Key Responsibilities Monitor production and injection well performance. Identify, initiate, develop and prepare production optimization activities and well interventions (e.g. work overs, rig-less interventions, foam injection, water wash etc.) and write the Well intervention Request. * Lead the weekly production optimization meetings with operations and engineering teams and supply instruction for operation of wells (WESP). Perform integrated production system capacity setting and contribute to production loss reporting process. * Understand, analyze, and describe the physical constraints applicable to well/reservoir/field production (and injection) to predict well behavior. E.g. sand, water and gas production, scaling potential, corrosion potential and erosion management system. * Perform integrated production system modelling for identification of production enhancement opportunities. Generate well performance curves for input to simulation models. * Review existing and new well designs and work over programs from the Well Engineering Department. Field witness during execution of well intervention programs. * Monitor well Integrity and provide input for the WIMS. * Deliver the quarterly gas production nominations to the commercial team. * Prepare and deliver presentations for technical meetings with joint venture partnersEXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS Essential * Minimum of 5 years working experience as a Petroleum Engineer, in an operator environment * Demonstrated experience with planning and execution of well interventions including cased hole logging. * Knowledge of well construction and design and well integrity management * Experience with production operations. Thorough knowledge of production technology fundamentals and ability to apply appropriate techniques. * Skilled nodal analysis software (preferably Petex suite MBAL/Prosper/GAP) and PI Process book. * Basic knowledge of production chemistry, including corrosion and scaling potential * Knowledge of production metering systems, * Skilled in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint * Awareness of other subsurface disciplines e.g. Reservoir Engineering and Petrophysics * Up to date knowledge of technological developments, industry initiatives, etc. * Self-starter with a high sense of responsibility and professional credibility. Strong organizational, analytical as well as social and communication skills. * Safety and performance driven attitude * Fluent in EnglishPreferred * Experience working on mature assets or natural gas storage assets * Experience in the Southern North Sea or Dutch onshore fields * Experience with Risk assessments, HAZOP, HAZID * Proficiency in Dutch language
About Petroplan
Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.
Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.
In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.
Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Perform and oversee external work on geomechanical modelling for the Midstream as well as Upstream assets. * Manage microseismic and soil movement monitoring network for Gas Storage Bergermeer. Perform and quality control soil movement predictions and seismic risk assessments. * Maximize value for the Concession gas fields through development geology activities. Update and maintain 3D static models and geological descriptions. Generate infill well proposals. * Perform seismic evaluation / interpretation and coordinate reprocessing as required * Perform Open hole log evaluations and correlations * Identification and maturation of exploration prospects including volumetrics, risk and uncertainty analysis. Supported by basin modelling and petroleum systems evaluation. * Peer-review Partner Operated Assets project proposals, representative at TCM's * Participate in evaluation of farm-in and acquisition opportunities * Provide geological input to Well Engineering team and CCUS projects for well design and construction * Act as operational geologist during drilling operations. Responsible for defining mud/well logging program planning and execution, wellsite geologist hiring and supervision, pressure measurements (RFTs), coring. * Provide the scope of work for work to be outsourced to external consultants and ensure quality of associated reporting * Execute work in accordance with the Corporate Critical Safe Work StandardsQUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING * M.Sc. /Ph.D. in Geology and/or Geophysics or similar * Knowledge of the Dutch / Southern North Sea subsurface specificallyEXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS Essential * Minimum of 5 years working experience as a Geoscientist, in an operator environment * Skilled in geomechanical modelling, soil movement predictions and seismic risk analysis * Skilled in 3D static modelling, using Schlumberger Petrel software * Experience with seismic data interpretation and awareness of processing * Experience with open hole log evaluation and routine core / cuttings analysis * Experience with petroleum systems modelling and exploration prospect evaluation * Skilled in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint * Awareness of other subsurface disciplines e.g. Reservoir Engineering and Petrophysics * Up to date knowledge of technological developments, industry initiatives, etc. * Self-starter with a high sense of responsibility and professional credibility. Strong organizational, analytical as well as social and communication skills. * Safety and performance driven attitude * Fluent in English Preferred * Experience working on natural gas storage projects and mature upstream assets * Experience with operations / wellsite geology * Experience working on CCUS projects * Experience with naturally fractured reservoirs * Experience with Kingdom software
About Petroplan
Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.
Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.
In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.
Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.
Construction Manager
Location: Rotterdam
Permanent Staff position
This is primarily a site-based role but will include a period of time in the head office environment working on front end project development such as contract strategies, planning and constructability.
