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GLOBAL MARKETING MANAGER
GUILDFORD

Petroplan are currently recruiting a Global Marketing Manager. This challenging and diverse role is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, creative marketing professional with an excellent track record to join us during an exciting time of growth within the company. The successful candidate will have an extensive range of responsibilities including the creation and implementation of Petroplan's marketing strategy to engage the relevant local B2B and B2C audiences.

This is a permanent opportunity within Petroplan (part-time candidates will be considered) and the successful candidate will become part of an energetic, value driven and committed operations team who are totally focused on maintaining exceptional customer quality, delivery and loyalty globally. Some global travel will be expected as part of this role.

Role and Responsibilities:

· Develop the Marketing strategy for the business in line with Company objectives & drive the evolution of marketing across the organisation, ensuring all plans are delivered on time and within budget
· Drive recommendations for change to the Petroplan Brand & guidelines (in line with company objectives and ethos), ensuring consistency and coherence with the Brand across the global organisation, reviewing and building our brand library to ensure that people have ample tools and information to promote and reflect the business consistently
· Create and effectively manage the annual marketing budget to generate maximum ROI
· Review and further develop the website as well as optimising it efficiently and driving leads into the business on a regular basis moving forwards
· Develop and help drive our client engagement strategy, with our Global VPs, by building and running our client engagement and loyalty programme globally

Requirements:

· Google Suite knowledge / certification for AdWords, AdSense, Tag Manager, Analytics, Webmaster Tools
· Adobe suite knowledge - Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
· WordPress / WordPress Page Builder knowledge with CSS / HTML coding
· Mail Chimp (or similar) e-mail marketing automation platform
· Facebook / Twitter advertising platforms
· Social media monitoring experience
· Microsoft Office Suite knowledge (PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Word)
· Conversion Optimisation Software experience
· Website management experience
· Experience with both B2B and B2C campaigns and execution - primarily focused on B2C
· Have strong experience working as a Marketing professional in the private sector, with at least 3 years marketing experience

Please send your CV to [email protected]

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

Sales Analyst - Denver, CO

Petroplan has a great opportunity for a Sales Analyst to join our newly opened Denver office. Despite the 40 years of a successful track record in the Energy recruitment sector, Petroplan has a fresh brand that perfectly blends a sales environment with entrepreneurship and work-life balance. We have offices all over the world! Including Houston, Calgary, London, Oman & Dubai. This is a real chance for someone to add value to the business from day 1.

This person will work closely with our VP for Global Key Accounts also based in Denver. There will be communication with other business support team members in Houston, Calgary and the UK.

About the role:

• Support the VP, Global Key Accounts in producing an annual Global Key Account development plan particularly focusing on identification of new business development and key future accounts
• Ensure analysis is provided regularly to show the development of prospects and future accounts to help maintain focus, drive and accountability
• Produce reports for the VP, Global Key Accounts on the performance of the sales teams in relation to specific criteria and suggest ways to be more efficient
• Produce presentations using PowerPoint as required
• Adding detailed information to vendor portals

The ideal candidate should:

• Have excellent Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint skills
• Be great at and have proven experience in analysing data and presenting it in a form easily accessible to others
• Demonstrate a professional level of written and verbal communication
• Ideally have administrative experience within a fast-paced industry
• Be confident, have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop relationships quickly
• Have superb organisational skills
• Focus on customers' needs and possess a business focused attitude

Why work at Petroplan?

• Excellent meritocratic working environment
• Dress down days on Monday and Friday
• 12pm finish every Friday

Please note you must be fully eligible to live and work in the USA to be considered for the role above

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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

CNC Machinist - Calgary
CNC programmers sought for a Calgary based downhole tool manufacturing company servicing the Oil & Gas sector. The ideal candidate must be experienced in multi axis CNC operations.
This position is on a shift cycle with set hours a week, requirement for overtime is based on scale and timeline of individual projects. Permanent position based on completion of probationary period.

Job Description:

• Requires machine programming, set up, clean down, and visual inspection of completed parts.
• Ensuring all parts are manufactured according to design requirements
• Service equipment as necessary to ensure safe and efficient operations
• Adherence to client tolerances must be met.
• Adhere to deadlines of manufacturing work orders
• Always maintain a safe and clean work area

Requirements:

• At least 2 years experience programming CNC operation in Milling, Turning or both.
• Experienced on CAD-CAM packages such as MasterCAM, EdgeCAM, etc.
• Experience with multiple material types e.g. Carbon Steels, Brass, Aluminium, Inconel, and Stainless Steel.
• Ability to read and understand basic drawings
• Ability to verify dimensions of parts machined using basic measuring tools such as micrometers, callipers, bore gages and other precision measuring instruments
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Weight Handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

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

Our client, a leading Oil & Gas owner/operator organization is looking to add a Senior Project Controls Specialist to their Calgary team for a 1 year independent contract.

