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Job Opportunities as of 3/10/2010

 
 

Engineering/Engineering Mgmt

Mechanical Engineer

Tulsa-based metals manufacturing firm needs a Mechanical Engineer who has both design and Manufacturing Engineering experience and who is a strong problem solver. Must have experience with Inventor, AutoCAD, SolidWorks + familiarity with ASME weld mapping. Requires basic knowledge of AC and DC circuits and components; hydraulics and pneumatics; mechanical components such as bearings, fasteners, gears, sheaves and ANSI drafting standards. Will design parts, assemblies, and layouts; provide troubleshooting support to Maintenance Department, maintain tooling; perform minor programming; support Lean initiatives. Requires BS ME or MET and minimum of 2 yrs experience.
$60K - $70K
 

PSM Manager

As result of a retirement upper Rockies fuels refiner needs PSM Manager. Will report to Refinery Manager and be responsible for PSM Coordinator, Mechanical Engineer and 4 Inspectors. Will be responsible for compliance with OSHA 1910.119 Process Safety Management standard. Strong background in Mechanical Integrity critical. Degree and 8-15 yrs experience in petrochemical or refinery PSM required.
$90 - $110K
 

Reservoir Engineer - Shreveport

Public NYSE oil and gas E&P company in business over 100 years needs Reservoir Engineer for AkrLaTex region to be based in Shreveport, LA. Will coordinate exploitation of reserves and initiate supplemental recovery methods. Engineering degree and 6 years experience required.
$97K - $104K base + Annual Bonus + Performance Shares
 

Sr. Drilling Engineer - Midland TX

Fortune Magazine's 100 Fastest Growing Companies member needs Sr. Drilling Engineer for its Midland office. Will be responsible for developing specific well designs, including horizontal and directional well planning, and construction of new wells. Require Engineering degree + 5-10 years experience that includes 1 year as an on-site Rig Supervisor. Onshore land drilling operations, Permian Basin and SENM experience desirable. Know PDC bit valuation and Wellview and Rigview software.
$118K - $155K base + Annual Bonus + Performance Shares
 

Process Control Engineer - Houston/Wyoming

Dual openings in Houston and rural Wyoming with oil refiner. Will be responsible for conception design and implementation of Controls / Advanced Controls for the refineries. Will design, install/commission and support refinery process control systems from base level regulatory controls to advanced supervisory controls. Perform Project Management functions for DCS upgrades. Require BSEE or BSChE, 3-5 years process controls applications experience in refining or petrochem that includes knowledge of DCS systems and multi-variable control techniques. AspenTec DMC or ABB Infini 90 of added value.
$80K - $90K
 

Sr. Civil / Stuctural Engineer

Prominent petrochemical equipment manufacturer has retirement-related opening in Tulsa for a Sr. Civil / Structural Engineer. Require Civil Engineering degree and experience with structural steel, pressure vessels, piping stress analysis. Also require technical computer skills with packages like STAAD, STRUDL.
$75K - $95K
 

Refinery Project Engineer

Rural Rockies refinery needs Project Engineer to design, develop, complete capital and maintenance projects. Responsible for scope definition, project cost estimates, detailed engineering. Require BS Mechanical Engineering with 5 years refinery projects experience that includes pressure vessel repair and design. Some hands-on field work. Relocation assistance provided. Salary commensurate with experience.
 

Refinery Process Engineer - DCS

Fuels refiner in smaller, rural Rockies needs BS ChE with 5-8 years hands-on refinery unit operations process engineering as well as experience with DCS conversions/ installations. Position is 60% process engineering, 40% DCS troubleshooting and support.
To $105K Base
 

Sr. Facilities/Production Engineer - Houston

One hundred year old oil & gas E&P company needs seasoned Production Engineer for Houston operation. Will handle complex production engineering assignments that include scoping and design work to ensure sufficient equipment to meet project needs; bid and procurement work, field supervision over installation, pipelines, tank batteries,. Require Engineering degree and 6 years direct experience.
$112K - $150K base + Annual Bonus + Performance Shares
 

Fischer Tropsch Tech Mgr - Australia

Publicly-traded Australian energy company has Brisbane, Australia-based opening for a Technology Manager experienced in Fischer Tropsch GTL (Gas-to-Liquids) technology development. Will have Chemical Engineering degree + 15 years experience that includes 5 - 8 years in Fischer Tropsch cobalt catalysts in a commercial environment. Fixed bed reactor technology experience a plus. Will also need Operational management and Commissioning experience for consideration. Will lead pilot plant optimization, catalyst development & testing, conceptual and detailed design as part of commercialization of the Gas-to-Liquids (GTL) complex. To $190K US + large share options, salary packaging, visa processing, and family relocation.
$190K
 