Your Duties:
Set the highest levels of safety performance from all stakeholders
In conjunction with Contractors' Management team undertakes a weekly HSSE inspection of allocated areas
Ensure that contractors understand and implement the HSES plan
Agree method statements, risk assessments and job safety analysis. Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with agreed method statements
Ensure all hazardous activities and those with potential risk to material or personnel, have an agreed method statement, and risk assessment prior to commencement of work
Maintain supervisory attendance at all contractor toolbox talks and safety meetings. Encourage contractor safety incentive schemes and promote all AP processes, Client and contractors team building efforts
Ensure Contractor, Client and Operator personnel understand and fully operate the project permit to work system including tag/lock-out requirements, and that only contractor authorized personnel operate the permit to work system
Your Responsibilities:
Support the Project Efforts through:
Providing construction technical input to the project throughout the engineering phase
Developing the project construction strategy, execution planning and contracting strategy
Developing installation sequencing, schedule timings and resource requirements
Preparing project specific site procedures and work practices as required
Assisting with construction feasibility and method studies
Supporting development of the project logistic strategy relevant to heavy and out of gauge equipment/modules
Leading coordination of development of heavy lifting/installation studies including out of gauge equipment/modules
Owning input to the Constructability of a plant, including use of the constructability checklist to identify critical execution issues
Maintain the necessary training/qualification records for self and team to ensure quality assurance requirements are met
Supporting the field commissioning activities through :
Support field transition from construction to commissioning and ensure contractor management is being controlled during this phase
Support the planning of contractor activities at site particularly in the phase transition between construction and commissioning
Administrative functions include:
Management of Safety Statistics, and leading efforts for improved safety culture and performance based on these.
Ensuring methodologies around Site Changes are followed and managed
Taking overall responsibility for the success of construction work scope under your control, defined as meeting Project requirements on Safety, Cost, Schedule and Quality. This includes carrying out audit, compliance and control checks within your scope of work
Driving consistency and improvement of work processes for the Construction team
Supporting Site Earned Value tracking
Skills / Qualifications
Demonstrable experience as a Construction Manager of Civil Works - at least 15 years of experience. It is a distinct advantage if the candidate has extensive experience in construction site leadership roles delivering major EPC capital projects valued £100 to £500million in industrial gases or associated industries such as Oil & Gas.
Ideally, degree qualified or with Technically qualified / time served trades person with trade registrations / vocational qualifications.
Demonstrable experience of managing large site teams - in particular experience in the Netherlands is an advantage.
Demonstrate ability to understand importance of monitoring contractor performance by use of key performance indicators (KPI) and being able to report clearly site progress and performance to senior management.
Working knowledge of relevant legislation, codes and standards with the ability to manage contractors.
Recent on-shore Petrochemical and Oil & Gas experience.
Computer literate (MS Office components)
Use of and familiarity with process and safety tools such as P&ID's and HAZOPs.
Understanding of typical design datasheet/drawings and familiar with General design/construction standards in Mechanical /E&I field.
Exposure to Change Management processes and implementation is an advantage
Project costing skills for evaluation
Demonstrable Self Starter attributes.
Demonstrate experience with directly managing multi-discipline site teams
Proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels both within and outside of the organisation.
An experienced leader and developer of teams, with a proven ability to lead, engage and motivate the team.
Experience with Completions Systems (desirable - Go Completions)
Experience with Advanced Work Packs Methodology
Ability to perform and maintain deadlines under pressure
Positive "can do" attitude & strong work ethic.
Excellent communication skills. Excellent English (spoken and written)
Dutch speaking is an advantage.
About Petroplan
Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.
Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.
In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.
Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.
Process Controls Engineer (Smart Plant Instrumentation)
Permanent
Netherlands
The Role
As a Process Controls Specialist Engineer, you will be responsible for providing training, support and guidance to our Smart Plant Instrumentation Users globally while working with Digital Technology and Business Application Owner to improve the tool and associated in-house add-ons through both work process and system enhancements.
Among many things, this may include:
Advising Process Controls project teams on tool setup and usage strategies for their specific projects
Providing informal and formal training and guidance to new users.
Working with Job Aid Content Owners to develop and improve and communicate smart plant related work processes to support new business and technology need for Instrument, Telecoms, Fire & Gas and DCS aspects.
In addition, as a Process Controls Specialist Engineer you will be working on either a large project or multiple smaller projects which includes the usual Engineering activities of
Participation in P&ID development.
Specification of process control equipment including control valves, relief valves, flow measurement devices, process instrumentation.
Design, specification, configuration and testing of control and analytical systems
Planned short term international travel for inspection, collaboration with our global teams and site visits will be encouraged from the successful candidate.
