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HR Administrator - Guildford

We are looking for a HR Administrator to join our busy HR team here at Petroplan, to be based in our Guildford office. The position will report into the Global Head of HR and will provide administrative support for Petroplan's UK and other international offices.

This is a perfect role for someone with a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills, a love of admin and processes and a real interest in HR. If you have a particular interest in Learning & Development, that would also be very beneficial.

You will have responsibility for:

• Producing all employee standard correspondence
• Ensuring the HR system is always up to date and accurate
• Recording staff sickness
• Assisting with onboarding and offboarding of employees
• Supporting the Global Head of HR in organising training courses
• Drafting companywide communication documents
• Manage the HR email account
• Responding to reference requests for past employees.

Key attributes:

• have some experience in an HR admin role
• have an excellent eye for detail, good proof-reading skills and presentation and overall high work standards
• have excellent organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise effectively
• have excellent IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Some recruitment experience would be preferable but not essential

If this sounds of interest we would love to hear from you, please send your resume to Leontine Fabri at [email protected]

Applicants will need the right to work in the UK to apply for this position.

Petroplan Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Petroplan are looking to hire a Team Secretary to be based in London on a permanent staff basis.

SKILLS SET

Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Pleasant telephone manner.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to ensure a good understanding of any instructions given.
Confidence to clarify instructions received.
Conscientious and flexible.
PowerPoint is an advantage.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Educated to A-level standard (or equivalent), as a minimum requirement.
Minimum grade B at GSCE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
Greeting visitors and providing refreshments as and when needed.
Other ad hoc duties as required.

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 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 in over forty countries. Our client portfolio includes multi-national corporations, together with niche organisations focusing on a specialist discipline or location.

For more information on how Petroplan can help you, please feel free to visit our About Us page here; https://www.petroplan.com/about/

Recruitment Consultant - Warm Desk - London
Location: Waterloo, London, UK

Are you looking for a new challenge? Could it be time for a change? If you answered yes to at least one of these questions, then read on.

Why Petroplan?

Petroplan has a great reputation as a global specialist recruiter of professionals working in the oil, gas and energy industry.

We offer a few things that are a little different to the norm:

• Market leading commission scheme
• Flexible working (12noon finishes on Fridays)
• Casual dress on Monday and Fridays
• Exposure and a chance to work with some of the biggest clients in the market

This is also a warm desk with a wealth of clients and candidates to contact and build relationships with. There will be opportunities for you to place candidates and work with clients across the whole of the EMEA region. You will get support, training and have career progression from day 1. We have a transparent career progression road map and encourage people to develop and be successful!

Is this role for you?

You enjoy working in a recruitment role or you have the determination, perseverance and natural sales ability that would make you a success.

The role will include:

• Building strong relationships with specific clients to ensure Petroplan is their recruitment partner of choice and the first point of contact when business needs arise
• Building strong relationships with candidates to ensure Petroplan is their preferred specialist recruitment partner
• Generating gross profit through placements in accordance with targets agreed with your line manager
• Sourcing candidates to ensure that you put forward the best candidates for the relevant role
• Keeping on top of monthly activity measurement objectives

You're good at:

• Networking with hiring managers and senior people at employers
• Building strong candidate relationships based on trust and understanding of their career goals
• Keeping on top of monthly activity measurement objectives
• Negotiating fees that are fair but profitable
• Managing your own brand

If you are interested in this role, we would love to speak to you. Please email your CV to [email protected]

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Petroplan Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Operations Manager - Oil & Gas - Owner / Operator - LNG Project - Europe

My client, a large scale Operator whom are in the early stages of a MEGA LNG project, are currently seeking an Operations Manager to join their team in a Western European City location. This position will require a candidate with extensive LNG Operations experience whom has supported a MEGA project from Pre-Operations phase through to Commercial Operations.

Responsibilities:

• Manage vendors and contractors to assure value delivery of contracted services and to develop solutions to complex business problems.
• Management of Operations experience, with directly related and demonstrated supervisory experience in LNG Facilities.
• Strong business, technical and project management skills to conceptualize, recommend, design, and implement operations solutions in a timely manner.
• This position partners with multiple functions such as E&C, finance modelling, permitting, safety, corporate IT to perform technical reviews, provide philosophies.
• Proficient in project management tools, methodologies, and technical platforms.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Demonstrated experience on distributed control and logic systems, SIS, ESD, Gas and fire detection system.

