Compressor Expert

A leading oil and gas client working on a billion dollar project in Algeria is looking for a compressor expert.

The compressor expert should have the following;

• Should be graduate in Mechanical engineering or Control systems (instrumentation) engineering
• Significant experience in design, operation, maintenance and trouble shooting of turbine and motor driven centrifugal and reciprocating compressors
• Strong background of handling large gas compressors for LP, MP and HP pressure domain
• Special preference will be given to the candidates who has worked with Siemens compressor model STC-SV (12-3-A), gas turbine model SGT400/600 and John Crane seal model AURA - 220/Eagle Burgman seals
• Trouble shooting experience during compressor start up and shut down
• Extensive experience on functioning of seal and preventive controls against seal damage. Should possess knowledge on potential reasons for seal damages and mitigation actions
• Extensive knowledge on control systems to ensure trouble free design life of the compressor, turbine and seals
• To work closely with the vendor, check and control the vendor during pre-commissioning, commissioning and warranty period to extract right services and efforts to ensure trouble free run of the equipment
• To possess strong documentation skill for troubleshooting, root cause analysis for failures, repair and maintenance activities
• Should possess knowledge about international level of safety standards
• Should have good knowledge on process safety requirements
• Should be proficient to read, write and communicate in English

If you are looking for a new role and have a strong understanding of compressor and turbines, and sound mechanical knowledge, please don't hesitate to apply now.

About Petroplan:

Petroplan is a global organisation which specialises in connecting skilled professionals with exceptional contract and permanent career opportunities throughout the oil, gas and energy industry. This has been our focus since Petroplan was formed in 1976.

Our company aim isn't to be the largest industry recruitment specialist but rather the best. As such, our recruitment services, contractor management and specialised support is tailored to meet the individual needs of candidates, contractors and clients. Petroplan's local offices across Europe, the Middle East, North America, Asia-Pacific, Africa and Australasia support projects throughout forty countries. Our client portfolio includes multi-national companies, together with niche organisations focusing on a specialist discipline or location.

For more information please feel free to visit our website http://petroplan.com

Project Director

Algeria

A project director is required to work with a leading EPC working on a billion-dollar gas separation project in Algeria. The project director will execute and deliver the overall management of EPC Project in Algeria.

The director will have overall responsibility for the project safety, quality, budget, profitability and schedule performance, including subcontractors and vendors. The director will progress with the company after project completion and work on other roles with the view to progress into a CEO role.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Arrange and management including delivery to budget and recruitment of personnel
• Oversee the schedule of values, cost estimates, project checklists, project schedules and submittal logs
• Lead multi-disciplined team of professionals to achieve project objectives.
• Monitor, Control & Mitigate the Schedule with the help of project Control team.
• Identify and secure necessary resources, and manage and coordinate safety and quality effort for the project, utilizing safety and QC resources appropriately
• Review project proposals or plans to determine time frame, financial objectives, and procedures for accomplishing work, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources.
• Coordinate project design development and administer subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Coordinate information and activities among estimating, financial and construction as well as subcontractors, vendors, governmental personnel and project superintendent, ensuring proper communication flow, utilizing project meetings, correspondence, and documentation as necessary.
• Direct & Lead project status reports, including updated cost projections and schedules for project review and input to marketing, estimating, sales, management and customer.
• Identify changes in scope or differing conditions and secure change orders for project cost and time.
• Implement company policies and procedures to identify and mitigate risk.
• Effective communication and consultation with stakeholders
• Prepare Requests for Payment on time and ensure project is always in a positive cash position
• Meet with owner (or owner representatives) weekly to monitor project progress and review issues
• Liaise with Head office, Client/PMTC, Vendors/Sub-contractors and Government Organizations

Qualifications and Experience

Significant experience in Project Management and site work including a minimum of 5 years in project control of medium/large projects and Planning. The project director should possess extensive knowledge of planning and project execution methodology and experience shall include construction and project completion.

• Engineering Degree/ Preferably Post Graduate in Management.
• Extensive knowledge of the EPC industry and the sub trades.
• Extensive knowledge of WBS methodology and Resource Planning
• Ability to consistently prepare accurate project cost estimates.
• Ability to successfully negotiate with owners', architects, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Knowledge of Project software/Primevera/SAP (or equivalent applications).
• Working knowledge of legal issues including contracts, liens, labor standards, retainage etc.
• Ability to manage all aspects of EPC projects effectively and efficiently including but not limited to Budgeting, Scheduling, QA (Spec Compliance), Submittals etc.
• Ability to identify, troubleshoot and resolve problems on projects before they become major issues.
• Ability to develop business relationships and networking contacts to increase the company's presence in the business community and results in new business opportunities.