Qualifications/Experience Required
A degree in Chemical Engineering or Control and Instrumentation Engineering or in an equivalent related subject
Experience in the setup and use of Smart Instrumentation at a working and Administrator level - understand data flow and use within the Engineering & Design context.
General experience of Instruments and Control Systems
About Petroplan
Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.
Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.
In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.
Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.
Job Description;
Our Client an a Global Shipping Company are looking for a Commercial Executive to be based in their offices in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The position is offered with a Permanent contract, negotiable salary and benefits package.
Job Overview;
As Commercial Executive you'll be part of the Renewables team and be responsible for; searching for business prospects in Country and in neighbouring countries, provide business presentations to clients, partners and other external and internal stakeholders and manage tender preparation and provide full back-up support on tender-related matters.
Responsibilities;
Identify and contact potential clients in the area.
Travel regularly and develop commercial prospects.
Inform daily the Line Manager about prospects and expected clients' requirements.
Provide Line Manager with information about the competition.
Nurture relationships with clients, ship-owners and other business partners.
Manage vendor registration process with new potential clients.
Receive Calls for Tenders from Clients.
Receive offers from Vendors (Ship-owners).
Prepare tenders and liaise with other departments (Marine, QHSE, Tax, Logistics, Finance) to verify they are in compliance with clients' expectations.
Qualifications and Experience;
Ideally have a Diploma in marketing/commercial affairs and/or international business.
Experience in a sales/marketing/commercial function, preferably in the oil/shipping sector.
About Petroplan
Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.
Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.
In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.
Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.
Electrical Field Engineer
Permanent
Belgium, Netherlands or France
We are looking for an Electrical Field Engineer to join our team in Europe (either based in Belgium, Netherlands, or France.)
Role Description
As an Electrical Field Engineer you will be responsible for troubleshooting, repair, preventive maintenance, installation and some design of electrical equipment such as rotating machines, static systems and devices and supporting construction activities for plant improvement projects and commissioning activities for new plants and additions to existing production plants.
You will respond to any major occurrence of electrical breakdown, carry out prompt inspection, analyse the fault, repair and re-commission affected plant and equipment to assure the minimum loss of production and support plants with maintenance according to the Plant Maintenance programme. This could range from routine maintenance or major overhaul maintenance and will include working on maintenance shutdowns.
In the role of Electrical Field Engineer you supervise and/or perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, modification, installation and commissioning of electrical equipment in Global Operations production facilities; joint venture, and third-party facilities.
Job Tasks
Ensure that the work is adequately planned and executed safely at a high level of effectiveness when supervising contractors and/or company staff
Carry out plant modifications according to central design specification, submit any self-generated design changes to specialist engineers for approval before implementation. For some projects generate scope, cost and obtain Expenditure Approval and execute the work scope
Give advice and assistance to Plant Managers and their staff on maintenance matters as requested drawing, when necessary, upon the technical resources and expertise of specialist engineers
In association with the Maintenance Systems group, review and update the technical content of the preventive maintenance procedures and to recommend changes where improvements in safety, quality or economy may be affected
Qualifications/Experience
Completion of a Formal Electrical Apprenticeship, Tertiary Vocational Qualification to minimum MTS (Netherlands) / HNC (UK) or equivalent, supplemented by 5 years post apprenticeship experience in electrical distribution, equipment protection and controls
The ability to read electrical control drawings. High voltage and large motor experience is preferred
The ability to communicate in English, both spoken and written word as well as in Dutch or French or German
Familiarization with the electrical equipment in the facilities served. For example: induction and synchronous motors, protective relays, switchgear, starters, control systems, transformers, generators, and distribution systems
About Petroplan
Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.
Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.
In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.
Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.
Maintenance Electrical Engineer
Location: Rotterdam
Permanent Staff Position
Looking for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer who has experience with both High and Low voltage and able to speak and understand Dutch or a willingness to learn the Dutch Language.
Your Role and Responsibilities
Responsible for managing maintenance work and drawing up long-term maintenance budgets and maintenance plans
You will act as the Senior professional on site where the electrical installation responsibility in accordance with NEN3140 (low voltage) and NEN3840 (high voltage) is part of your package of duties.
You will deal with preventative and correct maintenance of capital goods
Monitor and improve business processes
(have) rectified malfunctions, register and check work performed
Maintaining technical stocks that are important for maintenance
Conducting site surveys
Providing professional technical advice regarding maintenance, repairs, overhauls and fault diagnosis (RCA).
As a Maintenance Engineer you work closely with work planners, maintenance engineers, planners, suppliers, contractors, logistics employees and production managers.