Experience / Education:

• Minimum of 10 x years' experience within LNG Operations.
• Owner / Operator background supporting large scale projects.
• Bachelors of Chemical Engineering Degree.
• EU Passport Holder.

Operations Manager - Oil & Gas - Owner / Operator - LNG Project - Europe

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 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 in over forty countries. Our client portfolio includes multi-national corporations, together with niche organisations focusing on a specialist discipline or location.

For more information on how Petroplan can help you, please feel free to visit our About Us page here; https://www.petroplan.com/about/

Autonomous Vehicle Systems Engineer

Aberdeen

We are looking for an autonomous vehicle system engineer to work for a leading subsea engineering client in Aberdeen.

he ideal candidate will have a strong background in AUV system development and system integration. Technical skills might include systems engineering, electronics engineering, software engineering, DC motor control and power electronics, battery systems, communications networks. Experience product lifecycle management is also desirable.

A digital mindset is important with a demonstrable understanding of the opportunities created by robotics, analytics and the cloud. This team aim to be recognised as leaders in the development of Remote and Autonomous systems.

The candidate must be a collaborative team player, capable of contributing new ideas whilst comfortable being challenged themselves. The applicant must be able to take ownership of their work and be accountable for timely delivery.

Experience in AUV system development is advantageous, but applications are encouraged from adjacent engineering sectors with experience in ROV control systems, robotics, telepresence and automation.

The following equipment will be involved.

• Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV)
• Autonomous Surface Vessels
• Automated tooling for subsea vehicle
• Remote Operations of an ROV fleet
• Development Subsea resident ROV/AUVs
• Onshore Control Centres for remote ROV operations
• Electric Work Class Vehicles
• Electric ROV Tooling

Main Job Requirements

• Be subject matter expert (SME) in Remote and Autonomous Systems
• Lead and participate in the specification, design, delivery and integration of innovative systems and solutions in line with the Project requirements.
• Develop new autonomous technology offerings, internally and externally, to increase company capabilities and offerings to the industry
• Work closely with project software partner to steer, develop and implement autonomous vehicle system software
• Engage with stakeholders and fellow engineers to continually evaluate system requirements and project end goals.
• Willingness to have a hands-on approach to development and testing of solutions.
• Communicate changes, emerging risks or additional resource requirements in a timely manner to Project Leads.
• Articulate complex technical concepts in a business context to project stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel within the role during periods of testing, implementation and operations.
• Ability to communicate and support more junior members of the team.
• Develop the company's IP portfolio through identification of opportunities for patents and assess competitor filings.

Key Experience:

• Experience in Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV) and accompanying sensor technology.
• Experienced in specification, development, and integration of systems within subsea vehicles (preferably for AUVs although ROV system experience considered)
• Strong understanding of and experience with project and product life cycle management.
• Excellent conceptual, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Aptitude with developing complex systems.
• Proficiency with schedule management.
• Experience in writing supporting engineering documentation including design documentation, procedures, test plans and manuals.
• Experience in working in a multi-disciplined system engineering team.
• Experience in Vendor and 3rd Party management.
• Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality awareness.

Preferable Experience / Attributes:

• Experience in control system engineering.
• Software development, control and maintenance.
• Knowledge and experience in specifying and implementation of Battery technology in subsea vehicles and tooling.
• Knowledge and experience of subsea communications (e.g. acoustics, through-water-optical).
• Networks and communications design (e.g. LAN, WAN, VSAT).
• Good working knowledge of industry standards, specifications and guidelines.
• Knowledge and experience of control system safety standards.
• Demonstrable commitment to personal development and technical learning.

Qualifications:

• Recognised Engineering degree or equivalent work experience

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 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 in over forty countries. Our client portfolio includes multi-national corporations, together with niche organisations focusing on a specialist discipline or location.

