Nexen

Printable company profile from OilVoice

Description

Nexen is a Canadian-based energy company with operations in strategic locations around the world including the North Sea, the Gulf of Mexico, offshore West Africa, Canada, Yemen and Colombia. With over 3,800 employees worldwide, our primary offices are located in Calgary, Houston, Uxbridge and Aberdeen.

Our goal is simple – to responsibly grow long-term value for shareholders by focusing on three growth strategies: conventional exploration and development, oil sands and shale gas.

Our opportunity portfolio is rich and diversified, with almost 10 billion boe to develop. We have a track record of profitability and a strong balance sheet. With industry-leading cash netbacks and new growth projects under way, we are well positioned to continue creating value for shareholders.

The way we work is just as important as the results we achieve. Our global reputation for sound governance, safe and ethical business practices and transparent disclosure helps ensure we are both an economic success and a responsible developer. We are also proud of our comprehensive stakeholder consultation processes which enable open dialogue with stakeholders. In addition, through our social responsibility program, we support meaningful projects in the communities where we operate.

Graduate Recruitment

A career at Nexen is an opportunity to work for one of the top 50 companies in Canada. It's contributing to a team that values diversity, professional development and integrity in our people. It's building mega projects in the world's best basins, including the Alberta oilsands, North Sea, United States, Yemen, and offshore West Africa. It's working towards a common goal: creating long-term value for shareholders in a way we can all be proud of.

We are committed to providing exciting, challenging, and rewarding work opportunities, backed by a People Strategy that recognizes partnership between employees and us.

Nexen Opportunities

New Grad Opportunities

Nexen's Career page provides a comprehensive review of opportinities and a chance to watch and listen to the experience of some of the students & new graduates and staff:

- Meet Our People
- Current Opportunities
- People Strategy
- Students & New Graduates
- Hiring Process
- FAQ

Who's Who

Charlie Fischer
President and CEO
Charlie Fischer attended the University of Calgary, obtaining a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering in 1971 and a Masters Degree in Business Administration, Finance in 1982.

In February 1994, Charlie joined Nexen as Senior Vice President, Exploration and Production, North America. He was responsible for our conventional oil and gas business in Western Canada and the U.S. Gulf Coast, our oil sands interests in Alberta, our marketing operations and information systems activities worldwide. In June 1997, Charlie was promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and his role was expanded to include Nexen's international oil and gas operations. In 2000, he was appointed to the Nexen Board, and on June 1, 2001, he was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer.
Charlie currently sits on the Board of Syncrude Canada Limited, co-chairs the Alberta Climate Change Central Board and is a member of the Alberta Economic Development Authority. He served as Chairman of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers and one of its predecessor organizations, the Independent Petroleum Association of Canada.

Doug Otten
Senior Vice President, U.S. Oil and Gas
Doug Otten was appointed Senior Vice President, U.S. Oil and Gas in May 1998 and has served as President of Nexen Petroleum U.S.A. Inc. (our U.S. Oil and Gas operating subsidiary) since 1987. He has been with our U.S. operations since 1977, holding a number of senior positions.
Before joining Nexen Inc., Doug spent eight years with Kerr-McGee Corporation and three years with Continental Oil Company in various engineering positions.
Doug is a graduate of Texas A&M University and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering. He is a Registered Professional Engineer in the States of Texas and Louisiana. He is currently a director on the Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) Advisory Board, a member of the IPAA Offshore Committee, a board member of NOIA, and a director on the Petroleum Engineering Advisory Board at Texas A&M University. He is a former executive committee member of the Dallas Wildcatters, and a former director on the Dallas Petroleum Club Board.

Kevin Reinhart
Vice President, Corporate Planning and Business Development
Kevin J. Reinhart is Vice President, Corporate Planning and Business Development. Mr. Reinhart joined Nexen as Controller in 1994. Since then he has assumed increasing responsibilities and has served as Controller and Director of Risk Management and most recently as Treasurer. Prior to joining the Company, he held senior management positions with KPMG. Mr. Reinhart is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from Saint Mary''92s University, Halifax.

Marvin Romanow
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Romanow was appointed Vice-President, Finance effective June 1997; Chief Financial Officer in February 1998; Senior Vice President, Finance & Chief Financial Officer in February of 1999; and Executive Vice-President & Chief Financial Officer on June 1, 2001.
He has over 25 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. Prior to his current appointment, Mr. Romanow was with Wascana Energy Inc., first as Vice-President, Planning and Development and then for five years as Vice-President, Exploration and Production. Prior to joining Wascana, he was with Amoco Canada as Manager, Finance and Dome Petroleum holding positions in Engineering, Operations, Finance and Planning.
Mr. Romanow holds a Masters of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Engineering degree with Great Distinction, both from the University of Saskatchewan.
Mr. Romanow is a Director of the Canadian Energy Research Institute and the Private Sector Sponsors of CERI. He has been a member of the Canexus Board since the Fund began.

John McWilliams
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
John McWilliams was appointed Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Nexen Inc. in 1993. He joined the company in 1987 and has 26 years experience in the oil and gas industry. Prior to joining Nexen Inc., he worked for Union Gas Limited, Interprovincial Pipeline Limited and Mobil Oil Canada, Ltd., and other Mobil affiliates in Europe and the U.S. Mr. McWilliams was educated at Lakefield College, University of Ottawa and Queens University.