Maintenance of electrotechnical installations & electrical work equipment
Have periodic inspections carried out
Timely repair of found defects
Establishing working procedures for operating the installations
Determining an access control for areas with an electrical hazard
Education and training in the context of NEN 3140 and NEN 3840.
In this role you directly contribute to electrification and the CO2 reduction targets and you contribute to the availability and reliability of the electrical network on the site.
You will directly contribute to electrification and the CO2 reduction targets and you contribute to the availability and reliability of the electrical network on the site.
You will be given every opportunity to initiate project proposals and to implement them in collaboration with your manager and teammates
You will be an important player in making current plans and asset strategies for electrical systems in accordance with the applicable electrotechnical (PM) standards.
What you will bring to the role
Qualified, proactive electrical engineer, with strong analytical and communication skills. You have persuasiveness and are able to convey your technical expertise to people at all levels, both technical and non-technical.
You enjoy working with others and enjoy getting results.
You are ready for a technical challenge and you love being able to work on different systems and 'figure it out'.
You apply your previous experiences to solving problems and investigating incidents.
MBO- HBO diploma in Electrical Engineering (HBO working and thinking level)
Solid experience as an Electrical Engineer with in-depth technical knowledge
Experience in a similar industrial environment or energy sector
Experience working in project teams.
Able to master the English and Dutch language.
About Petroplan
Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.
Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.
In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.
Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.
Senior Industrial Automation Engineer
Permanent
Netherlands
*NOTE - This is an IT role, not an engineering role, please only apply if you have experience in, and can provide examples of, each of the role requirements listed below*
Overview
You will be responsible for developing the detailed technical configurations required to ensure that the many and varied plant floor computing platforms operate in a reliable manner and integrate seamlessly with each other and with the enterprise computing environment.
The position provides information technology support and ensures continued operation of the systems, processes, and technologies that comprise the company's Industrial Control Systems. The candidate will need strong DT infrastructure skills including network, client, server, and security.
Plant floor computing requires a broad variety of operating systems, software applications and communication protocol alternatives. These systems must communicate with various electronic devices and together they form the core of plant automation. The blend of DT and non-DT components present technical challenges that must be considered in the design.
Responsibilities
Primary role will represent DT Plant Computing engineering efforts on new capital projects (> $0.5 Billion USD) located in Uzbekistan and in various port locations throughout Europe based on project demands. This person will be embedded in the day-to-day design efforts and work closely with the company Engineering centers in the UK and India.
This role will require travel within Europe and Central Asia as part of these new facility DT infrastructure deployments.
Work with Process Automation Engineers to build and deploy control systems for new plant projects or control system upgrade projects.
Participate in Industrial Control System cybersecurity assessments and deployments.
Configure and install PCs and Servers for Process Control Applications.
Provide first level incident response for Process Control PCs and Servers.
Develop Zone & Conduit Diagrams and Perdue Enterprise Reference Architecture models for Process Control Systems.
Develop, design, configure and deploy Plant Floor applications for malware, antivirus, disaster recovery, safelisting, asset management, remote access, intrusion detection and various other layer of protection for OT assets.
Work with vendors and follow industry best practices for proper infrastructure support.
Optimize work processes and implement automation to drive service efficiency and productivity.
Help train, orient, bring up to speed new team members.
Travel to plant sites, spend minimum of 25% of your time travelling.
Participate in on-call support rotation, including evenings and weekends per rotation schedule.
Qualifications/Experience
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or an Engineering discipline (Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical), or equivalent work experience.
15 years DT experience or comparable experience with process control systems
Experience with Windows PC Operating Systems (Windows 7, Windows 10, Windows 11) and Windows Server Operating Systems (Windows 2016, 2019, 2022)
Experience with Symantec Endpoint Protection, Acronis Backup, Netop Remote Control, and McAfee Application safelisting
Experience with networks (TCP/IP network protocols, DNS, DHCP), firewalls, and Active Directory
Fluent in IEC 62443, NIST SP-800 and Saudi HCIS (High Commission for Industrial Security) and NCA (National Cybersecurity Authority) a plus
ISA99/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist Certificate a plus
Willingness to learn and develop security administration skillset
Familiarity with industrial control systems like Siemens PCS7,Honeywell, ABB ; Siemens and Honeywell are preferred
Ability to manage multiple project priorities and competing demands
Good communication, leadership and teamwork skills are required, including the ability to work independently
Must be a creative thinker, results oriented, focused, and attentive to detail and accuracy
Must be sharp, quick, dedicated and innovative problem solver
Must be able to safely handle physical demands of the position, including ability to lift up to 25 pounds, install equipment in tight spaces, and pull wire, cables, and run conduits as needs arise.
About Petroplan
Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.
Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.
In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.
Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.
