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Write an eye-catching assistant manager resume to transition into the position. Learn how to craft a compelling summary statement, use formatting to stand out, and include the right skills. Use keywords to narrow your search for the perfect job.

ABOUT THE COMPANY: W&T Offshore (NYSE: WTI) has been an independent oil and natural gas producer active in the acquisition, exploration, and development of properties in the Gulf of Mexico since 1983.. Provide contract review for marketing agreements for key terms, analyze and update agreements including, but not limited to, gas pipeline, oil pipeline, NAESB, GBA, PHA, and other marketing-related agreements.. Special project assignments include but are not limited to RSG, Ferc 552, Field breakdown report, NGL Processing elections, and ad hoc requests. Ability to wear a hard hat, flame retardant clothing, steel toe safety boots and a full-face respirator (emergency use only). W&T Offshore Inc. offers competitive total rewards including health & welfare benefits, 401k match, competitive pay and an annual bonus program (STI).

marketing representative

ABOUT THE COMPANY: W&T Offshore (NYSE: WTI) has been an independent oil and natural gas producer active in the acquisition, exploration, and development of properties in the Gulf of Mexico since 1983. We take pride in offering excellent work/life balance, a strong community environment, and a diverse asset portfolio. WORKING LOCATION: Houston Office - 5718 WESTHEIMER RD 77057 FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Full-Time SCHEDULE: Flex Friday (Mon-Thurs – 9/Friday 4 Remote) EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Salaried-Exempt POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the logistics and administration of all natural gas sales volumes and other hydrocarbons, as assigned. Provide contract review for marketing agreements for key terms, analyze and update agreements including, but not limited to, gas pipeline, oil pipeline, NAESB, GBA, PHA, and other marketing-related agreements. Primary Responsibilities <ul><li>Flow nominations on oil and gas product pipelines, as assigned</li><li>Monitors pipeline outages, operational flow orders, and critical notices to minimize impacts on the company and communicate such notices and actions necessary to operational employees.</li><li>Calculates daily/monthly production sales availabilities and recommends base load and swing sales percentages. </li><li>Responsible for updating flow schematics for each property for their area of responsibility. </li><li>Back up scheduling duties for other properties to ensure company exposure is managed and for employee development. Participates in oil and gas bid awards, as assigned </li><li>Verifies accuracy of sales confirmation</li><li>Manages the company’s product imbalance position</li><li>Special project assignments include but are not limited to RSG, Ferc 552, Field breakdown report, NGL Processing elections, and ad hoc requests</li><li>Reviews applicable SOX narratives and is responsible for compliance</li><li>Assists in new production connection evaluations, as requested</li><li>Assists in commercial optimization of existing production, as requested</li><li>Reviews and approves rates on transportation invoices for AP process</li><li>Monitors company credit limits with buyers</li><li>Prepares various internal sales accrual reports for accounting.</li><li>Prepares and reviews sales invoices to buyers</li><li>Reviews new PHA\GBA database entries for compliance </li><li>Compiles active marketing contract lists as requested for divest packages as requested</li><li>Participates in due diligence review of acquisitions as requested</li><li>Complies with ONRR data requests</li><li>Employees in this role are expected to be on call, responding to critical issues that may arise during evenings and weekends. </li></ul>Knowledge, Education & Experience <ul><li>A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Engineering and 1-5 years of O&G industry experience required (internships considered)</li><li>In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, 8 years minimum experience in O&G is required</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Excellent organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.</li><li>Excellent time management skills with an ability to prioritize and manage projects.</li><li>Interest in energy business, operations, and marketing.</li><li>General PC ability\Advanced Excel skills required </li></ul>Essential Functions Successful job applicants will be able to perform these functions. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. <ul><li>Report to the Corporate Office daily and adhere to the schedule</li><li>Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and/or electronic device</li><li>Ability to have face-to-face conversations with stakeholders, peers, and executive management</li><li>Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around the work environment as needed</li><li>Comply with company policies and procedures </li></ul>Physical Requirements <ul><li>Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, and stooping</li><li>Occasional lifting up to 10 lbs. </li><li>Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator</li><li>Ability to wear a hard hat, flame retardant clothing, steel toe safety boots and a full-face respirator (emergency use only) </li></ul>This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee. W&T Offshore is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. W&T Offshore Inc. offers competitive total rewards including health & welfare benefits, 401k match, competitive pay and an annual bonus program (STI). W&T Offshore does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role.