Roger Thomas
Senior Vice President, Canadian Oil & Gas Division
Mr. Thomas is currently President & CEO of Nexen Inc.'s Canadian Oil & Gas Division. He has been in this position since January 1998.
Since joining the corporation in 1978, Mr. Thomas has held a variety of positions including Business Manager, Specialty Chemicals Division; Division Vice President, Oil & Gas Marketing; and Division Vice President, Corporate Planning.
Mr. Thomas attended both the University of Toronto and York University, graduating in 1974 with a B.A. in Economics/History. He is also a graduate of the Executive Program at the University of Michigan.
Active in industry and community associations, Mr. Thomas is Third Vice Chair of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Vice President of the Alberta Chamber of Resources, and a Governor and Past Chairman of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP). He also serves as Division Co-Chair for the Calgary United Way Engineering, Energy Services Supply Division.
He is a past Director of The Adult Learning Centre, Ranch Ehrlo Foundation, the Calgary Science Centre and the Petroleum Technology Research Centre.

Gary Nieuwenburg
Vice President, Synthetic Crude
Gary Nieuwenburg was appointed Vice President, Synthetic Crude in July 2002, responsible for the newly formed Synthetic Crude Business Unit in the Canadian Oil & Gas Division.
Gary joined Nexen in 1981 and has held various positions of increasing responsibility including Vice President, Exploration and Production, Canadian Oil & Gas.  In 2001, he was appointed an officer and Vice President, Corporate Planning and Business Development.
Gary is a Mechanical Engineering graduate of the University of Manitoba.

Randy Jahrig
Vice President, Human Resources and Corporate Services
Randy joined Nexen in 1990 as a Staff Human Resources Advisor in the Chemicals Division following 13 years in human resources roles with Syncrude and ICI Canada. Following the acquisition of Wascana Energy, Randy relocated to Regina when he was appointed Vice President of Human Resources for the Canadian Oil and Gas Division. Randy relocated to the UK in 2005 following the acquisition of EnCana's UK assets and continued in his role as Vice President, Human Resources, Canada and International.

Una Power
Treasurer
Una Power was appointed Treasurer in July 2002.  Since joining Nexen in 1992, she has held numerous positions in the Finance area including Manager, Investor Relations and most recently, Controller. Prior to joining Nexen, she held a variety of positions in public accounting firms.
Una obtained a Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree from Memorial University in Newfoundland. She is a Chartered Accountant and Certified Financial Analyst.

Brendon Muller
Controller
Brendon joined Nexen's corporate accounting group in 2002 and managed the external financial reporting for Nexen to the U.S. and Canadian regulatory bodies. Prior to joining Nexen he worked in Bermuda managing and coordinating administrative, accounting, corporate secretarial and shareholder services for domestic and off shore investment companies.
Through his external experience and his work with Nexen, Brendon has developed extensive knowledge in the area of Canadian and U.S. GAAP as well as Sarbanes/Oxley requirements.
Brendon graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Calgary in 1992 and received his Chartered Accountant designation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta in 1995. He articled in Calgary with Doane Raymond and in Bermuda with Ernst & Young.

William Berry
Director
William Berry is a retired oil and gas executive who started his career with Phillips Petroleum Company in 1976. At the time of his recent retirement, Mr. Berry was Executive Vice President, Exploration and Production with ConocoPhillips. Mr. Berry has Master and Bachelor of Science degrees in Petroleum Engineering from Mississippi State University and brings significant experience in the international oil and gas industry to the Board. He is also a director of Wilbros Group Inc.

Robert Bertram
Director
Robert Bertram is the retiring Executive Vice President of Ontario Teachers Pension Plan Board (OTPPB), a position he has held since 1990. With responsibilities for OTPPB's investment program, he oversaw the growth of the pension fund from $19 billion to over $100 billion. Mr. Bertram has a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of Calgary, a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Alberta and holds a CFA designation. In addition, he is a graduate of the Directors Education Program sponsored by the Institute of Corporate Directors and the Rotman School of Business. Mr. Bertram is a director of The Cadillac Fairview Corporation and of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Ltd., and is the Chair of the Strategic Committee of Glass Lewis LLC.


Matt Fox
Executive Vice President, International Oil and Gas
Nexen announced the appointment of Matt Fox as Executive Vice President, International Oil and Gas in April 2010.
Matt previously spent 27 years at ConocoPhillips and is a Civil Engineer and holds a Masters degree in Petroleum Engineering. Prior to joining Nexen, Matt was President and CEO of ConocoPhillips Canada. He had previously held progressively senior positions in ConocoPhillips divisions including the Canadian Oil Sands, the United Kingdom, the United States and the Middle East. Over that period of time he also served as Chief Reservoir Engineer, Conoco Upstream Technology.

Offices

Canada
Head Office
Nexen Inc.
801-7th Avenue S.W.
Calgary
Alberta
T2P 3P7
Tel: (403) 699-4000
Fax: :(403) 699-5800

OilVoice.com       Subscribe to OilVoice