Key Responsibilities Monitor production and injection well performance. Identify, initiate, develop and prepare production optimization activities and well interventions (e.g. work overs, rig-less interventions, foam injection, water wash etc.) and write the Well intervention Request. * Lead the weekly production optimization meetings with operations and engineering teams and supply instruction for operation of wells (WESP). Perform integrated production system capacity setting and contribute to production loss reporting process. * Understand, analyze, and describe the physical constraints applicable to well/reservoir/field production (and injection) to predict well behavior. E.g. sand, water and gas production, scaling potential, corrosion potential and erosion management system. * Perform integrated production system modelling for identification of production enhancement opportunities. Generate well performance curves for input to simulation models. * Review existing and new well designs and work over programs from the Well Engineering Department. Field witness during execution of well intervention programs. * Monitor well Integrity and provide input for the WIMS. * Deliver the quarterly gas production nominations to the commercial team. * Prepare and deliver presentations for technical meetings with joint venture partnersEXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS Essential * Minimum of 5 years working experience as a Petroleum Engineer, in an operator environment * Demonstrated experience with planning and execution of well interventions including cased hole logging. * Knowledge of well construction and design and well integrity management * Experience with production operations. Thorough knowledge of production technology fundamentals and ability to apply appropriate techniques. * Skilled nodal analysis software (preferably Petex suite MBAL/Prosper/GAP) and PI Process book. * Basic knowledge of production chemistry, including corrosion and scaling potential * Knowledge of production metering systems, * Skilled in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint * Awareness of other subsurface disciplines e.g. Reservoir Engineering and Petrophysics * Up to date knowledge of technological developments, industry initiatives, etc. * Self-starter with a high sense of responsibility and professional credibility. Strong organizational, analytical as well as social and communication skills. * Safety and performance driven attitude * Fluent in EnglishPreferred * Experience working on mature assets or natural gas storage assets * Experience in the Southern North Sea or Dutch onshore fields * Experience with Risk assessments, HAZOP, HAZID * Proficiency in Dutch language
About Petroplan
Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.
Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.
In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.
Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Perform and oversee external work on geomechanical modelling for the Midstream as well as Upstream assets. * Manage microseismic and soil movement monitoring network for Gas Storage Bergermeer. Perform and quality control soil movement predictions and seismic risk assessments. * Maximize value for the Concession gas fields through development geology activities. Update and maintain 3D static models and geological descriptions. Generate infill well proposals. * Perform seismic evaluation / interpretation and coordinate reprocessing as required * Perform Open hole log evaluations and correlations * Identification and maturation of exploration prospects including volumetrics, risk and uncertainty analysis. Supported by basin modelling and petroleum systems evaluation. * Peer-review Partner Operated Assets project proposals, representative at TCM's * Participate in evaluation of farm-in and acquisition opportunities * Provide geological input to Well Engineering team and CCUS projects for well design and construction * Act as operational geologist during drilling operations. Responsible for defining mud/well logging program planning and execution, wellsite geologist hiring and supervision, pressure measurements (RFTs), coring. * Provide the scope of work for work to be outsourced to external consultants and ensure quality of associated reporting * Execute work in accordance with the Corporate Critical Safe Work StandardsQUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING * M.Sc. /Ph.D. in Geology and/or Geophysics or similar * Knowledge of the Dutch / Southern North Sea subsurface specificallyEXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS Essential * Minimum of 5 years working experience as a Geoscientist, in an operator environment * Skilled in geomechanical modelling, soil movement predictions and seismic risk analysis * Skilled in 3D static modelling, using Schlumberger Petrel software * Experience with seismic data interpretation and awareness of processing * Experience with open hole log evaluation and routine core / cuttings analysis * Experience with petroleum systems modelling and exploration prospect evaluation * Skilled in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint * Awareness of other subsurface disciplines e.g. Reservoir Engineering and Petrophysics * Up to date knowledge of technological developments, industry initiatives, etc. * Self-starter with a high sense of responsibility and professional credibility. Strong organizational, analytical as well as social and communication skills. * Safety and performance driven attitude * Fluent in English Preferred * Experience working on natural gas storage projects and mature upstream assets * Experience with operations / wellsite geology * Experience working on CCUS projects * Experience with naturally fractured reservoirs * Experience with Kingdom software
About Petroplan
Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.
Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.
In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.
Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.
Construction Manager
Location: Rotterdam
Permanent Staff position
This is primarily a site-based role but will include a period of time in the head office environment working on front end project development such as contract strategies, planning and constructability.
