Current Opportunities

Logistics Accountant

Country: UK
Location: Aberdeen – (Discovery House)
Employment type: Employee
Requisition Number: UK01633
Closing Date: Jan-06-2025

Company Overview

CNOOC International, the international division of CNOOC Limited, is a global energy company with operations in Asia, Africa, the Americas and Europe. As one team, we are all united by our vision to deliver energy for all. Our successful growth as an upstream oil and gas producer has been achieved by consistently finding and developing world-class assets.

Our business is focused on safely exploring and producing from conventional offshore, unconventional and oil sands assets. As part of the CNOOC Group of companies, which span the entire energy supply chain, our size and capability create a competitive advantage that ensures we deliver long-term value. Our growth strategy is to safely and sustainably develop our high-quality portfolio to deliver energy for all.

Why CNOOC International?

At CNOOC International, we take pride in our corporate culture. From East to West, we foster an ethical, responsible and safety-first mindset to build trust among our stakeholders.

Bold ideas, diverse perspectives and the determination to fuel our success are what set us apart.

A career at CNOOC International is about moving forward – learning new skills, broadening experiences and making meaningful contributions. We offer an unprecedented opportunity for growth and development. Working for us means no matter what you do, you have the ability to make an immediate impact.

We operate the Buzzard, Golden Eagle and Scott platforms in the North Sea where our business strategy is to maximise the value of our existing portfolio whilst at the same time also creating opportunities for global growth.

The Role:

Due to an internal move, our Operations Accounting team is seeking a part-qualified accountant to join as a Logistics Accountant, based in the Aberdeen office. This role requires a proactive individual who is a quick learner and committed to effective teamwork. The successful candidate will support the logistics team by providing financial advice and constructively challenging processes to deliver value.

This position is ideal for someone with strong planning and problem-solving skills who can work independently with various stakeholders. It also offers the opportunity to demonstrate initiative by identifying and implementing process improvements to ensure the delivery of a high-quality, fit-for-purpose service. To support ongoing development, the role provides a pathway for potential progression within the CNOOC Finance team after an agreed period, enabling you to broaden your knowledge and experience within the function.

You will:

In this role, you will focus on Process Improvement and Communication by proactively identifying gaps in existing processes and opportunities for enhancement. You will collaborate with multiple stakeholders to agree on and implement improvement plans, document and streamline processes to increase efficiency, and seek ways to develop and automate systems to enhance reporting and focus on value-added activities.

In the Logistics area, you will be working with key stakeholders to allocate and explain the logistics pool, including vessels, helicopters, and shore base operations. You will be responsible for maintaining logistics procedures, monitoring and reporting on logistics activities, and preparing monthly management reports, outlooks, and accruals with a strong attention to detail. There is scope to develop and improve systems to automate logistics processes and reports further. Familiarity with relevant contracts is essential to ensure compliance, and you will also coordinate and support the creation of budgets involving logistics, while maintaining the Accounts Receivable Register for logistics-related invoices. Additionally, you will provide support for joint venture and contract audits.

As a member of the team, you will also provide support and vacation cover for colleagues, including the Inventory Accountant. This offers opportunities for cross-training and skill development across various areas, ensuring collaborative and comprehensive support within the team.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have a strong personal drive to deliver high-quality work with meticulous self-review and the ability to plan and prioritise effectively under tight or conflicting deadlines. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are essential, along with a self-confident, approachable, and flexible “can-do” attitude.

The role requires someone who is self-aware and independent, with a proven track record of creating and implementing improvements and solutions.

Candidates must have a related degree or equivalent experience and be a part-qualified accountant.

CNOOC and You:

In this role, you can participate in our Compressed Work Schedule (CWS), which offers two Fridays off per month in exchange for an additional 45 minutes of work each day. You will work collaboratively with colleagues in the office from Monday to Thursday, and from home on a Friday, when not on a CWS day.  Additionally, we provide free lunches for all employees and direct contractors.

In return for your dedication, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package that acknowledges your contributions and supports your family.  Our standard benefits include competitive healthcare and dental coverage for you and your dependants, company-paid life insurance and accident coverage, generous vacation time, and a competitive company pension plan with a substantial match and company contribution. We also provide a complimentary annual health check.

