Oil and Gas Jobs

Role overview
Petroplan is seeking a Legionella Risk Assessor in the South East to lead and carry out Risk Assessments on a range of low, medium and high-risk properties.

Key responsibilities: -
- Carrying out Legionella Risk Assessments in a wide range of buildings and sites
- Producing high quality Risk Assessment reports on the company's software system based on a Tablet computer
- Liaising with clients to ensure all information is collected to produce a comprehensive document.

Qualifications:
- Previous experience in the Water Treatment and Testing industry
- Specific experience of completing risk assessments on hot and cold water systems in a range of properties
- Infection Prevention and Control experience
- Candidates should ideally have a City & Guild qualification in Risk Assessment of water systems in buildings. But this can be arranged.
- Full driving license and an Enhanced DBS disclosure which the company will pay for.
- Aptitude for training and mentoring less experienced colleagues an advantage.

Salary
- Competitive

Contract type
Permanent

Hours
37.5

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 RELIABILITY ENGINEER

We are working with a leading oil and gas client who are looking for a senior reliability engineer to work in a new position in Qatar.

The reliability engineer;

• Ensures high level of plant equipment reliability by carrying our regular study of problems/difficulties and failures of the systems/equipment and produces recommendations for improvement to prevent such problems.
• Carries out analysis to determine reliability of components, equipment and systems.
• Collects data and analyses the data.
• Prepares reports to define reliability problems and recommends improvements.
• Conducts an analysis of equipment reliability problems and investigates to determine the reliability required for particular situation considering the cost limitations, equipment up/down time, repair/ replacement costs, weight, size and availability of materials/equipment

Experience & Skills

• Minimum of 12-15 years' experience, in designing, sizing, erection , installation commissioning and maintenance of plant equipment in oil/petrochemical industries out of which at least four (4) years' experience infield of design and maintenance.
• Appropriate computer literary and knowledge of using computer features to soVe/suppoit different technical and reliability problems.
• Fully conversant with failure analysis and failure mode (FMEA) and equipment criticality analysis (ECA)
• Experience in selection of equipment and maintenance strategy.

Education
B.Sc. in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an internationally recognized university/institution.

Prior experience in a reliability engineering role.

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

Overview:
Petroplan is seeking a Sr. Process Development Engineer to be responsible for translating technology R&D programs to commercial readiness. This role will support technology scale-up as the liaison with the Engineering and Business groups to translate pilot results to practical commercial design packages for new technologies.
Reports to: Manager, Process Development
Activities & Responsibilities:

• New technology scale-up and commercialization:
  • Work with Business groups to define scale-up targets for new technologies and guide testing programs accordingly.
  • Translate pilot plant data to commercial-ready process design incorporating all practical cost, operability, and safety considerations.
  • Develop required engineering documentation (P&ID, equipment costs, etc) needed for further scale-up evaluation.
  • Develop proprietary equipment design opportunities.
  • Develop catalyst scale-up requirements and commercialization plans.
  • Carry out technology transfer and process training activities with Technical Service group for field implementation of new technologies.

Experience Requirements:

• BS/MS in Chemical Engineering with 10 years of experience in a process development or process engineering role.
• Excellent teamwork and leadership skills.
• Strong knowledge of chemical engineering fundamentals.
• Strong skills in process simulation, flowsheet development, and development of design materials (H&MB, PFDs, P&IDs, equipment PDS, etc).
• Experience with pilot plant operations and technology scale-up.
• Self-motivated with emphasis to push projects towards commercial application.

Additional Requirements:

• Experience in plant commissioning, startup, and operation.
• Available for 15% annual travel, both foreign and domestic.

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

Job Description
Specialist Panel Operator

A. Requirements
Educational Level : University Graduated
Work Experience : Experience required minimum 10 years in NHDS, CCR, PENEX and AROMATIC
unit operation or relevant section with 3 years' experience as a Panel 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.
Specialty/Qualification : Bachelor's degree in Petroleum, Petrochemical, Mechanical or equivalent.
Skills :

Passionate dedication to maintaining safe operations enforcing strict
conformance with all government regulations, and applicable company
procedures and policies.

