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Forest fire in Alberta, Canada prompts Cenovus Energy to shut operations at Foster Creek
2015-05-26 01:00:00| Hydrocarbons Technology
Canadian oil company Cenovus Energy has shut down production at its Foster Creek thermal oil sands project and Athabasca natural gas operations as a precautionary measure against a forest fire in northeastern Alberta.
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Cenovus shuts Foster Creek oilsands operations due to forest fire
2015-05-25 16:36:35| Energy - Topix.net
Cenovus Energy Inc. has shut down production at its Foster Creek oilsands and Athabasca natural gas operations due to a nearby forest fire. The company pulled 1,800 people from the site due to the fire's proximity to the only access road to the facilities.
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System Operations Engineer
2015-05-22 14:04:36| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Serco is a FTSE 250 international service company that improves the quality and efficiency of essential services that matter to millions of people around the world. The work we do for national and local governments involves us in the most important areas of public services, including science and defence. Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies. With over 1500 staff in the space business covering a wide spectrum of experience and skills, we convey best practice, expertise and innovation in our business. For our activities in EUMETSAT, we are currently looking for a System Operations Engineer. Tasks and Responsibilities As a member of RSO, the Key Person shall provide support to the development and operation of the MSG Ground Segment and the EPS Overall Ground System OGS, as well as their evolution. Main duties will include the support to System operations in a realtime operations environment Endtoend operations monitoring Communications systems operations Security operations Infrastructure operations and evolution Business Continuity Multimission operations, including mass storage and archiving System Evolutions for existing and new programmes Manual and Automated system and satellite operations including planning and scheduling. The role comprises a range of tasks including the provision of support to the routine operation of the LEO GEO ground segments, as well as their evolution to include new programmes and system operations. The Key Person will be responsible for the definition andor maintenance of the routine operations procedures pertaining to system operations and the interfaces of the key systems within the ground segment, in accordance with the established EUMETSAT Operations Department configuration management and quality assurance practices. The Key Person will acquire and maintain a Systemwide view of the EUMETSAT ground segments. The Key Person will review any planned changes to the system configurations for LEO and GEO ground segments, and support the investigation of anomalies encountered through the routine system and ground segment operations. The Key Person will support the development and operations preparation for recurrent satellites in existing operational programs e.g. MetopC and MSG4, and for future operational programs now in development including Sentinel3, MTG and EPSSG. The key person will interface with project teams on the implementation of system upgrades to support major operations projects, including System MidTerm Evolution Plan, recurrent satellites, and any System hardware and operating system obsolescence upgrade. The Key Person will perform the following routine operations tasks Definition and maintenance of system operations procedures, including System and ground segment procedures and operations guides Liaison with the spacecraft operations team to ensure the continuity and optimisation of spacecraft monitoring and control activities Liaison and coordination with the ground segment facility operations teams and system operations analysts to ensure the continuity and optimisation of ground segment and mission operations through procedure and operations guide updates, configuration changes, database or user interface changes etc. Interface and coordination with the systems maintenance teams and industry representatives to ensure optimised performance, including participating in the definition and implementation of any changes Provision of support to operational ground segment analyses Provision of standbyoncall support as system operations engineer, on an as needed basis. This will be coordinated through the normal oncall process Provision of support, as required, to critical operations Processing and coordination of system anomalies, their documentation, investigation, classification and resolutionmitigation, including participation in Anomaly Review Boards Participation in technical meetings, formal reviews, and scheduling and planning meetings Processing and coordination of system modifications, including their documentation, approval, and implementation, including participation in Change Review Boards Support to, and participation in, the functional verification and operational validation of system upgrades and evolutions, both standalone and in the context of an overall ground segment Provision of training, through written materials, practical demonstrations and presentations, to other members of the Operations Team. Requirements Essentials In addition to having a university degree or equivalent in a relevant technical discipline, the Key Person shall have the following mandatory attributes At least five years experience of System Operations in a realtime spacecraft operations environment At least three years work experience defining and implementing the verification and validation of ground segment systems At least three years work experience defining, development, integration, acceptance testing and operation of mission data systems. While the official languages of EUMETSAT are English and French, the working language for the position is English and therefore the Key Person must be able to work effectively in this language. Desirables Experience of the following would be a distinct advantage Earth Observation ground segments project and technical management coordination. experience of communications systems operations experience of operations security experience in business continuity techniques and associated system operations experience in the operations preparation and routine operations of Geostationary GEO and Low Earth Orbit LEO satellite systems experience of coordination of systems development and upgrades within a 247 operations environment familiarity with ECSS and CCSDS standards related to spacetoground interfaces and applicable to Satellite Monitoring Control Systems Packet Telemetry and Telecommand standards, PUS Packet Utilisation Standard, etc. Windows Linux operating systems experience in leading a small team of engineers. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Germany or be EU nationals. Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Germany or be EU nationals. Due to the high interest these roles generate, Serco reserves the right to commence, alter or conclude the recruitment process prior to the closing date. If shortlisted, a recruiter will contact you directly. You can also login at any time to apply to additional positions. Data Protection By submitting a job application you agree to the storage of any personal data provided by you directly or collected from generally accessible sources in particular professional and other social media throughout the entire application process CV, references, letter of application, interviews as applicable. To facilitate subsequent contact for professional purposes only, you agree to your data being saved after the application process has ended. You may revoke your consent to this agreement at any time. The same shall also apply if you are contacted by SERCO GROUP regarding vacancies that match your existing profile. If you are interested in this vacancy, and think you have the skills and experience required, please apply via the relevant link available in our corporate careers website httpwww.serco.comcareersindex.asp If you have any question regarding this position please email space.careersserco.com Position System Operations Engineer Reference G015126EUM Application closing date 30.06.2015 Start date ASAP If you are not yet registered with Serco we advise you to register your details by adding your details and attaching your CV via httpswww.amris.comsercoalertssignupform.php For additional information about Serco Group please consult our website www.serco.com For additional information about Serco Europe please consult our website www.serco.comeurope For additional information about EUMETSAT, please consult httpwww.eumetsat.int
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System Operations Engineering Support
2015-05-22 14:04:36| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
POSITION ID 2456 Role Function System Operations Engineer in Darmstadt Germany GENERAL CONDITIONS START ASAP LOCATION Darmstadt TYPE OF BUSINESS Science CONTRACT fulltime employment WORKING LANGUAGE English, French is considered an advantage DEADLINE 03 July 2015 MUSTHAVE SKILLS MANDATORY In addition to having a university degree or equivalent in a relevant technical discipline, the Key Person shall have the following mandatory attributes at least five years experience of System Operations in a realtime spacecraft operations environment at least three years work experience defining and implementing the verification and validation of ground segment systems at least three years work experience defining, development, integration, acceptance testing and operation of mission data systems NICETOHAVE SKILLS CONSIDERED AS AN ADVANTAGE Experience of the following would be a distinct advantage Earth Observation ground segments project and technical management coordination. experience of communications systems operations experience of operations security experience in business continuity techniques and associated system operations experience in the operations preparation and routine operations of Geostationary GEO and Low Earth Orbit LEO satellite systems experience of coordination of systems development and upgrades within a 247 operations environment familiarity with ECSS and CCSDS standards related to spacetoground interfaces and applicable to Satellite Monitoring Control Systems Packet Telemetry and Telecommand standards, PUS Packet Utilisation Standard, etc. Windows Linux operating systems Experience in leading a small team of engineers. TASKS As a member of RSO, the Key Person shall provide support to the development and operation of the MSG Ground Segment and the EPS Overall Ground System OGS, as well as their evolution. Main duties will include the support to System operations in a realtime operations environment Endtoend operations monitoring Communications systems operations Security operations Infrastructure operations and evolution Business Continuity Multimission operations, including mass storage and archiving System Evolutions for existing and new programmes Manual and Automated system and satellite operations including planning and scheduling. The role comprises a range of tasks including the provision of support to the routine operation of the LEO GEO ground segments, as well as their evolution to include new programmes and system operations. The Key Person will be responsible for the definition andor maintenance of the routine operations procedures pertaining to system operations and the interfaces of the key systems within the ground segment, in accordance with the established EUMETSAT Operations Department configuration management and quality assurance practices. The Key Person will acquire and maintain a Systemwide view of the EUMETSAT ground segments. The Key Person will review any planned changes to the system configurations for LEO and GEO ground segments, and support the investigation of anomalies encountered through the routine system and ground segment operations. The Key Person will provide support to the development and operations preparation for recurrent satellites in existing operational programs e.g. MetopC and MSG4, and for future operational programs now in development including Sentinel3, MTG and EPSSG. The key person will interface with project teams on the implementation of system upgrades to support major operations projects, including System MidTerm Evolution Plan, recurrent satellites, and any System hardware and operating system obsolescence upgrade. The Key Person will perform the following routine operations tasks Definition and maintenance of system operations procedures, including System and ground segment procedures and operations guides Liaison with the spacecraft operations team to ensure the continuity and optimization of spacecraft monitoring and control activities Liaison and coordination with the ground segment facility operations teams and system operations analysts to ensure the continuity and optimization of ground segment and mission operations through procedure and operations guide updates, configuration changes, database or user interface changes etc. Interface and coordination with the systems maintenance teams and industry representatives to ensure optimized performance, including participating in the definition and implementation of any changes Provision of support to operational ground segment analyses Provision of standbyoncall support as system operations engineer, on an as needed basis. This will be coordinated through the normal oncall process Provision of support, as required, to critical operations Processing and coordination of system anomalies, their documentation, investigation, classification and resolutionmitigation, including participation in Anomaly Review Boards Participation in technical meetings, formal reviews, and scheduling and planning meetings Processing and coordination of system modifications, including their documentation, approval, and implementation, including participation in Change Review Boards Support to, and participation in, the functional verification and operational validation of system upgrades and evolutions, both standalone and in the context of an overall ground segment. Provision of training, through written materials, practical demonstrations and presentations, to other members of the Operations Team.
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Linde White Paper Details Benefits of Oxygen Enrichment for Refinery Furnace Operations
2015-05-22 12:31:08| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
Low-CAPEX, low-risk, high-return solution Murray Hill, New Jersey, U.S. - Oxygen enrichment is a low-risk, high-return and short-payback solution to today's refinery bottlenecking problems, according to a new white paper prepared by Linde LLC. With oxygen enrichment, Linde offers an innovative approach to enhancing...
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