Manual Machinist - Bullard Vertical Turret Lathe
Houston, TX

Seeking mechanically inclined Manual Machinists who are interested in a great opportunity to join a revamped and growing machine shop in North Houston.

Responsibilities:

• Obtain fixtures, set-up tools, parts, and supplies intended for Manual Vertical Turret Lathe (VTL).
• Operate machines to remove material to achieve required dimensions prior to the application of coatings, to finish coatings, or to establish part features.
• Perform finishing operations when required, such as deburring, tapping, honing, and bench work.
• Follow both written and verbal work instructions, use approved gages and tools to inspect parts to determine required material removal.
• May be required to participate in repair development projects for new programs or repair development of new repairs of existing programs.

Qualifications:

• One-year machining experience on one, all, or a combination of; set up and operation of: Vertical Turret Lathes (VTL); Horizontal Boring Mills (HBM); Manual VTL; Vertical Grinders; Horizontal Grinders; Horizontal Engine Lathe; Vertical Grinders and Horizontal Grinders.
• Set-up experience with tooling, fixtures with the ability to follow instructions per technical drawings or work instructions.
• Technical high school diploma, machinist trade school, or equivalent work experience.
• General bench skills such as use of hand-held power tools, files, assembly and disassembly.

Must be eligible to work for any US employer without sponsorship.

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

Senior Commissioning Engineer

Summary

To provide commissioning and start-up technical service all capital projects assigned and provide coordination between project and operation team. To prepare pre-commissioning and commissioning documentation (strategies, plans, procedures, quality , HSE, cost and schedule optimization) and ensure that it is at the full satisfaction of Operations. To provided commissioning, startup and operation input to the facilities/unit designs to ensure they are optimal, safe, cost effective and in compliance with the latest Codes, Standards, National and Corporate requirements and procedures with regards to commissioning, startup and operation.

Main Responsibilities

1. Development of pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up strategy, plan and procedures for the project facilities all along the various stages of the project.
2. Develop and maintain the care and custody handover roadmap for all project facilities
3. Provide input to tender documents to ensure our client's objectives for commissioning, startup, and operations are met.
4. Coordinate all commissioning, start-up and operational activities to achieve fully operational, fully functional and reliable facilities.
5. Establish and define commissioning requirements for Long Lead Items (LLI's).
6. Coordinate and facilitate the hand over to the Start-up team, support the start-up team activities.
7. Supervise, coordinate, review and comment on all pre-commissioning and commissioning related engineering deliverables to ensure safe operability requirements have been fulfilled.
8. Provide guidance to a team of Contract Commissioning Engineers and activities to achieve fully operational, fully functional, reliable and consistent facilities.
9. Supervise, coordinate all aspects of commissioning, i.e. process units operations, pre-commissioning and commissioning coordination, scheduling and start-up for the scope of the project.
10. Recommend commissioning spare parts and consumables.
11. Facilitate the development and implementation of all engineering and vendors work for developing the operation manuals for all offshore and onshore units.
12. Support the established Risk Management process in order to ensure successful and timely completion of the project.
13. Support Qatari development activities by ensuring that Qatari Nationals receive the proper job training and development

Decision Making Authority

• Operate within the framework of established company policies and departmental procedures, guided by engineering codes, standard practices and procedures. Work

accomplishments are not subject to third-party checks. The work is overviewed by the Project Operations Manager (OMP)/ Interface Manger (BHI).

• Responsible for all inputs, plans, activities and decisions related to the commissioning and start up aspects of the scope for the project.
• Key decisions during facilities design, construction, pre-commissioning and commissioning works affecting project cost and schedule.

Context/Special Features/Challenges

• Exposed, for extended periods of time, to assignments overseas.
• Exposed to different cultures, backgrounds and environments.
• Exposed to offshore work environment during construction, installation, hook-up, commissioning, start-up and handover.
• Interface closely with project, operational and vendor groups on the commissioning and start up elements related to the scope of the project.

Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills/Experience

Minimum Qualification

• B.Sc. Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering from an internationally recognized University.
• Membership in a recognised professional engineering association (or institution) is preferable.

