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Plexus to sell wellhead exploration business to TechnipFMC

2017-10-23 01:00:00| Offshore Technology

Plexus Holdings has signed a business purchase agreement (BPA) to sell its wellhead exploration equipment and services business for jack-up applications to FMC Technologies (TFMC), a subsidiary of TechnipFMC.

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Ophir Energy signs new offshore exploration contract in Equatorial Guinea

2017-10-20 01:00:00| Offshore Technology

Ophir Energy has signed a new production sharing contract (PSC) with the Ministry of Mines and Hydrocarbons of Equatorial Guinea and national oil company GEPetrol for Block EG-24 in offshore Rio Muni.

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Chevron ends Great Australian Bight exploration programme

2017-10-16 01:00:00| Offshore Technology

Chevron Australia has terminated its Great Australian Bight exploration programme, citing the current low oil price environment and inability to compete for capital in its global portfolio.

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Internal Research Fellow PostDoc in Future Human Exploration Technologies

2017-10-10 13:13:01| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Research Fellowship Opportunity in the Directorate of Human Spaceflight and Robotic Exploration Programmes. ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications from women are encouraged. Post Internal Research Fellow PostDoc in Future Human Exploration Technologies This post is classified F1. Location ESOC, Darmstadt, Germany Description The Internal Research Fellow will be based at the European Astronaut Centre in Cologne, Germany. The European Astronaut Centres tasks are centered around the human component of human spaceflight astronaut selection, training, medical support and surveillance, as well as support of astronauts and their families during preparation for and during while on space missions to the International Space Station ISS. In order to make the operational experience of EAC available also to other ESA activities, in particular for the preparation of human exploration, EAC is will establishing a new lunar analogue facility which will allows for the demonstration of human exploration enabling technologies. One aspect of this facility is the implementation of a renewable standalone power system to power elements of the facility e.g. an analogue habitat. This position is made available by the Italian Space Agency ASI as part of the ESAASI integrated team. Interested candidates are highly encouraged to visit the ESA website www.esa.int Fields of activitiesresearch The Research Fellow will be a part of the Spaceship EAC team. The Spaceship EAC team is composed of Research Fellows, Young Graduate Trainees and university interns performing their final year projects within the fields of research and development indicated below. The postholder will mentor some university students and assure an appropriate level of research to be compliant with their university requirements. The postholder will also be working on the following further activities Performing applied research in the area of energy systems, specifically topics aligned with energy provision for human exploration scenarios. Practical projects supporting the analogue facility are particularly encouraged. Assuring that the research is coordinated and aligned with a. The European Space Exploration Technology Roadmap b. Currently discussed lunar exploration scenarios and related logistical constraints c. Relevant ongoing RD activities at ESA or funded by ESA d. Commercially available technologies and components Helping to identify partners in ESA, industry and academia that are interested in contributing to or using the new analogue facility Actively participating in conferences and meetings to share and promote hisher knowledge. Periodically report to the Italian Space Agency about the performed activities. Technical competencies Knowledge relevant to the field of research Researchpublication record Ability to conduct research autonomously Ability to gather and share relevant information Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Behavioural competencies Communication Self Motivation Problem Solving CrossCultural Sensitivity Results Orientation Education Applicants must have completed their PhD or equivalent studies in engineering or a related field that is relevant for the above fields of activity. Preference will be given to applications submitted by candidates within five years of receiving their PhD. Additional requirements Applicants must have research experience in at least one of the following domains lunar research, lunar analogues, energy systems, InSitu Resource Utilization ISRU , human space flight operations andor technology. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of English is required for this post. As the position is sponsored by the Italian Space Agency ASI, Italian language knowledge at C1 level of the Common European Reference Framework for Languages CERF is required. Knowledge of other member state languages is considered an asset. Other information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. The closing date for applications is 07 November 2017. In addition to your CV and your motivation letter, please add your proposal of no more than 5 pages outlining your proposed research in the additional documents field of the application information section. Candidates are asked to arrange for 3 reference letters, to be sent by the referees themselves, before the closing date to temp.htresa.int. Please ensure your name is mentioned in the subject of the email. If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resourcesesa.int. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada and Slovenia as well as Bulgaria, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia as European Cooperating States ECS. Priority will first be given to candidates from underrepresented Member States. In accordance with the European Space Agencys security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment Apply HERE

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