About Petroplan:

Petroplan is a global organisation which specialises in connecting skilled professionals with exceptional contract and permanent career opportunities throughout the oil, gas and energy industry. This has been our focus since Petroplan was formed in 1976.

Our company aim isn't to be the largest industry recruitment specialist but rather the best. As such, our recruitment services, contractor management and specialised support is tailored to meet the individual needs of candidates, contractors and clients. Petroplan's local offices across Europe, the Middle East, North America, Asia-Pacific, Africa and Australasia support projects throughout forty countries. Our client portfolio includes multi-national companies, together with niche organisations focusing on a specialist discipline or location.

For more information please feel free to visit our website http://petroplan.com

I am looking to recruit a Cost Controller to work in Hassi Massoud on a 4x4 rotation on a long term contract basis.

Ideall you will already reside in Algeria when applying.

Experience:

*Previous Cost Engineering experience is essential Or engineering technical background (Statistics/Civils/mechanical/electrical/ Computer science)
*Knowledge of project management processes is required

Key skills:

*Strong Interpersonal and Customer facing skills
*Good Skills of MS Office tools, especially Excel .
*Open-minded and good team-player.
* Strong Interpersonal and Customer facing skills , with ability to work independently with minimal managerial supervision

Job Dimensions:

*The Cost Engineer will perform Cost Control, Estimating, and Contract Administration support to the Projects and Performance team. This is an equal rotational position (i.e. back to back role typically working 4 weeks on, and 4 weeks off) based in Hassi Massoud, Algeria, The position provides the opportunity of working in a remote desert location, within a multi national and multi-cultural environment.

Education:

* University Degree in Business related discipline or equivalent

Languages Needed:

*Fluent in English, French and Arabic. A good Communicator.

About Petroplan:

Petroplan is a global organisation which specialises in connecting skilled professionals with exceptional contract and permanent career opportunities throughout the oil, gas and energy industry. This has been our focus since Petroplan was formed in 1976.

Our company aim isn't to be the largest industry recruitment specialist but rather the best. As such, our recruitment services, contractor management and specialised support is tailored to meet the individual needs of candidates, contractors and clients. Petroplan's local offices across Europe, the Middle East, North America, Asia-Pacific, Africa and Australasia support projects throughout forty countries. Our client portfolio includes multi-national companies, together with niche organisations focusing on a specialist discipline or location.

For more information please feel free to visit our website http://petroplan.com

I am looking to recruit an excellent HSE Operations Advisor for a rotational position to be based in Algeria for a major Oil and Gas client.

Required skills and experience

1. A Chartered HSE engineer with a minimum 10 years' experience
2. With at least 8 years' experience in the operation of gas plant as an HSE specialist at a supervisory level.
3. Degree or above from a recognized university.
4. Membership of a relevant HSE institute.
5. Good interpersonal and Self-motivated.
6. Good communication/organizational/administration skills.
7. Computer literate.
8. Strong skills in Office (Especially Excel)
9. Fluent written/spoken English, French and spoken Arabic is desirable.
10. Works well in a multi-cultural and multi-national environment.

1. Responsible for Delivering Health, Safety quality training.
2. Plans and participates in training and development campaigns to enhance HSE awareness throughout the organization.
3. Plans, formats and conducts HSE training courses and refresher courses to the personnel such as:

• Safe system of work
• Personal safety equipment
• Toxic and hazardous substances(COSHH)
• Permit to work
• Risk assessments
• Accident investigations & interviews
• HACCP
• Audits & Inspection
• Hazard Identification
• Tool box Talks and communication

About Petroplan:

Petroplan is a global organisation which specialises in connecting skilled professionals with exceptional contract and permanent career opportunities throughout the oil, gas and energy industry. This has been our focus since Petroplan was formed in 1976.

Our company aim isn't to be the largest industry recruitment specialist but rather the best. As such, our recruitment services, contractor management and specialised support is tailored to meet the individual needs of candidates, contractors and clients. Petroplan's local offices across Europe, the Middle East, North America, Asia-Pacific, Africa and Australasia support projects throughout forty countries. Our client portfolio includes multi-national companies, together with niche organisations focusing on a specialist discipline or location.

For more information please feel free to visit our website http://petroplan.com