Vacancy: Business Planner - Oil and Gas Vacant Position November 2011 |

ENGINEERING JOBS

One of our clients, a Major International Operator is currently seeking a Business Planner to join their Calgary, AB team.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:
This position will be responsible for creating an understanding and maximizing the full value of elements within individual oil sands assets, as well as on a full field development basis, through the integration of technical, commercial and fiscal elements to drive important business decisions. The role will expose the successful candidate to every element of the oil sands business and is excellent for developing technical, business and strategic skills.



ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Develop competence in several technical and non-technical disciplines, in order to:
Convert ideas to plans through models, in support of a project, for example
Articulate plans to colleagues and management, leading economic development towards a decision
Support other cross-discipline initiatives as technical liaison between groups, improving communication, transparency and organizational understanding of business drivers

QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate shall have:
Approximately 5 years of engineering experience in any discipline, with an interest in learning other areas of business; an understanding of economics is helpful but not a barrier
SAGD experience preferred
Detail oriented; strong analytical skills; good with handling and synthesizing information from a variety of sources

PERSONAL QUALITIES:
Strong communication skills, especially listening and interpreting issues
An eagerness to demonstrate, lead processes, make assumptions, make mistakes, correct mistakes, and take on initiatives beyond comfort zones
Well-rounded business acumen with high standards, business ethics, and leadership in line with our client's values
Independent work ethic and, at the same time, ability to be a strong team player with a hands on attitude to cooperate effectively in a matrix organization
Excellent written and oral command of English
Takes initiative, is highly detail oriented, and has strong follow-up skills
Strong interpersonal skills

To apply please send your resume to Andrea at astepansky@airenergi.com