- Operation, commissioning and start-up of the petroleum & petrochemical
process including NHDS, CCR, PENEX and AROMATIC etc.
- Ability to teach skills to freshmen and exhibits patience.
- Report writing and presentation skills
- English skills TOEIC 600 or equivalent
- Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook
Competency : Competency Common In particular
Achievement orientation * ?
Challenge * ?
Inter-personnel * ?
Professional skill, Knowledge * ?
Decision-making, Judgment * ?
Planning, Creativity * ?
Negotiation * ?
Leadership* ?
Development others * ?
Definition is described in "Competency reference of NSRP Performance Appraisal for Local hired".

Purpose
Specialist Panel Operator has responsibility for performing all tasks assigned in a safe and responsible
manner in accordance with the established operating procedures and written and oral instructions from the Shift
Supervisor/ Specialist Shift Supervisor. He is responsible to actively supervise DCS Operators, and operate DCS
control console to coordinate and regulate process variables.
C. Responsibility
Section-1.2 has responsibility of the refinery petroleum & petrochemical process operation including
NHDS, CCR, PENEX and AROMATIC. Specialist Shift Supervisor is in charge of following duties:
- Specialize in above refinery operations
Job Description
Specialist Panel Operator (S1.2)
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- Have a considerable amount of experience in plant commissioning, startup, troubleshooting and
normal operation, especially DCS operation.
- Responsible for support of DCS Operators, and supervision of Lead operator, and Field Operators
together with DCS Operators. Specialist Panel Operator works very closely with DCS Operators to
convey their instruction to all Field Operators. They report to the Shift Supervisor and/or Specialist
Shift Supervisor.
- Read processing schedules, operating logs, test results of samples, and laboratory recommendations
to determine changes in equipment controls required to produce specified quantity and quality of
product.
- Monitor the operating conditions constantly to ensure the quick resolution of abnormal operational
situations and set controls to adjust process variables, such as flows, temperatures and pressures.
- Responsible for recording, compiling, reporting and documenting operating data, and monitoring
process indicators.
- Coordinate the startup, shutdown and normal operations with the outside operators
- Perform basic calculations for determining process parameters and material balances.
- In the event of any incidents, evaluates the root causes and determines remedial actions and involves
the section manager, deputy section manager and shift supervisor when necessary.
- Participate in the development of training programs as well as building up the operation team and
ensuring their competence for the tasks in the assigned area.

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

Lead Mechanical Technician

Job

A leading oil and gas client require a lead mechanical technician to schedule preventive and corrective maintenance intervention taking into account business need of uninterrupted gas supply to Dubai clients as well as HSE and budget constraints

The mechanical technician will coordinate and perform the day to day maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment at Gas Control Station, Liquefied Natural Gas pipelines and surrounding offsite pipelines
Oversee the activities of company employees and contracted technicians

Key Result Areas

Coordinate the activities of mechanical technicians, providing work instructions, advise and guidance. Working as a job site leader to coordinate with other leaders. Receive incoming work requests, discuss work required with the mechanical supervisor, estimate time, materials or spare parts required to complete the work, receive schedule of repairs with appropriate permit to work and arrange for tools and test equipment etc.

Responsible for servicing, condition monitoring, fault diagnosis and repair of mechanical equipment including, but not limited to:

Turbo-expander/ compressor packages, Diesel generators, Air compressors, Marine gas loading/ unloading arms, Hydraulic gangways, Capstans and mooring hooks, Hydraulic Pumps and systems.

Complete site repairs of mechanical equipment, including: stripping down units, change and replacement of parts and testing equipment, Identify requirements for consumable supplies, tools and equipment to aid the efficient and effective onshore operation.

Ensure that shift handovers are communicated effectively and that standards, procedures and written instructions are understood and adhered to at all times.