Your Duties:
Set the highest levels of safety performance from all stakeholders
In conjunction with Contractors' Management team undertakes a weekly HSSE inspection of allocated areas
Ensure that contractors understand and implement the HSES plan
Agree method statements, risk assessments and job safety analysis. Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with agreed method statements
Ensure all hazardous activities and those with potential risk to material or personnel, have an agreed method statement, and risk assessment prior to commencement of work
Maintain supervisory attendance at all contractor toolbox talks and safety meetings. Encourage contractor safety incentive schemes and promote all AP processes, Client and contractors team building efforts
Ensure Contractor, Client and Operator personnel understand and fully operate the project permit to work system including tag/lock-out requirements, and that only contractor authorized personnel operate the permit to work system
Your Responsibilities:
Support the Project Efforts through:
Providing construction technical input to the project throughout the engineering phase
Developing the project construction strategy, execution planning and contracting strategy
Developing installation sequencing, schedule timings and resource requirements
Preparing project specific site procedures and work practices as required
Assisting with construction feasibility and method studies
Supporting development of the project logistic strategy relevant to heavy and out of gauge equipment/modules
Leading coordination of development of heavy lifting/installation studies including out of gauge equipment/modules
Owning input to the Constructability of a plant, including use of the constructability checklist to identify critical execution issues
Maintain the necessary training/qualification records for self and team to ensure quality assurance requirements are met
Supporting the field commissioning activities through :
Support field transition from construction to commissioning and ensure contractor management is being controlled during this phase
Support the planning of contractor activities at site particularly in the phase transition between construction and commissioning
Administrative functions include:
Management of Safety Statistics, and leading efforts for improved safety culture and performance based on these.
Ensuring methodologies around Site Changes are followed and managed
Taking overall responsibility for the success of construction work scope under your control, defined as meeting Project requirements on Safety, Cost, Schedule and Quality. This includes carrying out audit, compliance and control checks within your scope of work
Driving consistency and improvement of work processes for the Construction team
Supporting Site Earned Value tracking
Skills / Qualifications
Demonstrable experience as a Construction Manager of Civil Works - at least 15 years of experience. It is a distinct advantage if the candidate has extensive experience in construction site leadership roles delivering major EPC capital projects valued £100 to £500million in industrial gases or associated industries such as Oil & Gas.
Ideally, degree qualified or with Technically qualified / time served trades person with trade registrations / vocational qualifications.
Demonstrable experience of managing large site teams - in particular experience in the Netherlands is an advantage.
Demonstrate ability to understand importance of monitoring contractor performance by use of key performance indicators (KPI) and being able to report clearly site progress and performance to senior management.
Working knowledge of relevant legislation, codes and standards with the ability to manage contractors.
Recent on-shore Petrochemical and Oil & Gas experience.
Computer literate (MS Office components)
Use of and familiarity with process and safety tools such as P&ID's and HAZOPs.
Understanding of typical design datasheet/drawings and familiar with General design/construction standards in Mechanical /E&I field.
Exposure to Change Management processes and implementation is an advantage
Project costing skills for evaluation
Demonstrable Self Starter attributes.
Demonstrate experience with directly managing multi-discipline site teams
Proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels both within and outside of the organisation.
An experienced leader and developer of teams, with a proven ability to lead, engage and motivate the team.
Experience with Completions Systems (desirable - Go Completions)
Experience with Advanced Work Packs Methodology
Ability to perform and maintain deadlines under pressure
Positive "can do" attitude & strong work ethic.
Excellent communication skills. Excellent English (spoken and written)
Dutch speaking is an advantage.
About Petroplan
Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.
Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.
In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.
Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.
Process Controls Engineer (Smart Plant Instrumentation)
Permanent
Netherlands
The Role
As a Process Controls Specialist Engineer, you will be responsible for providing training, support and guidance to our Smart Plant Instrumentation Users globally while working with Digital Technology and Business Application Owner to improve the tool and associated in-house add-ons through both work process and system enhancements.
Among many things, this may include:
Advising Process Controls project teams on tool setup and usage strategies for their specific projects
Providing informal and formal training and guidance to new users.
Working with Job Aid Content Owners to develop and improve and communicate smart plant related work processes to support new business and technology need for Instrument, Telecoms, Fire & Gas and DCS aspects.
In addition, as a Process Controls Specialist Engineer you will be working on either a large project or multiple smaller projects which includes the usual Engineering activities of
Participation in P&ID development.
Specification of process control equipment including control valves, relief valves, flow measurement devices, process instrumentation.
Design, specification, configuration and testing of control and analytical systems
Planned short term international travel for inspection, collaboration with our global teams and site visits will be encouraged from the successful candidate.