We are committed to our deliverables, but we also know how to have fun. We host several wellness challenges each year to support mental, physical, financial, and social health.  Our team members also engage in community support through financial contributions and volunteer initiatives.

What sets us apart are bold ideas, diverse perspectives and the determination to fuel our success.

Join us and experience a career that truly moves forward.

Closing Statement

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No agency or telephone inquiries please.

Only applicants who are authorised to work in the UK, without company sponsorship, on a full-time, permanent basis will be considered.

Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

Specialist – Science Technology Management, PMO, Cost Control

Country: Canada
Location: Calgary
Employment Type: Employee
Requisition Number: CAN02592
Closing Date: Dec-30-2024

Company Overview

Welcome to CNOOC International. We are a global energy company and subsidiary of CNOOC Limited with a vision of delivering safe, sustainable energy for all.

CNOOC International, the international division of CNOOC Limited, is a global energy company with operations in Asia, Africa, the Americas, the Middle East and Europe. Our successful growth as an upstream oil and gas producer has been achieved by consistently finding and developing world-class assets.

Our business is focused on safely exploring and producing from conventional offshore, unconventional and oil sands assets. As part of the CNOOC Group of companies, which span the entire energy supply chain, our size and capability create a competitive advantage that ensures we deliver long-term value.

In Canada, CNOOC International has oil sands assets in Long Lake, located in northern Alberta just south of Fort McMurray, which is a SAGD and partial Upgrader operation with production capacity of 85,000 barrels of bitumen a day. We also have interest in several other oil sands projects, including Hangingstone, operated by Greenfire Resources Operating Corporation and Syncrude’s oil sands mining upgrading facility. In addition to our oil sands business, we have shale gas land in Northeast British Columbia, a power station in Balzac, Alberta, and interest in a wind farm in southern Alberta. Calgary is our regional corporate office for all North America.

CNOOC and You

Your career at CNOOC is about moving forward – learning new skills, broadening experiences, and making meaningful contributions. From personal career development that enables you to fulfill your potential, to employee programs that help you make the most of work life balance.

We encourage and promote work-life balance by allowing you to participate in our Compressed Work Schedule (CWS) that will give you two Fridays off per monthand flexible work hours.

In exchange for your dedicated work is a total rewards package that not only recognizes your contribution, but also provides for your family. We offer competitive Company-paid benefits that support your mental, physical and financial well-being! Including an annual Wellness Account, a generous paramedical allowance, and access to a team of Virtual Health Care professionals to guide you to the right medical resource. Save for your future by participating in our Pension plan and join our Savings Plan with Company-matching. We encourage you to further step up for your community by giving you two paid volunteer days, volunteer rewards and sports grants to support causes you are passionate about.

Bold ideas, diverse perspectives, and the determination to fuel our success are what set us apart. Therefore, we are seeking a Specialist – Science Technology Management, PMO, Cost Control to join our growing team in Calgary, Alberta. This dynamic role will be instrumental in overseeing the processes, standards, and governance of Research & Development projects, IT Project Management and IT Budget and cost control. Working directly with the IT Leadership team, this position plays a key role in successfully delivering IT’s annual capital program, optimizing processes, coordinating strategic initiatives, and achieving IT’s key results. 

Your Background

• Experience in Business Analysis or Project Management.

• Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5-10 years of experience including working on multiple projects as a business analyst or project manager. However, a new grad or junior candidate who shows a strong interest and aptitude would be considered for a growth opportunity.

• Professional BA or PM certification is an asset.

• Ability to communicate and collaborate with senior business leaders across IT, Finance, Operations, and Technical Services teams.

• Experience in facilitation and requirements gathering.

• Ability to derive insights from data and communicate ideas effectively.

• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.

• Working experience of Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint, knowledge of PowerBI preferred.

• Familiarity with data visualization, data virtualization, data integration, and data warehousing tools and techniques.

• Post Secondary Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.

Your Role with Our Team

• Oversee R&D Project collection, approval process, execution tracking.

• Lead the development and management of IT/Science Technology roadmaps.

• Coordinate IT budget & cost analysis, identifying opportunities for cost savings.