Carry out all activities in accordance with Company safety procedures and manufacturer's recommendations, ensuring that all precautions are taken to isolate equipment prior to commencing work.

Complete work orders with details of maintenance or repairs carried out.
Record faults diagnosed, materials and man hour used to complete the work.
Ensure that critical drawings are used and maintained correctly.

Assist in major shutdown and overhaul work, which includes, but is not limited to; the dismantling, testing of mechanical equipment including Turbo-expanders, Compressor, Pumps and Engines. Review history on mechanical breakdowns or trips and identify areas for continuous improvement to Mechanical Supervisor.

Ensure that the mechanical system and equipment is installed, tested, pre-commissioned and commissioned according to Company requirements
Conduct on the job, in house training on various systems to elevate technical knowledge and skill of technicians.
Identify the requirements for level-1 or level-2 Risk Assessments and participate in the RA meetings. Write detailed Job Safety Analysis for each Corrective Maintenance Job.
Assist other trades and disciplines as required within the limits and capability of experience.
Write basic lift plans and perform rigging and slinging duties.

Participate in Company STOP Safety Programmes
Perform Emergency Response Role as appointed by the Company
Coordinate and carry out the complex fault finding, repairs and preventative maintenance on a variety of Mechanical equipment (valves, turbo-expanders, compressors, marine gas arms, hydraulic gangways, diesel engines, pumps etc.) in the assigned areas.
Perform technical craft specific corrective maintenance work that is sometimes conducted by an integrated team of Operations and Electrical and instrument to resolve problems. Identify requirements for major repair, replacement and/ or workshop reconditioning work to be carried out at Jebel Ali Operations Support Base. Update preventive maintenance records.

Knowledge/ Skills

Educational Qualifications

Completion of first years of secondary education
3 years diploma or apprenticeship in the mechanical trade (equivalent to UK, City and Guilds/ National Vocational Qualification or Ordinary National Certificate)

Experience Profile

4-5 years varied installation mechanical technician maintenance and repair experience in an industrial environment, ideally within the Oil and Gas/ Petrochemical industry.

Working knowledge of computer applications such as Office/ CMMS systems (Oracle)

Strong written/ spoken English.

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

This is your opportunity to join a global industry leader as Senior Controls Engineer to provide top-notch Process Automation solutions to clients. This is a direct hire position located in the greater Houston area.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Manages development of controls systems throughout the project from concept to installation
• Develops and performs programming for PLC, DCS and HMI
• Works with client engineering teams and other external contacts in design and integration
• Responsible for developing proper documentation for projects and Field Testing and Installation
• Travel to customer sites
• Performs other duties as required

The ideal candidate will have:

• Undergraduate degree in Electrical, Controls or related Engineering/Technical discipline
• 10 years of Automation Engineering experience; Design, Programming and Project Management
• Must have solid background interfacing with clients
• Strong background in DeltaV and Rockwell is preferred
• Must be eligible to work in the USA 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

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

Petroplan is seeking an intermediate-level Process Engineer for our client, a major downstream/LNG engineering consultancy firm based in Houston.
The Process Engineering, intermediate level candidate, will support various team members and clients through all phases of a project. Responsibilities will involve using standard process design and process simulation tools for facilities modifications, additions, etc. and to technically determine solutions in sufficient detail to determine cost, verify operability, HSSE compliance and provide equipment and material specifications to the other engineering disciplines. It is essential that candidates are self-driven, have demonstrated multi-tasking ability, and can effectively work under pressure to meet project deadlines.
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide process design support for a variety of EPC projects.
• Performing process computer simulations including heat & mass balance calculations, preparation of process flow diagrams and P&ID's to establish fluid flow circuits and required process controls, scope definition and front-end studies.
• Performing various process design calculations including line sizing, hydraulics, equipment sizing, PSV sizing & flare system hydraulics.
• Provide input to instrumentation and control data sheets, line designations tables, material selections, equipment list for cost estimation, plot plan process inputs, plant classification, hazardous area classifications, constructability reviews, maintainability & operability reviews.
• Ensure that acceptable HSSE standards are met during project execution.
• Coordinates the process work plan within overall sequence of engineering execution.
• Communicate process information including equipment and material specifications to mechanical, instrumentation, electrical, civil/structural and piping departments for detailed design.
• Continually monitors schedule and looks for opportunities to improve schedule.
• Ensures that deliverables from other disciplines have been received prior to starting work that requires those deliverables.
• Ensures commitment of the project to safety in design.
• Monitors process "recycle" on project and promptly takes corrective action to eliminate internally caused recycle.
• Ensures that all design documents and deliverables produced by process are:
• meeting all governing codes, standards, regulations, procedures and practices; subject to quality assurance before release to other disciplines; and reviewed by other disciplines affected by process deliverables.
• Ensures that process correctly reviews and comments on other discipline design documents and deliverables, which affect quality and timeliness of process work.