Qualifications/Experience Required
A degree in Chemical Engineering or Control and Instrumentation Engineering or in an equivalent related subject
Experience in the setup and use of Smart Instrumentation at a working and Administrator level - understand data flow and use within the Engineering & Design context.
General experience of Instruments and Control Systems
About Petroplan
Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.
Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.
In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.
Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.
Job Description;
Our Client an a Global Shipping Company are looking for a Commercial Executive to be based in their offices in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The position is offered with a Permanent contract, negotiable salary and benefits package.
Job Overview;
As Commercial Executive you'll be part of the Renewables team and be responsible for; searching for business prospects in Country and in neighbouring countries, provide business presentations to clients, partners and other external and internal stakeholders and manage tender preparation and provide full back-up support on tender-related matters.
Responsibilities;
Identify and contact potential clients in the area.
Travel regularly and develop commercial prospects.
Inform daily the Line Manager about prospects and expected clients' requirements.
Provide Line Manager with information about the competition.
Nurture relationships with clients, ship-owners and other business partners.
Manage vendor registration process with new potential clients.
Receive Calls for Tenders from Clients.
Receive offers from Vendors (Ship-owners).
Prepare tenders and liaise with other departments (Marine, QHSE, Tax, Logistics, Finance) to verify they are in compliance with clients' expectations.
Qualifications and Experience;
Ideally have a Diploma in marketing/commercial affairs and/or international business.
Experience in a sales/marketing/commercial function, preferably in the oil/shipping sector.
About Petroplan
Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.
Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.
In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.
Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.
Electrical Field Engineer
Permanent
Belgium, Netherlands or France
We are looking for an Electrical Field Engineer to join our team in Europe (either based in Belgium, Netherlands, or France.)
Role Description
As an Electrical Field Engineer you will be responsible for troubleshooting, repair, preventive maintenance, installation and some design of electrical equipment such as rotating machines, static systems and devices and supporting construction activities for plant improvement projects and commissioning activities for new plants and additions to existing production plants.
You will respond to any major occurrence of electrical breakdown, carry out prompt inspection, analyse the fault, repair and re-commission affected plant and equipment to assure the minimum loss of production and support plants with maintenance according to the Plant Maintenance programme. This could range from routine maintenance or major overhaul maintenance and will include working on maintenance shutdowns.
In the role of Electrical Field Engineer you supervise and/or perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, modification, installation and commissioning of electrical equipment in Global Operations production facilities; joint venture, and third-party facilities.
Job Tasks
Ensure that the work is adequately planned and executed safely at a high level of effectiveness when supervising contractors and/or company staff
Carry out plant modifications according to central design specification, submit any self-generated design changes to specialist engineers for approval before implementation. For some projects generate scope, cost and obtain Expenditure Approval and execute the work scope
Give advice and assistance to Plant Managers and their staff on maintenance matters as requested drawing, when necessary, upon the technical resources and expertise of specialist engineers
In association with the Maintenance Systems group, review and update the technical content of the preventive maintenance procedures and to recommend changes where improvements in safety, quality or economy may be affected
Qualifications/Experience
Completion of a Formal Electrical Apprenticeship, Tertiary Vocational Qualification to minimum MTS (Netherlands) / HNC (UK) or equivalent, supplemented by 5 years post apprenticeship experience in electrical distribution, equipment protection and controls
The ability to read electrical control drawings. High voltage and large motor experience is preferred
The ability to communicate in English, both spoken and written word as well as in Dutch or French or German
Familiarization with the electrical equipment in the facilities served. For example: induction and synchronous motors, protective relays, switchgear, starters, control systems, transformers, generators, and distribution systems
About Petroplan
Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.
Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.
In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.
Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.
Maintenance Electrical Engineer
Location: Rotterdam
Permanent Staff Position
Looking for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer who has experience with both High and Low voltage and able to speak and understand Dutch or a willingness to learn the Dutch Language.
Your Role and Responsibilities
Responsible for managing maintenance work and drawing up long-term maintenance budgets and maintenance plans
You will act as the Senior professional on site where the electrical installation responsibility in accordance with NEN3140 (low voltage) and NEN3840 (high voltage) is part of your package of duties.
You will deal with preventative and correct maintenance of capital goods
Monitor and improve business processes
(have) rectified malfunctions, register and check work performed
Maintaining technical stocks that are important for maintenance
Conducting site surveys
Providing professional technical advice regarding maintenance, repairs, overhauls and fault diagnosis (RCA).
As a Maintenance Engineer you work closely with work planners, maintenance engineers, planners, suppliers, contractors, logistics employees and production managers.