Experience/Knowledge/Skills

• Minimum of 12 - 15 years' experience of relevant construction & commissioning experience in Oil & Gas major onshore/offshore projects/multi-package portfolio (from Project Concept, FEED, engineering, construction and commissioning), of which a minimum of 7 years as a Commissioning Engineer in a supervisory capacity on a major project with a reputed engineering consultancy, EPIC contractors or Oil & Gas Company.
• "Mastery" level experience within the commissioning phase of offshore Oil & Gas processing, compression and utilities facilities, WHJ's, pipelines, living quarter and Onshore Gas Processing Facilities.
• Experienced in developing pre-commissioning and commissioning plans, defining and managing the coordination programme/scheme with Operation and Maintenance Representatives.
• Experienced in Mechanical completions practices and standards, technical specification and standards.
• Proven ability to embed all operation requirements and lessons learned in the design deliverables, without additional contractual obligation, with integrity and in a safe, cost effective manner.
• Experienced in the implementation of Industry best practices and Company's systems, processes and standards.
• Extensive skills in management and leadership, team building, effective communication, conflict resolution and presentation.

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

CNC Machinist

The Company:
Our client focusses on providing oil and gas operators with innovative completion solutions. They have operations in Canada, the United States and internationally.

Job Description:
Our client is looking for an experienced CNC Machinist with Mazak Lathe experience for their Edmonton location to join their growing team.

Responsibilities:

• Programming and setup of Mazak Lathes & Mill
• Programming and setup of Weiler lathe
• Assist Machine Shop Coordinator with scheduling of prototype parts in a timely and accurate fashion
• Manage and monitor equipment maintenance
• Ensure compliance to API-Q1 / ISO 9001:2015 standards as it pertains to the machine shop

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• 10 years Machine Shop experience required
• Must have Mazak Lathe experience with Mazatrol programming
• Experience with live tooling (lathe)
• Experience with QA principles (measurements) and all forms of measure equipment.
• Experience with API-Q1 / ISO 9001:2015 standards an asset.
• Red Seal Machinist or Technologist

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

Artificial Lift Technician - Rod Pumps
Odessa/Midland

The ideal candidate will have strong Rod Pump knowledge and strong interpersonal skills, is highly self-motivated, and has the ability to work with a team and independently.

Artificial Lift Technician Requirements

• Diploma
• 2 years' of experience
• Must be extremely knowledgeable of Rod Pumps
• Must have excellent communication

Artificial Lift Technician Benefits

• Competitive pay and BONUS!
• Full benefits
• This is an exciting position that holds excellent career growth opportunities to higher level positions and management level roles if successful

Must be eligible to work for any US employer WITHOUT sponsorship.

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

Experience required minimum 10-15 years in relevant section of Refinery
with 3 years' experience as a DCS Operator, and engaged in actual field
operation for 3 years which includes not only routine operation but also
trouble-shooting, trial operation, preparation for daily and turnaround
maintenance.

Responsibility of RFCC and in Alkylation unit operation

Have a considerable amount of experience in plant commissioning, startup, troubleshooting and
normal operation.

Must have operational experience of RFCC unit (Resid Fluid Catalytic Cracking).

International Refinery experince is important.

Being able to lead and training junior engineers

Excellent expatriate position with strong benefits.

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

Calibration Technician
Houston, TX

Our Client is a fast-growing Wireline Tool Manufacturing Company that is currently looking for a Calibration Technician with strong values and a passion for success to become a vital part of our dynamic team. We will help build careers for individuals that are willing to learn and show continuous improvement.

Job Duties:

• Calibrate testing equipment ranging from; micrometers calipers, plug & ring gages, height gages, dial gages, bore gages, mic-trac, FARO Arm, CMM and various other testing equipment.
• Adhere to calibration procedures and specifications.
• Prepare and maintain calibration documentation and input to database as required.
• Work with third party vendors to schedule and maintain calibrations on equipment that cannot be calibrated internally.
• Generate monthly calibration reports, outlining upcoming calibration dates, number of equipment needing calibration, total calibrated for the month and various other metrics.
• Basic understanding of measurement uncertainties.
• Maintain standards and measuring instruments and test procedures utilized by the company.
• Write calibration procedures as needed for new equipment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2-4 years of technical experience in metrology, or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of metrology in accordance with ISO17025:2005, ISO 9001:2008, and ANSI/NCSL Z540-1.
• Knowledge of measurement parameters and procedures of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
• Knowledge of basic electronics, engineering, and metrology principles, theories and concepts in accordance with standard company procedures and policies.
• Ability to work with all types of electronic test equipment.

Benefits:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance
• Company paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability
• 401K Benefits
• PTO
• Paid Holidays

Must be able to pass a background and drug test and be eligible to work for any US employer without sponsorship.

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