For more information on how Petroplan can help you, please feel free to visit our About Us page here; https://www.petroplan.com/about/

ROV Project Lead

Our client is seeking an ROV Project lead to join their team in Aberdeen on a permanent basis. The client are an international company who are a leader in offshore services and projects.

Overview:

The role will drive towards developing new and innovative technologies, and use combining cutting edge technologies and ways of working with our diverse fleet of advanced ROVs/AUVs and vessels.

Preferred Experience / Skills:

• Industry experience in the field Autonomous Vehicles systems or of ROV. For example: software systems, vehicle control systems, subsea intervention tooling and operations.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards, guidelines and specifications.

Qualifications:

• Engineering Degree
• Project Management qualification. Or may be accepted with suitable technical knowledge / background.

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 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 in over forty countries. Our client portfolio includes multi-national corporations, together with niche organisations focusing on a specialist discipline or location.

For more information on how Petroplan can help you, please feel free to visit our About Us page here; https://www.petroplan.com/about/

Vacancy Senior ROV Control Systems Engineer
Location: Aberdeen
Contract type: Staff

Our client is looking for an innovative and dynamic team player to join their ROV technology team in Aberdeen in the position of Senior Control Systems Engineer.
Our expert group works is tasked with delivering industry leading technologies that increase Remote and Autonomous systems product and service lines. This includes projects such as:

• Remote Operations of ROV fleet
• Development Subsea resident ROV/AUVs
• Onshore Control Centres for remote ROV operations
• Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV)
• Autonomous Surface Vessels
• Automated tooling for subsea vehicle
• Electric Work Class Vehicles
• Electric ROV Tooling

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in ROV/Subsea Vehicle Controls Systems technology development and system integration. Technical skills might include electronics engineering, software engineering, DC motor control and power electronics, satellite communications and local and wide area networks.
A digital mindset is important with a demonstrable understanding of the opportunities created by robotics, analytics and the cloud.
Applicant will have excellent communication skills with the ability to build good working relations at all level. A proactive attitude with a keen eye for detail is essential to the success of this role.
Experience in ROV Controls Systems and AUV development is advantageous, but applications are encouraged from adjacent engineering sectors with experience in robotics, telepresence and automation.
Main Job Requirements

• Be subject matter expert (SME) in Remote and Autonomous Systems
• Lead and participate in the specification, design and delivery of innovative systems and solutions in line with the Project requirements.
• Engage with stakeholders and fellow engineers to continually evaluate system requirements and project end goals.
• Communicate changes, emerging risks or additional resource requirements in a timely manner to Project Leads.
• Willingness to have a hands-on approach to development and testing of solutions.
• Articulate complex technical concepts in a business context to project stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel within the role during periods of testing, implementation and operations.
• Ability to communicate and support more junior members of the team.
• Develop the company's IP portfolio through identification of opportunities for patents and assess competitor filings.
• Attend industry conferences; author and present papers where required

Key Experience / Attributes:

• ROV Controls Systems design, development and integration experience.
• Electronics and system design.
• Software development, control and maintenance.
• Strong understanding and experience with project and product life cycle management.
• Conceptual, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Aptitude with developing complex systems.
• Experience in writing supporting engineering documentation including design documentation, procedures, test plans and manuals.
• Experience in working in a multi-disciplined system engineering team.
• Experience in Vendor and 3rd Party management.
• Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality awareness.

Preferable Experience / Attributes:

• Experience in robotics or system and tooling automation in adjacent engineering sectors / industries.
• Networks and communications design (e.g. LAN, WAN, VSAT)
• Good working knowledge of industry standards, specifications and guidelines.
• Knowledge and experience of control system safety standards.
• Demonstrable commitment to personal development and technical learning.

Qualifications:

• Recognised Engineering degree or equivalent work experience

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 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 in over forty countries. Our client portfolio includes multi-national corporations, together with niche organisations focusing on a specialist discipline or location.

For more information on how Petroplan can help you, please feel free to visit our About Us page here; https://www.petroplan.com/about/

Completion Supervisor

Location: Aberdeen. Scotland/Norh Sea

Job Responsibilities:

• Review programmes for completeness of data and ensuring current/best practices employed.
• Assist completion engineers with preparation of programmes and end-of well reporting.
• Timely preparation of work instructions, tallies and inventories.
• Ensure all completion equipment required for upcoming operation is available, checked and fit for purpose.
• Accurate and comprehensive daily reporting of completion operations.
• Provide technical support to drilling supervisor during completion operations.