Maintenance of electrotechnical installations & electrical work equipment
Have periodic inspections carried out
Timely repair of found defects
Establishing working procedures for operating the installations
Determining an access control for areas with an electrical hazard
Education and training in the context of NEN 3140 and NEN 3840.
In this role you directly contribute to electrification and the CO2 reduction targets and you contribute to the availability and reliability of the electrical network on the site.
You will directly contribute to electrification and the CO2 reduction targets and you contribute to the availability and reliability of the electrical network on the site.
You will be given every opportunity to initiate project proposals and to implement them in collaboration with your manager and teammates
You will be an important player in making current plans and asset strategies for electrical systems in accordance with the applicable electrotechnical (PM) standards.
What you will bring to the role
Qualified, proactive electrical engineer, with strong analytical and communication skills. You have persuasiveness and are able to convey your technical expertise to people at all levels, both technical and non-technical.
You enjoy working with others and enjoy getting results.
You are ready for a technical challenge and you love being able to work on different systems and 'figure it out'.
You apply your previous experiences to solving problems and investigating incidents.
MBO- HBO diploma in Electrical Engineering (HBO working and thinking level)
Solid experience as an Electrical Engineer with in-depth technical knowledge
Experience in a similar industrial environment or energy sector
Experience working in project teams.
Able to master the English and Dutch language.
About Petroplan
Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.
Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.
In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.
Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.
Senior Industrial Automation Engineer
Permanent
Netherlands
*NOTE - This is an IT role, not an engineering role, please only apply if you have experience in, and can provide examples of, each of the role requirements listed below*
Overview
You will be responsible for developing the detailed technical configurations required to ensure that the many and varied plant floor computing platforms operate in a reliable manner and integrate seamlessly with each other and with the enterprise computing environment.
The position provides information technology support and ensures continued operation of the systems, processes, and technologies that comprise the company's Industrial Control Systems. The candidate will need strong DT infrastructure skills including network, client, server, and security.
Plant floor computing requires a broad variety of operating systems, software applications and communication protocol alternatives. These systems must communicate with various electronic devices and together they form the core of plant automation. The blend of DT and non-DT components present technical challenges that must be considered in the design.
Responsibilities
Primary role will represent DT Plant Computing engineering efforts on new capital projects (> $0.5 Billion USD) located in Uzbekistan and in various port locations throughout Europe based on project demands. This person will be embedded in the day-to-day design efforts and work closely with the company Engineering centers in the UK and India.
This role will require travel within Europe and Central Asia as part of these new facility DT infrastructure deployments.
Work with Process Automation Engineers to build and deploy control systems for new plant projects or control system upgrade projects.
Participate in Industrial Control System cybersecurity assessments and deployments.
Configure and install PCs and Servers for Process Control Applications.
Provide first level incident response for Process Control PCs and Servers.
Develop Zone & Conduit Diagrams and Perdue Enterprise Reference Architecture models for Process Control Systems.
Develop, design, configure and deploy Plant Floor applications for malware, antivirus, disaster recovery, safelisting, asset management, remote access, intrusion detection and various other layer of protection for OT assets.
Work with vendors and follow industry best practices for proper infrastructure support.
Optimize work processes and implement automation to drive service efficiency and productivity.
Help train, orient, bring up to speed new team members.
Travel to plant sites, spend minimum of 25% of your time travelling.
Participate in on-call support rotation, including evenings and weekends per rotation schedule.
Qualifications/Experience
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or an Engineering discipline (Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical), or equivalent work experience.
15 years DT experience or comparable experience with process control systems
Experience with Windows PC Operating Systems (Windows 7, Windows 10, Windows 11) and Windows Server Operating Systems (Windows 2016, 2019, 2022)
Experience with Symantec Endpoint Protection, Acronis Backup, Netop Remote Control, and McAfee Application safelisting
Experience with networks (TCP/IP network protocols, DNS, DHCP), firewalls, and Active Directory
Fluent in IEC 62443, NIST SP-800 and Saudi HCIS (High Commission for Industrial Security) and NCA (National Cybersecurity Authority) a plus
ISA99/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist Certificate a plus
Willingness to learn and develop security administration skillset
Familiarity with industrial control systems like Siemens PCS7,Honeywell, ABB ; Siemens and Honeywell are preferred
Ability to manage multiple project priorities and competing demands
Good communication, leadership and teamwork skills are required, including the ability to work independently
Must be a creative thinker, results oriented, focused, and attentive to detail and accuracy
Must be sharp, quick, dedicated and innovative problem solver
Must be able to safely handle physical demands of the position, including ability to lift up to 25 pounds, install equipment in tight spaces, and pull wire, cables, and run conduits as needs arise.
About Petroplan
Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.
Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.
In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.
Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.