Engineering Manager - Product Systems

Prominent oil field production equipment manufacturer has addition to staff for department that takes a newly developed product lines from the R&D phase and pushes through to delivery in the field. Responsible for Prototypes through commercialization, manufacturing (on-site), quality, marketing and delivery. Department consists of 5 or more engineers with admin support. Will interface with peer-level engineering managers, product R&D, manufacturing, and marketing and field personnel. Critical that individual have 5-10 years experience in Rotating Equipment Design and manufacturing. Will act in a consulting role on Technical Support for product/system optimization. Also, MUST have proven managerial experience, not a "ready for." BS Degree (or higher) in Engineering discipline is a MUST. Oklahoma City location.
$100K - $115K Base and Bonus
 

Senior Design Engineer

Leading oilfield production equipment company has new Automation Department and is needing a Senior Down Hole Tool Engineer for the group. Will lead project for developing and improving down hole gauges used to gather and transmit well data. Will be responsible for design, proof testing program, analysis and correction of field failure of the gauges. Require BS Electrical Engineering + 5 years experience in managing engineering and integration projects as well as product responsibility. Oklahoma City location.
$75-$85K
 

Sr. Economics & Planning Engineer

Headquarters assignment with fuels refinery. The Senior Economics and Planning Engineer will be expected to have the growth potential to move into Tech Services Manager's role at a future date. Require BS ChE and 7+ years of well-rounded refinery process engineering and planning experience that includes both short and long-term solutions to resolve operating problems and improve profitability. Will be doing planning for 2 refineries. Critical that the successful candidate have a thorough understanding of refining process operations and operating variables with emphasis on the CAT (FCC) unit. Will maintain the Linear Program (LP) and use it to guide crude purchasing decisions for their refineries. Will track Refinery performance and identify performance opportunities as well. Western Rockies metro.
$120K+ and Bonus
 

Sr. Reservoir Engineer - Midland TX

Established and successful oil and gas E&P needs Sr. Reservoir Engineer to maximize the NPV of Permian region assets. Will do property level asset management including Resource Play Management Process (RPMP), detailed reservoir recommendations and economic analysis, problem well analysis, reserve determinations. Require Engineering degree and 10 years experience with minimum of 2 years experience in unconventional reservoirs, horizontal well rate and reserves prediction. Aries economic model proficiency a plus.
To $174K base + Annual Bonus + Performance Shares
 

 

Management (Manufacturing / Oil & Gas / Process Industries)

Oil Production Operations Manager - Rockies

Respected, well-established E&P company needs Production Operations Manager to manage active horizontal shale play in Wyoming, N. Dakota, and Montana. This is a Senior field management position directing oil production facility maintenance, workovers, artificial lift, new well facility construction, and production enhancement projects. Will oversee 2 Field Superintendents, 2 Office Production Engineers and field staff and admin staff. Require BS in Mechanical or Petroleum Engineering + minimum 10 years experience in all oil production operations including supervision of field staff. Horizontal drilling and operating sour crude experience preferred. Attractive six figure base + incentive bonus and performance shares. Rockies geography.
Six figure base + bonus + performance shares
 

Systems Integration & Automation Manager

New Systems Integration Dept with oilfield production equipment company needs Systems Integration / Automation Manager to establish department goals, projects, and budgets. Will be responsible for integration of field instrumentation and transmission of the data to the required host location. Will require interfacing of both Electrical and Mechanical Instrumentation. Require BSEE + 5-10 years integration/ projects experience including managing field integration projects and engineering personnel. Both domestic and international customer base. 20% travel. Oklahoma City location.
To $115K + Mgmt Incentive Bonus
 

PRODUCTION MANAGER - CHEMICAL

NYSE parent company has NE Oklahoma chemical products plant 40 minutes from Tulsa needing a Production Manager. Products are used in the mining and agricultural markets. Ideal candidate will be degreed chemical engineer with 6-10 yrs experience managing Supervisors and Shift Operators in a medium-sized organic chemicals, petrochemical, or agricultural chemicals facility.
$80's to $100K preferred hiring base
 

 

Sales & Marketing / Mgmt

Director Sales & Marketing

Global technology leader in the design and manufacture of large industrial mobile equipment components needs a Director of Sales & Marketing for the NE Oklahoma manufacturing division. Will drive all functions of domestic and international sales including developing budgets, market strategies, training and development of staff, trade shows, and more. Must have sales management experience with large scale company and in sales of heavy duty industrial hydraulic equipment. MBA preferred with undergraduate degree in sales or marketing.
$115K - $120K + incentive bonus
 

Sales Manager

One of the largest international manufacturers of industrial power machinery needs a District Sales Manager for their Midwest district. Will develop a plan to increase sales at current and new accounts. Outside sales experience, preferably industrial power equipment and related components (gears, bearings, etc). Degree preferred (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering) and minimum of 5 years industry sales experience. Will be home-based office with all equipment provided + car + expense account. 30% - to 40% travel, most self-directed.
$65K+ base + commission/incentive
 

 

Finance & Accounting / Management

Chief Financial Officer E&P

Updated 12/21/09. Prominent publicly-traded exploration and production company has Oklahoma-based opportunity for a CFO with growth potential to future CEO responsibilities. Require MBA or CPA with 15 years financial management experience with small to medium sized exploration and production oil company. Will be responsible for SEC reporting, Key Performance Indicators, "road show" presentations to Wall Street, analysts, and investors. Must be highly analytical and have proven abilities to raise capital and grow the company either by M&A activity, or developmental drilling activity.
Competitive six-figure base + bonus + stock equity
 

