Oil & Gas

Vessel Operations Engineer

Our Client has a requirement for a Vessel Operations Engineer, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Kigston for one of our clients in the Oil & Gas sector. Contract length: 6 months renewable Role Purpose: As a Vessel Operations Engineer, you will be joining a global leader in engineering, procurement, construction, and installation services for the energy industry. With a strong track record of successful projects and a commitment to excellence, we strive to deliver innovative solutions to our clients.    Job Role Responsibilities:  Mobilization activities, including wet buckle contingency and pre-commissioning spread preparation onboard.  Pre-lay survey  Anchor pile installation and support to Castorone for initiation PLET installation (compensation buoy installation and retrieval).  Touch down point monitoring during Castorone pipelay campaign (readiness to intervene in case of wet buckle)  Support to Castorone for laydown PLET installation (compensation buoy installation and retrieval).  Anchor pile removal  Pre-commissioning campaign (flooding, cleaning and gauging)  Final demob Vessel Operation Engineer duties during project preparation include:  Liaising with the engineering team to guarantee all the required documentation is prepared, shared and commented by the vessel crew  Follow up of procurement of all the items requested by the vessel for the project execution  Interface with vessel team to guarantee project requirements are met  Interface with ASSETs dept. to guarantee the marine spread readiness  Vessel Operation Engineer duties during offshore operations include:  Liaising with the onshore PMT, VMT, OCM and CLIENT representative to ensure that the requirements of CLIENT specifications and the CONTRACTOR installation manual are followed.  Assists the OCM in all engineering aspects and advise on project specific items.  Completion of onsite technical queries and management of change requests as required during offshore operations.  Review and approval of task plans pertaining to pipeline operations which are written offshore, to ensure compliance with approved procedures. Jointly responsible with the QC Coordinator for ensuring the correct revisions of documents are available on-board.   Company information At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Operations Engineers looking for new employment. As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Cost Controller

  Role Purpose: This is a multi-faceted role which requires the ability to work with our Norwich finance team whilst also having the ability to work independently; you will be liaising with the management and project managers and providing monthly reports to group cost control. The successful candidate will be selfmotivated and have attention to detail in their worK.   Job Role Responsibilities: • Prepare and submit monthly accruals to Financial Timetable. • Ongoing critical review of Opex costs and hold monthly Opex reviews with cost centre managers/teams. • Project cost controller responsible for tracking all costs, liaising with project managers and forecasts phased and updated monthly. • Track committed spend / POs in support of all Wytch Farm costs. • Contribute to rolling forecasts and annual budget preparations. • Other ad hoc tasks.   Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications: • Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA) or relevant experience • Strong knowledge of general accounting procedures essential with a broad practical experience • Good working knowledge of SAP • Confident IT user and an expert user in Excel • Excellent written and verbal communication skills   Company information At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Cost Controllers looking for new employment. As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Senior Process Engineer

