E&I Project Engineer

NES Fircroft is recruiting a Project Engineer (Instrumentation) on behalf of ConocoPhillips based at their terminal in Teesside. This is a long-term (2 year) contract opportunity. 37.5hrs per week minimum. Excellent rates and benefits, just enquire for more details. 

The ConocoPhillips Norsea Terminal, located in Teesside at the mouth of the river Tees, is a crude oil reception, processing, storage, and trans-shipment installation. The terminal also fractionates natural gas liquids into ethane, propane, and butane.  
  
The terminal’s success is built on its high performing workforce and can provide opportunities throughout your career to progress and continually develop. With ongoing production from Ekofisk and Eldfisk, other redeveloped fields and new exploration projects in the works, the future looks bright as we prepare for a lifetime to 2050.

Primary Role Objectives:
We are looking to recruit an experienced Instrument & Electrical Engineer to work within our Programme & Shutdowns team on a long-term contract basis for a period of up to two years. Reporting to the Programme Lead and working within a small team of engineering professionals, the role is responsible for the development and on-time execution of a portfolio of multi-discipline projects.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for the development and on-time execution of a portfolio of multi-discipline projects (predominantly instrument biased) executed within equipment outage windows
• Responsible for the development and execution of projects, from definition through to front-end engineering, HAZOP, Detailed Design, Construction & Commissioning
• Provide overall Project Management and liaise as necessary with those affected by the project as required
• Project managing and controlling any modifications / changes through the management of change process, in compliance with site standards and current legislation
• Analyse problems and provide technical input to drive appropriate and pragmatic solutions
• Liaison/ interface with the relevant Technical Authority on issues and deviation request including developing technical specifications
• Responsible for Project Cost Control, schedule attainment, forecasting and ensuring that the work scope is effectively and efficiently delivered
• Carry out audits and readiness reviews to ensure projects are in compliance with the project delivery process and are aligned with key delivery milestones
• Proactive management of stakeholders chairing project meetings and other key forums
• Support the preparation of tenders and participate in bid analysis for key packages of work
• Develop cost estimates including submission of formal funding requests.
• Drive continuous improvement and development of the project delivery model to become best in class
• Proactively participate in safety and design and construction reviews
• Contribute to risks reviews and risk assessments
• Attend FAT’s and provide quality assurance for construction activities
• Support completions with technical review and punch listing of modifications.
• Support the Programme & Shutdown delivery team leader and Programme Lead
• Be a visible safety champion within the organisation driving standards and supporting incidents and investigations where necessary
• Actively lead project completions including associated paperwork such as completion records.
• Represent the Company to site visitors, contractors, and suppliers as required.

Qualifications and Required Experience:

• Degree educated in relevant Engineering Discipline (preferably chartered status)
• Strong project engineering and technical background in instrument discipline
• Demonstrable experience of managing and delivering small to medium scaled multidisciplined projects
• Knowledge & experience of fire & gas detection systems would be beneficial.
• Extensive Engineering & Maintenance experience Oil & Gas, Petro-Chemical or other regulated industry
• Demonstrable understanding of other engineering disciplines such as Electrical, Mechanical, Piping, Static Vessels, Civil, Asset Integrity and Rotating Equipment
• Familiarity with relevant legislative requirements, CDM, Temporary Works, ATEX, Electricity at Work Regs etc

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.