Position Overview

Reporting to Manager of Project Controls, this individual will providing an in-depth and well rounded set of project control services in the areas of planning/scheduling, budgeting, cost control, project management, progress and performance analysis etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible to develop, maintain and continuously improve all aspects of project planning / scheduling and Cost Control.
• Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structure, Work Packages, Control Accounts and the Cost Breakdown Structure for assigned project.
• Responsible for the producing effective scheduling reports, cost reports, incurred cost flow reports and forecast for the project.
• Develop, review, and evaluate schedule management involving the critical path method of scheduling techniques, estimating change notices, project incurred / actual costs management, change management process (scope changes, non-scope changes etc.)
• Onboarding and continuous stewardship of Engineering, procurement and Construction contractors to the organization's project controls requirements for early compliance to the contractual controls obligations and standards.
• Provide a Project Control view of the development scope of work on projects
• Provide project progress and performance earned value (EV) verification, compares planned, forecast and actual hours, key quantity installed and trend in the field, cost control and explains variances;
• Identify future potential cost / schedule forecast through data-analytics and makes a judgment regarding its impacts.
• Coordinate the preparation, consolidation and analysis of project reports assuming responsibility for its overall accuracy, completeness and timeliness.
• Collaborate with functional counter-parts like PC Estimating, Regional Development, Construction, Supply Chain, Finance, and Project Governance to achieve project goals.
• Working with contractors and functional counterparts, works on the month-end reporting w.r.t schedule and cost variance analysis, project performance metrics, and stewardship process per required timelines.

Key Qualifications

• 12 - 15 years of project controls experience in the Oil & Gas Industry within the field or the home office.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant field
• performance management in a major projects environment a requirement
• Experience in various phases and stages of the projects will be an advantage
• Additional experience in cost estimating fundamentals, and risk management an asset
• Ability to be hands-on in planning /scheduling, Cost Control to support critical project needs and meeting tight deliverable deadlines
• Working knowledge of SAP, EcoSys, Primavera, Microsoft office etc.
• The Individual may be required to travel to site during the construction phase of the project.

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

My client is a global manufacturer and servicer of analytical instrumentation and equipment that are utilized in a wide variety of industries including, but not limited to petrochemical, refinery, environmental, food & beverage, and pharmaceutical. They are currently looking to bring on board a well-versed Field Service Engineer with experience in this space. I have listed the following responsibilities and requirements for this role. Please apply if you feel your background is a fit for this opportunity. This is a full time, permanent position. This role will have a territory across the greater Bay Area and California.

Job Description:

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment, both in-house, as well as in the field
• Troubleshooting problems on equipment
• Installing and removing equipment at customer locations
• Utilizing various tools, software, and test equipment for repair/maintenance
• Provide training and support on equipment to customers
• Provide technical support to customers
• Interact daily with customers
• Administrative duties such as expense, reports, customer information, etc.
• Heavy travel, up to 70%, which can include overnight travel

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, etc.) OR related STEM degree
• Certification in Electrical or Electronic Troubleshooting
• 5 years of working experience around Analytical Equipment
• Able to travel heavily, including overnight
• Valid Driver License
• Located in California, no specific location.

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 are seeking an experienced HSE Specialist to work for one of our clients, a mid-sized operator within the petro-chem industry. The role will initially be based in Houston but require to transfer to the Project Site in Louisiana (near Baton Rouge) in mid-2019

Job Overview:
Under general supervision, the HSE Specialist solves complex problems requiring detailed knowledge of field and industry best practices. He/She uses experience and problem solving skills to develop and improve processes. May provide guidance to less experienced team members.
Has technical responsibility for interpreting complex requirements, evaluating and applying appropriate safety engineering principles, and formulating scopes of work, plans, and methodologies suitable for achieving and maintaining compliance with safety requirements. Provides technical assistance to other safety professionals assigned to projects and other project functions.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Implements health, safety and environmental policies, procedures and guidelines for the employee and department/site safety.
• Creates incident reports and performs inspections to ensure conformity in all areas of HSE.
• Interacts with services personnel, clients, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies to research and interpret standards, codes and regulations.
• Determines prerequisite for and organizes audits of company operated properties.
• Keeps informed of regulatory requirements and auditing standards.
• Assists in development and implementation of systems and standards to facilitate the capturing and analysis of HSE statistics.
• Implements and conducts project safety orientation to employees on site
• Performs daily safety audits

