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Petroplan is hiring for a Tool Technician in Broussard, LA for a major Oil and Gas company.
Job Description:

• Performs maintenance functions such as repairs on down-hole tools, surface equipment and other production equipment in the application for down-hole tools.
• Assembles and disassemble down-hole tools, surface equipment, and other production equipment.
• Given the nature of oil field service work, the ability to communicate effectively with others is necessary.
• The ability to perform basic mathematical calculations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division is required.
• Disassembling equipment, performing Maintenance, providing service to the customer in a timely manner
• Ability to operate heavy equipment a plus.
• Ability to read and understand tool drawings a plus.

Additional Information:

• Basic computer skills are preferred.
• Licensure to drive commercial equipment may be required.
• This is the entry level position into the tool tech family.
• Promotes safety awareness and environmental consciousness, and complies with all applicable safety and environmental procedures and regulations.
• Ensures compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) regulations and guidelines. Promotes and takes an active part in the quality improvement process.

Job Type: Temporary

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 andAustralasiasupport 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

Solutions Architect
Atlanta
Global leader
You will be responsible for designing and building the architecture of Robotic Process Automation (BOT) and Artificial Intelligence solutions. You will work closely with the BOT developers and business process engineers to lead implementation of the solution. You will play a key role for analysing the as-is business process and designing the to-be process with automation steps. In this role, you will
Partnering with business and digital teams to drive productivity and efficiency across core business functions (HR, Finance, Supply Chain etc).
Designing and building the architecture of Robotic Process Automation (BOT) and Artificial Intelligence solutions.
This will include reviewing code, applying principles of SDLC and methodologies like Lean/Agile, CI, Software and Product Security, Scalability, Documentation Practices, refactoring and Testing Techniques . Also understanding performance parameters and assess application performance. Working on core data structures and algorithms and implementing them using technology chosen
Working with process experts, developers and software vendors to optimize technical integration and implementation to realize robotics based process automation.
Working as part of a COE, exciting evolving team.
A wonderful opportunity to work with a company who are truly transforming industry with leading edge software.
A great work environment with professional development, growth and opportunity.
Successful candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a STEM Major. A minimum of 10 years' experience within digital technology and automation.
You will also have 3-5 years' experience working with design and implementation of large scale process automation solutions using RPA.
Experience in software programming languages like Python, JavaScript, Java and C#/VB.NET etc
Experience with Agile Software Development Methodology and/or Continuous Integration & Continuous Delivery.

#RPA
#Robotics
#Architecture
#UiPath

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

Production Technicians required for multiple positions offshore North Sea with immediate starts
Candidates will require offshore certification and, ideally, offshore experience and CRO experience.
Duties will include preparing production wells for testing, carrying out tests as specified, and completing well test reports. Carrying out process systems sampling activities, processes samples and preparing results as required, monitors chemical injection rates and maintaining tanks levels and stocks.

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

Executive Director
British-American Business Council (Houston Chapter)

The British-American Business Council (BABC) is the largest transatlantic business network, with 22 Chapters and over 2,000 member companies based in major business centers throughout the United States and the United Kingdom. Its membership includes many of the world's largest multinationals, as well as hundreds of middle market and smaller companies.

The BABC is a not-for-profit membership organization. Members participate in the BABC to obtain access to a broader transatlantic business network; gain access to business development, networking and marketing opportunities and to gain valuable business insights and intelligence. The BABC also actively engages with government on a broad range of policy issues to ensure that members views and interests are raised.

The BABC Houston Chapter are currently looking to hire an Executive Director. In this high profile and challenging role you will report to the Board and will be responsible for:

• Leading the overall strategic direction and operation of BABC Houston.
• Developing strategic programs, events and activities for member companies.
• Expanding current membership by creating new opportunities and new sponsorship partnerships with individuals, businesses and community organizations.
• Represent BABC Houston at a range of high-profile functions, seminars, trade shows and events.
• Develop, maintain and support a strong Board of Directors.
• Preparation and organization of board meetings; committee meetings; member events and respond in a timely and proactive manner to all ad-hoc membership requests.
• Build business; financial and IT management systems and procedures and maintain official records to ensure compliance with federal, state, local and BABC regulations

Suitable Candidates for the Executive Director role will have excellent interpersonal skills and a broad range of business, finance & technology skills. The role has no direct reports but is well supported by the Board, Members and Volunteers so it requires you to be capable of operating both strategically and in a hands on manner. You must have a passion for developing US & UK business relationships and for enhancing our members experience and engagement.

Salary package commensurate with experience & home based 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

CNC Programmer-Third Shift
Location: South Fort Worth, TX

This positions requires a highly technical programmer with 2 plus years of programming experience that can handle multiple set up areas in the factory. They will need high level of mathematics skills, good communication skills and good problem solving skills.

• Develop CNC Programs for new products and optimize CNC Programs for existing products
• Reviews 3D CAD design blueprints
• Determine ideal speeds, feeds, inserts and tooling to ensure manufacturing consistency
• Analyze job orders, drawings, blueprints and other data and then perform all the necessary calculations
• Set up and operate CNC Machines when needed for verification purposes
• Assist manufacturing engineering with fixtures and planning of new product lines or revised product lines
• Assist in the concept design of required tools and gages, support changes to existing tools and fixtures as improvements are identified
• Support lean activities both within the Engineering department and across the organization
• Creates programs and modifies existing ones for increased efficiency
• Make improvements to set up times for a task and contouring of complex geometries
• Must have superior computer programming skills.
• Must be mechanically inclined.
• Knowledge in machining a variety of materials
• Must be highly detail oriented.
• Must be able to work effectively with little or no supervision.
• Must have the ability to write and read complex spreadsheets.
• Must have the ability to read blueprints.
• Knowledge of safety measures pertinent to each job assignment.
• Knowledge of Mastercam CAD/CAM Software
• Preferred knowledge in Mazatrol programming, OSP -Okuma, Fanuc

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma
• Knowledge of electronics and machine tools
• Experience in programming
• Preferred certification from a technical school

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

We are urgently looking for a Senior Instrument Engineer for an immediate start in Aberdeen. This will be a long term contract opportunity, office based with the occasional trip offshore.