Required Training:

• Valid IWCF Intervention well control certification
• Valid UKCS Offshore Survival
• Valid UKCS Offshore Medical Certificate

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 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 in over forty countries. Our client portfolio includes multi-national corporations, together with niche organisations focusing on a specialist discipline or location.

For more information on how Petroplan can help you, please feel free to visit our About Us page here; https://www.petroplan.com/about/

Job Function

• Support tendering processes, single source justifications and contract negotiations.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers.
• Contractual evaluation of the offers, recommendations.
• Raise Purchase Requisitions / purchase orders / work orders / service orders in SAP.
• Review vendor contracts to ensure conformance to project specifications and to identify deviations from accepted group policy/practice and any unusual business or logistical risks.
• Maintain an up to date contract register and a plan of procurement activity.
• Undertake market research activities regarding suppliers / business requirements to source the best suppliers and solutions.
• Maintain relationships with existing suppliers while seeking/developing new ones.
• Work closely with the subsidiaries to support the SCM teams.
• Liaising with all appropriate company departments (tax/legal/operations/finance etc) as part of contracting and procurement process.

Behavioural skills

• Excellent commercial and business acumen.
• Confident and effective communicator.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and fast-paced environment.
• BIMCO experience is a plus.
• Excellent standard of written and spoken English.

Qualification and Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain and contract administration.
• SAP knowledge is mandatory.
• Second language skills are preferred but not required.

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 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 in over forty countries. Our client portfolio includes multi-national corporations, together with niche organisations focusing on a specialist discipline or location.

For more information on how Petroplan can help you, please feel free to visit our About Us page here; https://www.petroplan.com/about/

Job Title Senior Accountant

Reports to: Chief Accountant

Purpose

To record financial information in order to enable preparation of financial statements and all financial accounts in accordance with accounting principles and civil, fiscal and company norms. To identify assets and liabilities in line with the administrative/fiscal/statutory requirements thereby ensuring proper handling of accounts for nature and destination.

Main Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Review asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Review simple journal entries and have the ability to prepare complex journal entries along with synthesizing common ledger for subsidiary accounts.
• Develop good knowledge of chart of accounts and ensure adherence thereto while recording financial information.
• Review appropriateness and correctness of accruals in the books for each month end reporting including half year and annual reporting.
• Ensure correctness of day to day accounting processes such as A/P and Journal Entries plus monthly closure of books & accounts.
• Perform personnel accounting including but not limited to salaries posting, expense reports, expatriate insurance etc.
• Run currency revaluations at each month end on SAP.
• Highlight & Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Monitor working capital situation at fortnightly intervals and suggest appropriate actions to management where required to optimize cash flow operations.
• Analyze vendor and GL account reconciliations on monthly basis including Intercompany account management and reconciliation.
• Reconcile mainly Payroll & Other financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents
• Maintain accounting & internal controls by ensuring adherence to policies and procedures and recommending improvements thereto
• Guide accounting staff by coordinating activities and answering questions
• Check documents by monitoring and implementing all accounts payable checks including but not limited to contractual compliance checks in relation to approved contract values, tariffs, fees etc. for onward payment by Treasury function.
• Post vendor invoices and ensure correctness of invoice register
• Monitor aging of overdue invoices through bi-weekly reports
• Ensure that all invoices and staff reimbursements are paid accurately and in accordance with Company & Finance Dept. policies and procedures
• Answer accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations
• Comply with international & local financial & legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Protect operations by keeping financial information confidential
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational training & workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
• Provide support during different audit activities

Qualifications & Experience

• Accredited by a well-known Institute of Chartered Accountants
• 3-4 years of experience in handling financial matters in a Big 4 Firm or in a well reputed global/multinational organization
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Admin. Professional/Master's Degree is preferred

Required Competencies

• Strong Knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS) and practices.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP system and Hyperion.
• Advanced MS Office skills.
• Strong Analytical & Organizational Skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.

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