Marketing Rep / Sr. Marketing Representative (Gas Scheduling)

Key environmental programs to be managed include air permit compliance and reporting, greenhouse gas reporting, BOEM air emission reporting, NPDES (onshore, state waters, and federal waters), CERCLA/SARA reporting and waste management.. Manage company-wide compliance, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements of various federal and state permits related to Air, Water, and Waste (e.g., Title V, NPDES, AQS, etc.). Manage company-wide compliance with federal and state regulatory programs (e.g., SPCC, RCRA, SARA, RMP/PSM, etc.). Provide oversight and support for the Environmental Engineer (onsite) with ongoing operations compliance for existing environmental permits (Onshore Treatment Facility near Mobile, AL). 8-10 years of hands-on environmental experience in the upstream Oil & Gas industry is highly preferred

program manager

﻿<h5>Job Description</h5><div>Job Description<div><div><div><div>ABOUT THE COMPANY: W&T Offshore, Inc. (NYSE: WTI) is a thriving, independent oil and natural gas producer operating in the Gulf of Mexico, the second-largest producing basin in the U.S. for nearly four decades.ABOUT OUR EMPLOYEES: We have built a team of talented and collaborative individuals who are committed to cultivating a culture of integrity, honesty, trust, respect, and communication. Our mission is to attract and retain like-minded team members who will grow and prosper within our W&T community. W&T offers a competitive total rewards program designed to provide competitive pay, health and financial benefits, and work-life balance.WORKING LOCATION:<ul><li>Primary Interest: Houston, TX Office – 5718 WESTHEIMER RD 77057 or Theodore Office (Mobile, AL) – 6000 DEAKLE RD 36582 </li><li>May Consider: New Iberia, LA Office – 719 HIGHWAY 90 EAST 70560</li></ul>FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Full-TimeSCHEDULE: Mon -Thurs - 9 hours (in-office)/Friday - 4 hours (remote)FLSA STATUS: Salary - Exempt POSITION SUMMARY: The Environmental Program Manager (EPM) is a corporate-level position and is responsible for the implementation of all environmental programs for W&T and reports to the VP HSER. The EPM is responsible for maintaining compliance with all environmental regulations in the Gulf of Mexico and Mobile Bay operations. Key environmental programs to be managed include air permit compliance and reporting, greenhouse gas reporting, BOEM air emission reporting, NPDES (onshore, state waters, and federal waters), CERCLA/SARA reporting and waste management. The EPM also assists in the development and delivery of environmental training for W&T employees and contractors. The successful candidate will work well in a matrix environment where they can influence employees to improve processes and performance without having direct authority. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li>Manage company-wide compliance, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements of various federal and state permits related to Air, Water, and Waste (e.g., Title V, NPDES, AQS, etc.)</li><li>Manage company-wide compliance with federal and state regulatory programs (e.g., SPCC, RCRA, SARA, RMP/PSM, etc.)</li><li>Provide oversight and support for the Environmental Engineer (onsite) with ongoing operations compliance for existing environmental permits (Onshore Treatment Facility near Mobile, AL)</li><li>Work with consultants as needed, to maintain regulatory compliance, including reviewing proposals, communicating scopes of work, keeping consultants on task, reviewing deliverables, reviewing invoices, maintaining project budgets</li><li>Communicate with plant/offshore operations personnel, HSER Department, VP HSER, and others on a regular basis to promote the team working environment</li><li>Communicate with regulatory agencies, as applicable, to maintain good relationships between the agencies and W&T Offshore</li><li>Revise procedures, manuals, plans, etc. as needed</li><li>Update and maintain all environmental data and any recordkeeping</li><li>Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management</li></ul>MINIMUM QUALIFICAITONS: <ul><li>Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Management, Science, Engineering, or equivalent required. </li><li>10 + years of hands-on environmental experience required </li></ul>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: <ul><li>8-10 years of hands-on environmental experience in the upstream Oil & Gas industry is highly preferred</li></ul>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER WORK REQUIREMENTS: <ul><li>Knowledge of EPA and all other state and local regulations</li><li>Experience actively managing Title V permits is highly desirable</li><li>Experience managing Green House Gas (GHG) reporting is highly desirable</li><li>Experience with NPDES compliance in US Federal Waters is highly desirable</li><li>Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish excellent working relationships</li><li>Familiarity with H2S environment and associated risks to perform adequate analysis and ensure compliance</li><li>Excellent written and oral communications </li><li>Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite </li></ul>WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: <ul><li>Frequent travel between office locations (50-75%) to facilitate oversight, collaboration, regulatory inspections, etc.</li><li>Routine work is performed at a workstation on a networked computer</li><li>Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, and twisting as necessary</li><li>Requires wearing personal protective safety equipment (safety glasses, earplugs, air respirators, appropriate footwear, etc.) when visiting field sites.</li><li>May be required to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds</li><li>Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and/or electronic device</li><li>Exposure to outdoor weather conditions</li><li>Some exposure to industrial fumes and hazardous chemicals</li></ul>This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee. W&T Offshore is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. W&T Offshore Inc. offers competitive total rewards including health & welfare benefits, 401k match, competitive pay, and an annual bonus program (STI).W&T Offshore does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role.</div></div></div></div></div>