Key proficiencies/education and experience requirements:

• Chemical engineering degree (B.Eng.) from a recognized university.
• 5-10 years process design experience in Oil & Gas industry.
• EPC company experience required.
• Operating and /or site experience is preferred.
• Skilled in computer process simulations, process conceptual design, detailed engineering.
• Skilled with standard computer process simulation tool set (HySys, Pro II, Aspen Plus, HTRI) including Excel and Word.
• Solid working knowledge of codes, standards and practices including ASME, API, ANSI, NFPA, NACE and ASTM.
• HAZOP facilitation experience an asset.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.

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 Project Engineer (CNG Project) - Oil & Gas Industry - Middle East

Our client, a Major Operator based in the Middle East, is currently recruiting for a Senior Project engineer with previous experience in Pipeline and downstream fuel distribution projects.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for leading and coordinating Projects Teams formed to provide complete projects management services to execute assigned projects in onshore areas from inception to completion and hand over.
• Ensuring project is completed on time, within budget, in a safe manner and in accordance with project requirements, specifications and standards.
• Develop project objectives, strategies and performance indicators.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Sc. Degree in an Engineering discipline from any recognized University.
• Minimum of twelve (12) years relevant experience in engineering, project management and execution of oil & gas projects
• Experience in Pipeline and downstream fuel distribution projects. Experience with CNG station an advantage.

Senior Project Engineer (CNG Project) - Oil & Gas Industry - Middle East

About Petroplan:

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

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

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

Project Manager (CNG Project) - Oil & Gas Industry - Middle East

Our client, a Major Operator based in the Middle East, is currently recruiting for a Project Manager with previous experience in Pipeline and downstream fuel distribution projects.

Responsibilities:

• Covering all aspects of the project from inception to commissioning and handover.
• Ensuring project is completed on time, within budget, in a safe manner and in accordance with project requirements, specifications and standards.
• Develop project objectives, strategies and performance indicators.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Degree in an Engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as Project Manager in Pipeline Projects for major oil & gas client organization.
• Minimum of eighteen (18) years relevant experience in engineering, project management and execution of oil & gas projects.
• CNG project experience isn't essential, but would be an advantage.

Project Manager (CNG Project) - Oil & Gas Industry - Middle East

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

Engineering Technical Services Lead

Qatar

A leading oil and gas company are looking for a technical services lead, accountable to provide technical design and engineering services for assigned projects in order to achieve the required technical and quality integrity of work while considering project objectives of safety, quality, time and cost and in accordance with the company's procedures.

The lead technical services engineer will be responsible for the resource planning aspects of all engineers to support his department's assigned projects, ensuring effective use of resources through the project life cycle. Responsible for management and implementation of QHSE Systems for assigned projects.

