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Small TSXListed Canadian
International E & P Company
(W/Offices in California, Columbia,
Brazil, & Canada)
VP Finance / San Clemente, CA

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will lead and manage the financing; risk profiling, controllership, financial analysis, information systems, and administrative support functions.

The VP Finance will determine and provide for capital requirements and work closely with debt and equity sources to assure funds to support growth. He/She will direct preparation of monthly consolidations, capital return and allocation reports, budget comparisons against plan, tax, and other meaningful internal and external reports to measure performance against the business plan and return on capital expectations.

The successful candidate will advise the CEO and the management team in the capital allocation process providing the financial return analysis to determine use of equity and/or debt capital in acquisitions and funding of exploitation, production, development, and (if appropriate) exploration. The successful candidate will participate in acquisitions and support closing negotiations.

The VP will selectively cultivate relationships with debt and equity sources, investment and commercial banks, other financial institutions, and value appraisal firms. The final candidate will be a "hands-on" financial strategist and tactician, providing for future funding and evaluating use and allocation of capital to enhance shareholder value while maintaining options for new opportunities.

The VP will assure commercial bank credits as needed and with the CEO co-lead external capital-raising efforts. The VP will support timely and meaningful communication of company performance to investors, lenders, and investment bankers as appropriate. The VP will have had fairly recent access to debt and/or equity capital markets, including existing relationships with investment and commercial bankers.

The Vice President of Finance will manage the build-out of a competent accounting and finance team.

Position Requirements

• This position requires a current certification in the state of California and a familiarity / general understanding of Canadian finance and accounting procedure.
• Willingness to travel to Canada and South America as needs of job dictate.
• 5-10 years of finance, accounting, and/or audit experience. Experience in accounting in the exploration and production industry is desired.
• Experience in financial reporting, budgets, forecasting, and management reporting as it pertains to the oil & gas industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA a must and a Masters in Accountancy a plus.
• Superior GAAP and SOX compliance knowledge.
• Excellent computer skills, especially with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task required.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, strong communication skills, and results oriented.
• Ability to work overtime as required to meet internal and reporting deadlines.
• Based on prior experience, have access to domestic and selected international capital sources and markets.

For more information please contact Marek Helstrom at (661) 319-1700 or email at MHelstrom@pvecorp.com.

Technician
Geology Department-P1731

Salary: Dependent upon qualifications
Regular, full-time, 12-month position

Will maintain depts equipment, vehicle, and physical facilities; help organize map and sample collections; assist with classroom and research activities; and preparation/participation of field trips, including driving, as needed. Infrequently, assistance outside of normal business hours may be required. Since this position involves transportation and lifting of heavy laboratory specimens, field gear, and research equipment, employment is contingent upon a driving record acceptable to the College’s automobile liability insurer and successful completion of a functional capacity test.

Requires a Master’s degree in geology or earth science (or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience); and strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to work congenially with co-workers in an academic setting is essential, attention to the safe use of equipment and facilities is vital, and the aptitude for mechanical/computing tasks is desirable.

For further information about the department or position, please go to: http://www.geology.pomona.edu or contact Dr. Eric Grosfils at (909) 621-8673. All applicants must submit a letter of interest, a copy of their latest college transcript, and two letters of recommendation, preferably from geology instructors or professional supervisors to:

Pomona College
Attn: Human Resources,
550 N. College Avenue,
Claremont, CA 91711

or email to: staffjobs@pomona.edu.

Review of applications will commence on May 5, 2008 and continue until the position is filled.

Small TSXListed Canadian
International E & P Company
(W/Offices in California, Columbia,
Brazil, & Canada)
VP Exploration Operations / San Clemente, CA

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will provide oversight and leadership for all drilling and production operations; provide leadership in process analysis, performance management, cost and budget management, identifying opportunities for improving performance, effectiveness and efficiencies within the scope of operations. This individual will be responsible to provide oversight and guidance in overall drilling and production operations including environmental and safety compliance. Additionally, the successful candidate must have experience in business process analysis/re-engineering, financial analysis and modeling, and related activities.

The successful candidate must have strong analytical, presentation, and communication skills as well as significant experience managing and leading complex projects in foreign office and field locations.

Position Requirements:

• Willingness to travel to Canada and South America as needs dictate.
• Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Engineering with strong functional understanding of Oil & Gas exploration and development.
• General petroleum engineering experience – specifically:
• Well Intervention & workover;
• Well completions;
• Production operations;
• Ability to suggest and manage improvements to drilling, operations and service activities;
• Small-scale construction project capability;
• Supervision of service personnel;
• Broad understanding of subsurface issues (Prospect generation & target definition; Drilling; In-place volume estimation; Reservoir management);
• Ability to work with and influence operators to represent Company views as non-operator.
• Significant successful experience in Oil & Gas field operations in foreign locations.
• Experience in Oil & Gas operational budgeting, forecasting, and management.
• Exceptionally strong communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Self-starter with the ability to anticipate and proactively manage problems and situations.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task required.
• Ability to work as required to meet internal and reporting deadlines.
• Strong work ethic, positive and coachable attitude, with an eye for personal and professional growth.
• Team skills absolutely essential.

For more information please contact Marek Helstrom at (661) 319-1700 or email at MHelstrom@pvecorp.com.

Faculty Position
One-Year Non-Tenure-Stream
Teaching Position
University of Pittsburgh at Bradford

The Petroleum Technology program at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford announces a one-year, non-tenure-stream position to begin August 2008. The specialization areas are Petroleum Engineering/ Petroleum Geology. A Ph.D. or M.S. is preferred but candidates with a B.S. degree and extensive experience in the field of petroleum technology will be considered. The candidate will be asked to teach Petroleum Geology and Workshop Practices (in petroleum technology), Geophysical Prospecting, and Engineering Geology, together with courses in the candidate’s areas of specialty.

Applicants must be committed to undergraduate teaching, including practical and field-oriented courses.

Send statement of teaching and petroleum-related experiences, resume, and names and addresses of three references to Dr. Assad Panah, Director, Petroleum Technology program, 300 Campus Drive, Bradford, PA 16701–2898. Review of resumes will continue until the position is filled.

The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

June 30

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International Sample Library @ Midland – formerly Midland Sample Library. Established in 1947. Have 164,000 wells with 1,183,000,000 well samples and cores stored in 17 buildings from 26 states, Mexico, Canada and offshore Australia. We also have a geological supply inventory.

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