Petroleum Engineer - Thermal Completions / 03221638

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Position Description:

Chevron Energy Technology Company (ETC) is accepting online applications for a Facilities Engineer-Heavy Oil-Thermal Completions Specialist (0608-50161283) located in Bakersfield, California August 31, 2006.

Qualifications:

The Heavy Oil SBUs have identified a need for experienced Heavy Oil Specialists. This position is a two year developmental assignment for experienced (4+ years or post-Horizons) Heavy Oil technical employees who desire to become specialists in their field of interest. Upon completion of the program, it is expected that the candidate will be available to be placed, or post, to heavy oil BUs worldwide based on the needs for their skill set and area of specialty. The program consists of the candidate receiving training and structured mentoring from recognized subject matter experts, transitioning to the candidate performing independent technical work supporting heavy oil projects. Skill areas required to enter the program include special knowledge of heavy oil & thermal reservoir & production engineering with some drilling, completions, or operations experience. The specialist program will be managed by the Heavy Oil Organizational Competency Team Leader in ETC HOUR, Bakersfield. Depending upon the nature of the specialist developmental assignment, and mentor, the candidate may report to either a SBU, or ETC HOUR.

Candidate selection criteria include the following:
- Heavy Oil focus reflected as a part of Career Development Plan
- 4+ years experience (post Horizons)
- Previous Heavy Oil experience required - minimum 2 years
- Willing to relocate to where Heavy Oil Specialist?s are needed

Candidate Attributes:
- Demonstrates interest in developing Heavy Oil expertise = Passion!
- Demonstrates capability to become technical leader and mentor technical expertise
- Demonstrates independent problem solving and study and creativity
Demonstrates positive teamwork behaviors and skills

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:

Assist Opcos with heavy oil production performance and steam needs, focusing on thermal completions of producers and injectors, and subsurface steam injection control, assist new asset development and / or operational issues, heavy oil technology development, and best practices deployment.

SPECIAL SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS OR ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS/INFORMATION:

- Bachelor?s degree required in PE, ChE, ME, or EE
- Relocation benefits will be considered.
- Expatriate Assignment will be considered.
- This is a safety sensitive Position.

SELECTION CRITERIA:
- Knowledge of heavy oil & themal reservoir engineering practices including heat management techniques.
- Knowledge of production engineering, drilling, completions, and field operations principles; particularly for HO operations.
- Builds strong and positive relationships with team members or customers. Demonstrates an ability to network effectively.
- Demonstrated strong team working skills, mentoring skills, and training skills.