• Lead IT Project Management Office ensuring effective execution of IT’s annual Capital program.

• Support IT Leadership team to develop and execute short-term and long-term strategic initiatives.

• Monitor IT compliance with internal audit and IT governance and risk teams.

• Track progress of IT key performance indicators (KPIs) including operations, project execution, cost control, safety & security as well as KPIs from managed service providers.

Your Career Development

The opportunities are limitless when you join our team. Our employees are encouraged to drive their development, enhancing their career through experiences, exposure, and education. A mentoring program, on-demand e-Learning courses, and formal training opportunities are all ways in which CNOOC International supports your career growth.

Closing Statement

All positions require background checks which could include:

• Criminal police record check
• Education verification
• Credential verification

Reservoir Engineer

Country: Canada
Location: Calgary
Employment Type: Employee
Requisition Number: CAN02589
Closing Date: Dec-19-2024

Company Overview

Welcome to CNOOC International. We are a global energy company and subsidiary of CNOOC Limited with a vision of delivering safe, sustainable energy for all.

CNOOC International, the international division of CNOOC Limited, is a global energy company with operations in Asia, Africa, the Americas, the Middle East and Europe. Our successful growth as an upstream oil and gas producer has been achieved by consistently finding and developing world-class assets.

Our business is focused on safely exploring and producing from conventional offshore, unconventional and oil sands assets. As part of the CNOOC Group of companies, which span the entire energy supply chain, our size and capability create a competitive advantage that ensures we deliver long-term value.

In Canada, CNOOC International has oil sands assets in Long Lake, located in northern Alberta just south of Fort McMurray, which is a SAGD and partial Upgrader operation with production capacity of 85,000 barrels of bitumen a day. We also have interest in several other oil sands projects, including Hangingstone, operated by Greenfire Resources Operating Corporation and Syncrude’s oil sands mining upgrading facility. In addition to our oil sands business, we have shale gas land in Northeast British Columbia, a power station in Balzac, Alberta, and interest in a wind farm in southern Alberta. Calgary is our regional corporate office for all North America.

CNOOC and You

Your career at CNOOC is about moving forward – learning new skills, broadening experiences, and making meaningful contributions. From personal career development that enables you to fulfill your potential, to employee programs that help you make the most of work life balance.

We encourage and promote work-life balance by allowing you to participate in our Compressed Work Schedule (CWS) that will give you two Fridays off per monthand flexible work hours.

In exchange for your dedicated work is a total rewards package that not only recognizes your contribution, but also provides for your family. We offer competitive Company-paid benefits that support your mental, physical and financial well-being! Including an annual Wellness Account, a generous paramedical allowance, and access to a team of Virtual Health Care professionals to guide you to the right medical resource. Save for your future by participating in our Pension plan and join our Savings Plan with Company-matching. We encourage you to further step up for your community by giving you two paid volunteer days, volunteer rewards and sports grants to support causes you are passionate about.

We are looking for a skilled professional with at least 5 years of experience in thermal reservoir engineering. You will have the opportunity for significant personal development and to make a material contribution to CNOOC International as we continue to grow in North America. The ideal candidate will have a solid track record of contributing to complex projects, with an ability to handle both independent and collaborative tasks. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys taking on new challenges and growing their skillset, with the opportunity to contribute to decision-making and project leadership. You will work alongside a talented team while continuing your professional development.