Applications must have the following:

• Valid BOSIET certificate/MIST/Offshore medical completed
• Minimum of degree educated
• Experience of working for Oil & Gas EPC contractors on design projects (Concept/FEED/Detailed Design)

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

Sales Assistant-Oil and Gas
Location: Houston, TX

Our client is a quick growing, oil and gas manufacturer who is looking to expand their inside sales department by bringing on a junior Sales Assistant.

Sales Assistant Qualifications:

• An Associates' Degree or higher is strongly preferred
• Responsible for answering telephone calls and assisting customers
• Handle orders, complaints and other inquiries
• Perform data entry when orders are received
• Answer questions about products and services
• Maintain client database to ensure that all information is up to date
• Must have no less than 1 year of experience
• Providing administrative support

This is an exciting position that holds excellent career growth opportunities to higher level positions and management level roles if successful.

Sales Assistant Benefits:

• Highly attractive base salary
• Full health benefits
• The chance to play a crucial part in the growth of a top-level manufacturer

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 Summary and Scope of Responsibilities

Review of scope of work, developing suitable pricing structure, preparing tender documents with suitable conditions and ensure that company policies and procedures are followed. Formulate suitable tendering strategy depending upon the scope, value, type and time schedule. Select the most appropriate bidders list. Obtain approval for the strategy. Lead role in conducting site visits, pre-tender meetings and coordinate with user, finance and legal in providing clarifications. Co-ordinate technical evaluation, conduct commercial evaluation, and obtain Bid Committee approval for award. Prepare Letter of Intents, Contracts and Change Orders.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparation of tenders and contracts for design, consultancy, FEED, Projects, and EPC with total involvement from conceptual design till contract close-out. Work as a team member in project contracts team and contribute to the planning, implementation and close out.
• Take lead role in arranging and conducting site visits and pre-tender meetings. Issue clarifications and amendments to tenders. Overall review of the technical bids on opening and follow-up with tenderers for any missing details and for technical/commercial clarifications.
• Actively participates in Strategy formulation and advises Projects Team in selecting the criteria for evaluation of bids. Arranges and coordinates technical evaluation of bids by Projects team departments. Finalize Technical evaluation submissions and obtain approval for the commercial bid opening.
• Preparation of price comparison, sensitivity analysis for complex price structures to obtain the best commercial option. Advise the management in taking the right decision for selecting the optimum bid. Preparation of Bid Committee submission to obtain the approval for the Commercial evaluation and to award the contract.
• Preparation of Service Orders or other operational emergency contracts in limited time to avoid project delays
• Take lead role in negotiating with contractors for the price as well as other contract terms, as and when required to get the best value for the company within the established procedures of company.
• Analyze and make recommendation to the Bid Committee for the settlement of extra claims, time extension requests etc as per the best industry practice.
• Post contract administration of Change Orders, settlement of disputes, claims, etc.
• Getting feedback from projects team and implementing for future improvements in contracts. Advise in implementing contract requirements and interpreting contract terms
• Follows up on contracts, including preparing amendments, cancellation, extensions and claims; obtaining management's approval and records management. Ensures that completion certificates and performance evaluations are prepared and duly signed upon completion of contracted work.
• Responsible for implementation of Company Safety, environment and Quality policies and programs in contracting

Minimum Educational, Technical Qualifications/Certifications Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or MBA in Supply Chain management

Minimum Professional Experience Required

Minimum 15 years Oil and Gas industry experience in Contracts Management with at least 5 years-experience in greenfield/ brownfield projects handling high value EPC/ EPIC contracts. Familiar with various contracting strategies and mechanisms used in oil & gas construction projects.

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

Powertrain & Rigs Test Services Team Lead - Fuels & Lubricants - Oxford, UK

Our client, a Global Fuels and Lubricant development company, are currently looking to hire an experienced Powertrain & Rigs Test Services Team Lead to join an expanding team. The post holder will be required to lead a team to provide technical testing services support to the department that conduct all internal based product testing.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team that consists of Mechanical, Electronic, Instrumentation, IT and technicians to support engine, vehicle and rig testing
• Responsible for maintenance and installation of equipment (instrumentation systems, test bed control systems and electrical infrastructure)
• Giving advice on latest technology and future trends in software
• Calibration on associated instrumentation, rigs and test beds

Experience & Qualifications:

• Degree qualified in a technical discipline or equivalent level of experience
• An IT qualification is highly desirable, or strong IT/system skills
• Knowledge of Electronic instrumentation systems
• Experience in an automotive environment
• A Valid UK Work Permit or Passport

Powertrain & Rigs Test Services Team Lead - Fuels & Lubricants - Oxford, UK

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 actively recruiting for a qualified Production Analyst to work with a DFW based oil & gas company. This position would suit an energetic and driven individual who is passionate about their work and production within the O&G industry.

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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