Principal Accountabilities

• Responsible for the design and engineering management activities for assigned projects.
• Responsible for resourcing all multi discipline Engineers required to support the engineering activities for his Department assigned projects.
• Ensure that the assigned Discipline Engineers from PT Department's resource pool have the necessary Technical Authority designation in their respective disciplines.
• Responsible to ensure that assigned projects have defined standards and specifications.
• Represent Department in development of Feasibility Studies.
• Responsible for implementation of Technical assurance activities to provide oversight on Contractor engineering resources to ensure compliance to approved discipline standards.
• Manage Quality Assurance and Quality Control in all the phases of the project design development, procurement, fabrication, installation, testing and commissioning for Department assigned projects. Responsible for the preparation and implementation of Quality Plans for assigned projects.
• Ensure appropriate checking of comments on engineering deliverables with due consideration to specifications and standards.
• Responsible for resolving all contradictory and irrelevant comments on engineering deliverables prior to the release of documents to the Contractors.
• Represent Department in matters related to development and implementation of HSE integrated management systems by monitoring, participating in inspections and audits to ensure that project objectives are achieved.
• Support development activities by ensuring that Nationals receive the proper job training and development to realize the full potential for local talents, and maximize contribution to project success.

Decision Making Authority

• Make all necessary decisions relating to project technical issues within the framework of Contract documents and procedures and guidelines, in line with the Project Team.
• Accountable for efficiently managing all technical, QHSE activities in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Accountable for decision regarding recruitment or resourcing of personnel for all engineering disciplines assigned to the department.

Special Features, Challenges

• Frequent long working hours may be required, which may include out-door field work.
• Organise and manage complexity of demands to arrive at optimum, cost effective solutions and designs.
• Ability to influence people at all levels in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.
• Exposed to multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural environment requiring special management skills. Management of sound inter-personal relationships and effective communication within Contractor Teams.
• Work locations: Doha office, Contractors engineering office, Contractors fabrication yard, vendor shops and facilities as required.

Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• B.Sc. Degree in an Engineering discipline from a recognized University; higher degree would be advantageous.
• Membership in a recognized professional engineering and/or project management association/institution would be an advantage.
• Fifteen (15) years minimum overall experience with ten (10) years in design management of oil & gas projects.
• Skills/Knowledge of international, Shell DPs and /or relevant standards related to his area of expertise.
• Possesses Extensive and demonstrable leadership, coordination, communication and management skills. Has experience managing and resourcing projects from a matrix organisation and dealing with EPIC contractors.
• Demonstrable HSE leadership skills and experience.

If this lead engineering role is of interest, please don't hesitate to apply now.

About Petroplan:

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

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

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

Project Manager

CO2 Projects

We are working with a large oil and gas company who are looking for a Project Manager to join them on their projects in Qatar.

The Project Manager will provide complete project management services for the project assigned to him/ her and covering all aspects of the project from inception to commissioning and handover. The project manager will ensure project is completed on time, within budget, in a safe manner and in accordance with project requirements, specifications and standards.

Principal Accountabilities

• Responsible for leading and coordinating the Project Team formed to provide complete projects management services to execute assigned project.
• Develop project objectives, strategies and performance indicators
• Prepare or review and implement project plans such as Project Execution, Risk Management, Assurance, Quality, HSE, interface etc.
• Participate and monitor Planning, cost Control, Budgeting, Contract Administration, Progress reporting, Change Management and gate approval activities.
• Manage and coordinate a team of multi discipline Engineers to achieve a cost-effective design through timely resolution of technical and engineering issues.
• Lead the preparation of tender packages, tendering process, evaluation of tenders and submissions with appropriate recommendations to relevant tender Committees.
• Lead with the support of project engineers the risk management activities including maintaining risk registers and developing risk management plans to ensure that risks are managed and mitigated.
• Interface closely with end user and other stakeholders including Government and Statutory authorities and other third-party entities such as JVs.
• Participate in the processing and resolution and Variations and Contractor claims.
• Assist and mentor Qatari Engineers with their assigned development program and supervise their progress.

Decision Making Authority

Under the general supervision of the manager, Pipelines and GDS Projects takes decisions on project issues within the framework of respective contract documents and QP procedures and guidelines in close coordination and concurrence with the project team.

Endorses/approves project deliverables as per the project management framework.

Validates and endorses Value of work done against contractor invoices.