Your Role with Our Team

• Reservoir Optimization: Contribute to the development of SAGD reservoir operating strategy for new and legacy wells. Support technical recommendations and support of economic evaluations of workovers and improvement projects. Monitor and analyze production data, performance, and other reservoir data to maximize value, optimize performance while ensuring compliance. Get the opportunity to work with a wide range of well types and production stages including new SAGD well pairs, infills, and late life legacy wells.
• Development Planning: Provide Reservoir Engineering support for development projects including new sustaining pads and/or infield opportunities, increasing resource capture and performance. Work with a multidisciplinary team to identify and evaluate opportunities. The team is currently moving forward on multiple operated development programs with significant near-term capital committed.
• Production Forecasting: Apply various forecasting techniques such as data driven models, analogues, and simulation methods to support various corporate processes such as budget and reserves. Work to improve the efficiency and accuracy of current forecasting methods.
• Technical Studies / Subsurface Technology: Gathering data/information, developing data models, providing analysis and interpretation of results, highlighting anomalies, following up to clarify and validate information, and preparing and providing results and findings.
• Analytics: Independently apply planning and forecasting tools developed by the team in R, verifying quality of inputs & outputs and working with developers to adapt and improve the toolset and underlying database.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Project updates, technical presentations to team and senior leaders
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Working with Oil Sands Production and Development Teams, Planning/Finance, Drilling and Completions, Health+Safety+Environment, and Facilities.
• Continuous Improvement: Constantly seek to improve our methodologies and evaluation techniques, as well as ideas that would enhance the key metrics of the SAGD project, such as steam-oil-ratio or cumulative recoverable oil.

Your Background

We are interested in hearing from candidates with the following:  

• Undergraduate or post-graduate degree in Engineering
• Professional designation with APEGA
• 5+ years of experience in thermal reservoir engineering
• Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Broad knowledge of geology, geophysics, petrophysics, and production engineering
• Working knowledge and understanding of the upstream Oilsands business model
• Experience of the following:
  • Reservoir forecasting experience in oil and gas (SAGD preferred)
  • Oil Sands reserves evaluation
  • SAGD Development Projects
  • Economic Evaluation
  • Probabilistic & Uncertainty Analysis
  • Thermal Simulation
• Experience with impairments in SAGD reservoirs, such as top gas, bottom water & caprock integrity, would be considered an asset
• Operational, SAGD or other thermal process experience is desirable
• Software: Excel, Spotfire / PowerBI, R / Python, CMG / Intersect

Desired Skills / Attributes 

• Displays a strong personal commitment to Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)
• Displays honesty and integrity in all interactions and decisions
• Works in a collaborative style and actively seeks to build networks
• Shares knowledge and participates in joint initiatives and problem-solving activities
• Works well under pressure and delivers timely results
• Able to balance multiple assignments and prioritize effectively  
• Able to work independently
• Committed to organizational and technical excellence

Your Career Development

The opportunities are limitless when you join our team. Our employees are encouraged to drive their development, enhancing their career through experiences, exposure, and education. A mentoring program, on-demand e-Learning courses, and formal training opportunities are all ways in which CNOOC International supports your career growth.

Closing Statement

All positions require background checks which could include:

Credential verification

Criminal police record check

Education verification

Sr. Reservoir Engineer

Country: Canada
Location: Calgary
Employment Type: Employee
Requisition Number: CAN02590
Closing Date: Dec-19-2024

Company Overview

Welcome to CNOOC International. We are a global energy company and subsidiary of CNOOC Limited with a vision of delivering safe, sustainable energy for all.

CNOOC International, the international division of CNOOC Limited, is a global energy company with operations in Asia, Africa, the Americas, the Middle East and Europe. Our successful growth as an upstream oil and gas producer has been achieved by consistently finding and developing world-class assets.

Our business is focused on safely exploring and producing from conventional offshore, unconventional and oil sands assets. As part of the CNOOC Group of companies, which span the entire energy supply chain, our size and capability create a competitive advantage that ensures we deliver long-term value.

In Canada, CNOOC International has oil sands assets in Long Lake, located in northern Alberta just south of Fort McMurray, which is a SAGD and partial Upgrader operation with production capacity of 85,000 barrels of bitumen a day. We also have interest in several other oil sands projects, including Hangingstone, operated by Greenfire Resources Operating Corporation and Syncrude’s oil sands mining upgrading facility. In addition to our oil sands business, we have shale gas land in Northeast British Columbia, a power station in Balzac, Alberta, and interest in a wind farm in southern Alberta. Calgary is our regional corporate office for all North America.

CNOOC and You

Your career at CNOOC is about moving forward – learning new skills, broadening experiences, and making meaningful contributions. From personal career development that enables you to fulfill your potential, to employee programs that help you make the most of work life balance.

We encourage and promote work-life balance by allowing you to participate in our Compressed Work Schedule (CWS) that will give you two Fridays off per monthand flexible work hours.