Skills / Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in related field, to include Construction Management and/or HSE, preferred
• Minimum 5 years field safety experience
• Knowledge of safety procedures, engineering systems, principles, and methodologies.
• Knowledge of national and international safety laws/regulations and regulatory agencies' processes and responsibilities, industry standards/practices for safety and health compliance, and best management practices for minimizing potential safety risks during project execution.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction systems, methods, and work processes.
• Knowledge of construction planning, estimating, procedures, and execution.

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 working with a cyber security client headquartered in Houston, TX that's seeking a network engineer for a direct hire opportunity.

The network engineer will be responsible for assessing internal and customer networks for security issues, designing network infrastructures, and researching new technology for continual improvements.
Necessary skills:

• Bachelors degree in engineering, computer science, or technical discipline
• Network certifications
• UDP TCP/IP
• Spanning tree protocol (STP)
• SCADA knowledge-preferred

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 are working in collaboration with a multi-national Engineering and Consulting firm, whose main ethos is to help clients successfully carry out industrial and infrastructure projects.
We are seeking a Construction Supervisor for a 30-month assignment in U.A.E looking to start in January 2019 at the latest!

The ideal candidate…
-10 years post graduate experience within the Construction discipline.
-Must have previous experience working in industrial construction sites in the Middle East.
-Report into the PMC Construction Manager
-Supervise the construction works to ensure that the Company's requirements and technical specifications of the Contract are being met.

Rate…
15k AED (all inclusive)

To Apply:
Contact:

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

My client is a Engineering and Manufacturing firm focused around downhole tools and technology such as MWD, LWD and Wireline tools. They focus mainly on the R&D side, but also do sustainable work as well. They are looking to bring on a well versed Mechanical Engineer with prior experience in this space. Please review the following duties and requirements:

Job Duties:

• Analyze mechanical failures and design solutions.
• Design fixtures to improve in-house testing and assembly.
• Maintain existing technical drawings.
• Designing tools for high temperature/high pressure environments
• Conduct small projects to increase reliability and performance of existing products.
• Create 3D drawings for designs, and follow them through their lifecycle, assisting with the manufacturing process in the machine shop.
• Might be subjected to other task in relations to this role.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent STEM degree
• 5 years of experience working with Downhole Tools
• Proficient in SolidWorks 3D software and AutoCAD
• Ability to mentor junior engineers, designers, and drafters.

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 are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to work for one of our clients, a mid-sized operator within the petro-chem industry. The role will initially be based in Houston but require to transfer to the Project Site in Louisiana (near Baton Rouge) in mid-2019

Job Overview:
The Construction Manager is responsible for the management and direction of the construction activities of the project, establishing and managing the Owner's construction organization and provide direction to Contractors used for the FEED and Construction phases of the project

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Establishment of an Owner's construction organization to ensure EPC Contractors meets the Clients project and Responsible Care requirements.
• Participate in the development of the Project scope, and conceptual design for the Project in conjunction with other Project Management Team members. Insure effective implementation of a Constructability review process
• Participate in the bidding process and the selection of all Contractors and Sub-Contractors required for the completion of the construction aspects of the Project.
• Manage all aspects of Construction Management within the Project, including Responsible Care & Quality, staffing, budgets, schedules, changes to scope of supply, pre-commissioning, and turnover to commissioning & start up.
• Review and approve all site construction project specifications and technical standards. Ensuring fulfillment of the approved policies, procedures and standards that will regulate the construction activities of the Project.
• Work closely with the EPC Construction Management Team on all necessary construction details, procedures, schedules, and resources as needed.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with the major EPC contractor and Engineering Consultants.

Skills / Experience:

• Minimum 15 years within the Petrochemical or related Industry.
• Must have construction management experience, as well as management experience within operating plants.
• A strong technical background in plant operations is preferred.
• A strong understanding of the Responsible Care and Quality concepts.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Experience in Contract Administration and budgeting controls.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• In depth knowledge of standards and procedures and industry best practice.
• Flexible to operate in both EPC and Owner's side.

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