Context / Special Features / Challenges

• Frequent extended working hours may be required, which include out-door field work.
• Ability to work well in multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural environment. Management of sound inter-personal relationships and effective communication within QP and Contractor Teams.

Qualifications / Knowledge / Skills / Experience

• Degree in an Engineering discipline from a recognized University
• Membership in a recognized professional engineering and/or project management association/institution would be an advantage.
• A minimum of eighteen (18) years relevant experience in engineering, project management and execution of oil & gas projects.
• Experience managing and executing brownfield projects in resource/petrochemical industry.
• Experience managing projects as the client/owner, preferably with an IOC.
• Can demonstrate a "skilled" practitioner level in the following proficiencies: Manage Project Initiation Activities, Manage Feasibility Studies, Manage Concept Optimisation Activities, Manage Engineering Definition Activities, Coordinate Operational Requirements and philosophies into the Project, Manage Construction Activities, Manage Operational Readiness and Assurance Process including Commissioning and Start-up, Handover and Close Out the project, Set up and Manage Project Teams, Develop Project Execution Strategies and Plans, Management of Change (MOC), Manage and Communicate Project Performance, Implement Lessons learnt & Participate in Audits and Reviews, Understand and Manage the Schedule and Resource the Plan, Develop WBS Schedule with Planning Department, Manage Project Cost and Budget, Develop WBS / CBS with Cost Department, Support and Manage Cost Estimate Development and communication, Manage Contracts including Changes and Variations, Understand and Manage GCOC's, Provide Leadership in HSE Management.
• Can demonstrate a" mastery" practitioner level in the following proficiencies: Manage Project Interfaces, Identify and Manage Project Risks, Manage Contractor Claims and Resolution, Demonstrate Empowering and Inspirational Leadership, Demonstrate Ethics, Compliance and Professionalism
• Effective communication and team building skills including report writing, presentations and management of meetings.
• Project management experience of managing, FEED and EPIC of oil & Gas Pipeline projects
• Experience of managing execution of CO2 and Enhanced Oil Recovery pipelines and related facilities will be advantage.

If this project manager opportunity is of interest, please don't hesitate to apply now.

About Petroplan:

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

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

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

Petroplan is seeking Process Control Engineers for our client, a major chemical manufacturing client with operations in Texas.
With operations situated globally, our client is a global technology leader in the production of specialty materials and chemical products which are used in most major industries and consumer applications. The company employs approximately 7,500 employees worldwide and had 2014 net sales of $6.8 billion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure continuous, safe operation of Distributed Control System (DCS)
• Responsible for the maintenance and configuration of DCS to provide high availability of all control system components.
• Coordinate DCS troubleshooting activities.
• Monitor system and control system components.
• Perform routine system maintenance and modifications (e.g. back-ups, file maintenance, system performance tuning, system software upgrades) to minimize downtime and loss of information.
• Configure basic control scheme and logic.
• Participate in MOC changes and alarm management activities.
• Contribute by identifying ways to leverage control system to maximize unit safety and productivity.
• Develop, design and implement system improvements.
• Develop and maintain a system recovery plan.
• Support other systems as needed (e.g. data historian, yield accounting, BLAN, PCN)
• Support SIS systems, including SIS functional checkouts, PLC programming and maintenance, SIS bypasses, etc.

Key Proficiencies:

• Strong ability to multi-task and work in a self-directed manner.
• Hands on experience working with DCS hardware and software, PLC's and data historians.
• Good troubleshooting ability.
• Prior hands-on experience working with multiple disciplines (e.g. Operations, Technical, Maintenance)
• Basic understanding of chemical and utility processes.
• DeltaV DCS, Triconex SIS, DCS Upgrades.
• Process Control or relevant Diploma with experience in: DeltaV DCS and Triconex SIS
• OSI PI Data Historian and Plant State Suite
• Graphics development

• Working knowledge of networks and computers/servers.
• Working knowledge of instruments and analyzers.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• 3-5 years related experience
• B.S. in Chemical/Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited University

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