In exchange for your dedicated work is a total rewards package that not only recognizes your contribution, but also provides for your family. We offer competitive Company-paid benefits that support your mental, physical and financial well-being! Including an annual Wellness Account, a generous paramedical allowance, and access to a team of Virtual Health Care professionals to guide you to the right medical resource.  Save for your future by participating in our Pension plan and join our Savings Plan with Company-matching. We encourage you to further step up for your community by giving you two paid volunteer days, volunteer rewards and sports grants to support causes you are passionate about.

Your Role with Our Team

This exciting position is based in Calgary, AB, working in our Oil Sands Subsurface Development team. We are seeking a highly experienced professional with 15+ years of expertise in thermal reservoir engineering. You will have the opportunity for significant personal development and to make a material contribution to CNOOC International as we continue to grow in North America. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a proven track record of managing complex projects. You will be expected to mentor junior staff and provide high-level direction across multiple technical functions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Reservoir Optimization: Develop SAGD reservoir operating strategy for new and legacy wells, including technical recommendations and support of economic evaluations of workovers and improvement projects. Monitor and analyze production data, performance, and other reservoir data to maximize value, optimize performance while ensuring compliance. Get the opportunity to work with a wide range of well types and production stages including new SAGD well pairs, infills, and late life legacy wells.
• Development Planning: Provide Reservoir Engineering expertise for development projects including new sustaining pads and/or infield opportunities, increasing resource capture and performance. Work with a multidisciplinary team to identify and evaluate opportunities. The team is currently moving forward on multiple operated development programs with significant near-term capital committed.
• Production Forecasting: Apply various forecasting techniques such as data driven models, analogues, and simulation methods to support various corporate processes such as budget and reserves. Work to improve the efficiency and accuracy of current forecasting methods.
• Technical Studies / Subsurface Technology: Gathering data/information, developing data models, providing analysis and interpretation of results, highlighting anomalies, following up to clarify and validate information, and preparing and providing results and findings.
• Analytics: Independently apply planning and forecasting tools developed by the team in R, verifying quality of inputs & outputs and working with developers to adapt and improve the toolset and underlying database.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Project updates, technical presentations to team and senior leaders
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Working with Oil Sands Production and Development Teams, Planning/Finance, Drilling and Completions, Health+Safety+Environment, and Facilities.
• Continuous Improvement: Constantly seek to improve our methodologies and evaluation techniques, as well as ideas that would enhance the key metrics of the SAGD project, such as steam-oil-ratio or cumulative recoverable oil. Provide mentorship to junior staff.

Your Background

We are interested in hearing from candidates with the following:

• Undergraduate or post-graduate degree in Engineering
• Professional designation with APEGA
• 15+ years of experience in thermal reservoir engineering
• Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Broad knowledge of geology, geophysics, petrophysics, and production engineering
• Working knowledge and understanding of the upstream Oilsands business model
• Detailed knowledge and / or experience of the following:
  • Reservoir forecasting experience in oil and gas (SAGD preferred)
  • Oil Sands reserves evaluation
  • SAGD Development Projects
  • Economic Evaluation
  • Probabilistic & Uncertainty Analysis
  • Thermal Simulation
• Experience with impairments in SAGD reservoirs, such as top gas, bottom water & caprock integrity, would be considered an asset
• Operational, SAGD or other thermal process experience is desirable
• Software: Excel, Spotfire / PowerBI, R / Python, CMG / Intersect

Desired Skills / Attributes 

• Displays a strong personal commitment to Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)
• Displays honesty and integrity in all interactions and decisions
• Works in a collaborative style and actively seeks to build networks
• Shares knowledge and participates in joint initiatives and problem-solving activities
• Works well under pressure and delivers timely results
• Able to balance multiple assignments and prioritize effectively  
• Able to work independently
• Committed to organizational and technical excellence

Your Career Development

The opportunities are limitless when you join our team. Our employees are encouraged to drive their development, enhancing their career through experiences, exposure, and education. A mentoring program, on-demand e-Learning courses, and formal training opportunities are all ways in which CNOOC International supports your career growth.

Closing Statement

All positions require background checks which could include:

Credential verification

Criminal police record check

Education verification