 

Human Resources / Management

Human Resources Manager

Medium-sized Oklahoma City metals manufacturer needs proactive HR Manager with stable HR work history in manufacturing. Will direct small staff and HR generalist activities that include Employee Relations, Safety, Staffing, Comp and Benefits, and serve as part of Senior Management.
$70K - $80K base + bonus
 

Purchasing / Materials

Subcontracts Administrator

Major Tulsa heat transfer and petrochemical equipment manufacturer needs Subcontracts Administrator. Require degree and experience subcontracting heavy fabricated equipment including purchasing single products up to $4-5MM per item. Global supply chain development experience mandatory. No interest in aerospace background. Some international travel.
$85K - $95K base salary
 

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Mechanical Engineer
$60K - $70K
PSM Manager
$90 - $110K
Refinery Project Engineer
Reservoir Engineer - Shreveport
$97K - $104K base + Annual Bonus + Performance Shares
Sr. Drilling Engineer - Midland TX
$118K - $155K base + Annual Bonus + Performance Shares
Process Control Engineer - Houston/Wyoming
$80K - $90K
Sr. Civil / Stuctural Engineer
$75K - $95K
Fischer Tropsch Tech Mgr - Australia
$190K
Sr. Facilities/Production Engineer - Houston
$112K - $150K base + Annual Bonus + Performance Shares
Engineering Manager - Product Systems
$100K - $115K Base and Bonus
Senior Design Engineer
$75-$85K
Sr. Economics & Planning Engineer
$120K+ and Bonus
Sr. Reservoir Engineer - Midland TX
To $174K base + Annual Bonus + Performance Shares
Director Sales & Marketing
$115K - $120K + incentive bonus
Sales Manager
$65K+ base + commission/incentive
Oil Production Operations Manager - Rockies
Six figure base + bonus + performance shares
Systems Integration & Automation Manager
To $115K + Mgmt Incentive Bonus
PRODUCTION MANAGER - CHEMICAL
$80's to $100K preferred hiring base
Human Resources Manager
$70K - $80K base + bonus
Subcontracts Administrator
$85K - $95K base salary


Materials Manager
At $95K
IT Manager - Director / CIO
$100K base at present
Domestic / Intl Sales & Mktg Director
At base of $125K + commission
Human Resources Director / VP
Low $100K
General Manager/ Operations Director
$130K
Sr. Structural Engineer - Project Manager
Mid $80's now + bonus
Skills Training Coordinator
Upper $60's now
Controller / Financial Management
$90's base + bonus now
Data/ Business Analyst
Mid $60's
Marketing Manager / Sr. Applications Engr
Mid $70's base
Senior Buyer / Purchasing Manager
High $60's + bonus now
Project Design Engineer
Needs $80-90K for change
General Manager / Chief Operating Officer
At $155K base
VP Engineering
$165K base
Human Resources Manager - Mfg or Process
$90K
Master Black Belt / Engineering Manager
$105K base now + bonus
Global Sourcing / Supply Chain Manager
$105K base now
Applications / Proposals Engineer
Mid 60's now
CFO - Corporate Controller
$115K base now + bonus
Hydraulics Design Engineer
$75K + bonus
Business Unit Manager / Product Manager
At $100K + small bonus
Division Controller / CFO
Mid $100's
Human Resources Manager
$70K + bonus
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Mid $70's base now
Assistant HR Manager
Upper $50's
Rotating Equipment Engineer
Needs $75K base
Oil & Gas Controller
Mid $100's presently
Manufacturing Production Manager
$70K now + Bonus
Sr. Controls Engineer / Chief Engineer
Needs $116K base
Process Technical Manager / Distillation Specialist
At $130K base + bonus
E&P Business Development Manager
At $140K base
Senior Process Engineer
$90K now
Lean Manufacturing Manager - Black Belt
At $100K + 15% bonus
Sr. Reservoir / Production Engineer
$155K base at present + bonus and options
Drilling Fluids Engineer
$65 - 75K
Process Engineering Supervisor
$110K base
Sr. Applications Chemist/Tech Service Engineer
$90K base + bonus presently
Refinery Project Engineering Manager
At $105K base + 20% bonus
Refinery Manager or Sr Pipeline Ops Director
At $116K base + healthy bonus
Senior Controls Engineer / Manager
$100K base now + bonus
Pipeline Integrity Mgr / Corrosion Svcs Director
AT $110K base + bonus
Simulation SW / Process Control Engineer
Upper $70's now
Gas Contracts Manager
$135K base + bonus and incentives
Process Engineer
Needs $90K minimum base
Lab Manager / Sr. Applications Chemist
Needs $90 - $105K base
Senior Production / Reservoir Engineer
At $125K
Environmental / Process Engineer
At $102K now
Supply Chain Exec / GM - China
$130-150K for U.S.
Senior Production Engineer
$150K base now + bonus
Drilling Engineer
Needs $110-120K Base