Our Client has a Senior Process Engineer requirement for a role, who will be required to work on a contract basis.   Role Purpose: The Senior Process Engineer is responsible for delivering fit for purpose solutions to process engineering issues for onshore and offshore assets (gas treatment plants, oil & gas producing and separation facilities, water treatment, various utilities). A pragmatic approach to technical solutions will always be applied and this approach should be encouraged within the Process Team. The Senior Process Engineer will have a strong background of resolution and working on aging infrastructure, which will allow the candidate to apply fit for purpose solutions in line with current standards, but appropriate for the age and remaining field life of the asset   Key Responsibilities: Actively participate in design safety reviews such as HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA studies & SIL reviews and provide solutions to raised issues. • Builds HYSYS and other modelling tools to simulate facilities performance and provides analysis. • Produce and deliver any process engineering deliverables as required (PFD, P&ID, calculation notes, Basis of design, various philosophies, procedures, operating instructions etc) • Troubleshoot facility operational problems and develop recommendations for resolving problems/issues experienced on site • Builds OLGA model and run flow assurance calculations. Slug management in gas line experience. • Guide and mentor Junior process engineers • Ensure process engineering solutions are in compliance with all health, safety, environmental legislation and best practice. • Ability to step back and comment or review on existing philosophy to apply fit for purpose designs. • Working in close collaboration with other disciplines. Understands impact on other disciplines. • Raise, process and close out Management of Change (MOC) proposals providing technical assurance to modifications. • When required, support operations in assessing day-to-day process safety related issues by reviewing isolations, risk assessments, drawings and procedural changes. • Responsible for recognising value adding opportunities in onshore and offshore production systems, initiating modifications and processing these through to completion. • Participates in commissioning & start-up providing technical solutions and reviewing critical documentation   Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications: Process Engineering – minimum 5 years’ experience in a technical role the upstream Oil and Gas industry with focus on gas processing. • Significant experience with brownfield modifications and aging fields. • Degree or equivalent in Process/Chemical Engineering • Good all-round experience from conceptual design to installation/start-up supervision • Very strong analytical capacity and critical thinking • Good working knowledge of HYSYS and OLGA. • Knowledge of applicable codes. • Experience working for international/abroad company is preferred • Be self-motivated with ability to work with minimal guidance from supervision • Hand-on approach • Be capable of working cohesively within a multi-discipline tea   Company information At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for [role] looking for new employment. As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Project Manager

Project Manager Warrington one of the UK's largest multidisciplinary design and build contractors with over 100 years of industry experience. With expertise in supporting blue chip clients in the Water, Power & Energy, Pharmaceutical and Food and Beverage industries they are at the forefront of value-added engineering. As a leading engineering firm driving the energy transition in the UK,  Purpo To undertake the management of projects within the Technology SBU. Location Warrington  Dimensions Projects ranging in size from £50K to £3m.Volume of projects approximately £1.5m to £5m per year. Organisation The job holder will report to the Operations Manager. The job holder will liaise closely with the Technology SBU Key Account Managers, Project Managers, Project Engineers, internal staff and clients as necessary to effectively execute the project management function. The job holder will also liaise with other BGEN Ltd SBUs as required to deliver Group opportunity projects. The job holder will work on MEICA contracts/projects, typically involving mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation systems. Key Responsibilities Plan and implement successful project delivery for each given project to a high quality, on time and within budget. Assume responsibility for, manage and communicate project commercial performance and programme with senior management, highlighting any concerns. Communicate programme and progress with the client, primarily by means of project programmes and other commercial and engineering updates. Propose project delivery improvements to increase performance, efficiency and profitability. Ensure that all projects are delivered while adhering to  Technology quality procedures. Manage and co-ordinate sub-contractors and product suppliers effectively. To ensure that project design reviews are carried out. To have knowledge of current standards and practices in LV Engineering, control and automation industries. To inform appropriate Key Account Manager of potential opportunities. To evaluate accurately any project early warnings, compensation events and/or variations and communicate them to senior management and clients effectively. Effectively manage any project (commercial, technical or contractual) risks and communicate these risks to senior management and other stakeholders. When needed, to manage engineering and administrative staff working on projects. To assume Health and Safety responsibility for site works associated with projects. This may include complying with the requirements specified in the CDM regulations. Skills Knowledge Essential Skills Good planning, organisational and time management skills. Good interpersonal skills. Excellent IT skills, including MS Word, MS Excel and MS Project. Ability to act on own initiative. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within and outside the organisation. Special Features Must have good organisational skills. Needs to have good communication skills at all levels. Must be positive, approachable, willing and helpful. Must be commercially aware. Must be a good team player. Must have an appreciation of electrical installations and control systems including, but not limited to, control panels/MCCs, PLC, SCADA, instrumentation. The job holder shall have a willingness to undertake an annual performance 1 to 1 review, to attend and have an active participation in all internal and external training courses. Qualifications ONC/HNC/Degree in electrical, measurement or control engineering or related discipline. Good basic education particularly in English language and grammar. Project Management skills, APM or Prince 2 practitioner preferred. IOSH Managing Safely and CDM principle contractor knowledge/experience preferred. Job Related Experience Minimum 2 years project management experience within a medium or large organisation.