beneficiary stakeholders and clients analyze oil and gas (petroleum) policy related to leases and related agreements such as pipeline rights-of-way to ensure leases and associated agreements are properly executed by the correct parties and recorded as necessary.
• Provide oil and gas (petroleum) policy advice, assistance, training, and support on a full range of oil and gas legal matters in domestic and international contexts, including acquisitions and divestitures, financings and offerings, public policy, joint operations, exploration and production, intellectual property and litigation, environmental health and safety, field services and construction.
• Provide policy guidance on real estate, land use approvals and siting issues that affect developing and expanding oil and gas projects.
• Provide technical expertise and support for asset development efforts including acreage swaps, joint ventures, joint operations, acreage acquisition, and leasing.
• Provide management on regulatory issues for joint ownership, construction, operations, transportation, commercial, and compliance matters.
• Support negotiations with royalty owners, joint venture parties, and contractors/suppliers on legal matters and provide guidance on exploration, drilling, and development activities.
• Provide guidance on environmental and safety regulations and related compliance matters.
• Draft and draft-related documents including joint operating agreements, drilling contracts, master services agreements, oil and gas leases, land agreements, surface access agreements, exploration agreements, farm-outs, purchase and sale agreements, confidentiality agreements, and E&P related agreements.

Qualifications

Leadership, communication, and government financial management, budgeting, financial modeling, reporting, and presentations with at least ten (10) years of federal government management experience in fields related to Oil, Gas, and Extractives. Specialization 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 regions include: Western Hemisphere (Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Guatemala, Guyana, Mexico, Panama, Suriname); Europe and Eurasia (e.g., Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Turkey, Albania, Ukraine); Sub-Saharan Africa (e.g., Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Mauritania, Namibia, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Tanzania, South Africa); Middle East and North Africa (Algeria, Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia); Asia and the Pacific (India, Indonesia, Mongolia, Vietnam, Burma, Papua New Guinea, Sri Lanka).

Minimum ten (10) years of consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years. Proficiency in computer use (email) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); related tools and technology as required.

• Recognized Law Degree or J.D. from a top-tier law school and experience working for a top-tier law firm in the country of focus.
• Legal, regulatory, and policy experience with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience drafting and negotiating purchase and sale, joint development, participation, farming, operating, transportation and gathering agreements, oil and gas leases, and related documentation.
• Experience with Production Sharing Agreements, Royalty Interest Owner’s oil and gas leases.
• Knowledge of upstream and midstream energy industries; downstream and power experience a plus.
• Licensed and in good standing in at least one state or country of focus.
• Oil and Gas (Petroleum) Attorneys with experience in infrastructure development and project finance, debt-equity and finance, regulatory, upstream exploration, production and development, midstream, LNG, downstream, refining, MLPs, acquisitions and divestitures, environmental, real estate and marketing experience desired.
• Strong academic record, exceptional analytical and writing skills, team-oriented mindset with ability to lead transactions.

Additional Information

As a condition of employment, employees are expected to fulfill role requirements, establish and pursue annual goals for ProSidian Global Competencies, and support business development efforts.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant and as a team leader
• Leadership – ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects
• Business Acumen – understanding of how organizations perform (processes, data, systems, people)
• Communication – effective oral and written communication
• Motivation – pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
• Agility – ability to switch between projects and work streams
• Judgment – prudent decision-making with stakeholder awareness
• Organization – ability to manage and prioritize tasks

Benefits and Highlights

ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: We offer a benefits program for full-time employees including competitive compensation, group medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, PTO, holidays, pre-tax plans, flexible spending accounts, life/AD&D, disability insurance, referral bonuses and performance incentives. Security clearance is a valued asset for suitable engagements.

Additional Information about applying: ProSidian is an equal opportunity employer. See our career site at http://www.ProSidian.com/ or email resumes to [e-mail]. Only candidates meeting required criteria will be considered.

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