Drilling Project Controller (F)

Fairweather is a trusted service provider in Alaska, delivering specialized solutions in remote and Arctic environments. Our mission is to support operations with safety, integrity, and excellence. We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment, ensuring our employees are equipped with the tools and support needed for success.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative work culture
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Commitment to employee safety and well-being

• Medical Coverage: Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) plans, including medical, dental, and vision
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) up to 4% company match.
• Insurance: Short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and voluntary supplemental coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free counseling and support services
• Paid Holidays: Observance of major federal holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and dependent care options

Position Overview: The Drilling Project Controller plays a vital role in executing projects for our clients and maintaining the reporting on those projects. This position involves budgeting and procurement of projects during the planning phase, tracking of vendor spend against approved budgets in the execution phase, and preparing final reporting for the project during the close-out phase. The ideal candidate must have prior oil & gas experience both onshore and offshore in Alaska, specifically finance and accounting experience. This role requires close attention to detail and the ability to read and understand standard oil & gas service company commercial agreements.

Key Responsibilities:

1. AFE Estimates:
• Assist, with engineering & operations input, in preparing detailed budgetary estimates for oil & gas exploration, development, and capital project scopes.
2. Project Request for Proposal & Procurement Process:
• Prepare, with engineering & operations input, Request for Proposal (RFP) documents for service vendors across all scopes required to execute an exploratory drilling, development drilling, or oil & gas capital project.
• Assist in the commercial evaluation of RFP responses.
• Prepare Work Order / Purchase Order documentation in line with client – provider Master Service Agreement terms and conditions.
3. Operations Cost Tracking:
• Prepare and maintain routine cost tracking for exploratory drilling, development drilling, and oil & gas capital project operations.
• Prepare and deliver routine reports on spend to date by vendor and / or scope for the project management team.
4. Project Close Out:
• Coordinate close out of project costs and invoicing with service providers in a timely manner.
• Prepare final reporting on total spend and variances for clients.

Qualifications:

• Associate of Arts or equivalent in business or accounting required; additional education or certifications in accounting, technical writing, or a related field is a plus.
• 10+ years of oil & gas experience, Alaska specific
• 5+ years accounting / finance experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software
• Experience with standard accounting / financial software like SAP
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication skills with both project team and clients.
• Knowledge of accounting terminology.
• Knowledge of oil & gas terminology.

Working Conditions:

• Full-time position with regular business hours; some availability for over-time Monday-Friday based on project timelines highly preferable.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications.

Fairweather is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.