Electrical Project Engineer

NES Fircroft are currently recruiting a Project Engineer (Electrical) on behalf of ConocoPhillips. The role will be based in the Wynyard offices. Long-term contract opportunity.

The ConocoPhillips Norsea Terminal, located in Teesside at the mouth of the river Tees, is a crude oil reception, processing, storage, and trans-shipment installation. The terminal also fractionates natural gas liquids into ethane, propane, and butane.  
  
The terminal’s success is built on its high performing workforce and can provide opportunities throughout your career to progress and continually develop. With ongoing production from Ekofisk and Eldfisk, other redeveloped fields and new exploration projects in the works, the future looks bright as we prepare for a lifetime to 2050.

Reporting to the Strategic Projects Team Leader, the candidate will be working within a small team of engineering professionals, supporting the relevant Project Manager in the development and execution of the project portfolio. These are multi-discipline projects (predominantly electrical biased) from definition through to front-end engineering, HAZOP, Detailed Design, Construction and Commissioning.

Job Role: 

Support the Project Manager in an Electrical Project Engineer capacity in the development and on-time execution of a portfolio of predominantly electrically biased multi-discipline projects executed within equipment outage windows

Support the development and execution of projects, ranging from definition through to front-end engineering, HAZOP, Detailed Design, Construction & Commissioning

Provide overall project engineering and liaise as necessary with those affected by the project as required

Manage and control any modifications / changes through the management of change process, in compliance with site standards and current legislation

Analyse problems and provide technical input to drive appropriate and pragmatic solutions

Lead / support electrical design reviews and studies

Liaison / interface with the relevant Engineering Technical Authority on issues and deviation request including developing technical specifications

Support project cost control, schedule attainment, forecasting and ensuring that the work scope is effectively and efficiently delivered

Carry out audits and readiness reviews to ensure projects are in compliance with the project delivery process and are aligned with key delivery milestones

Proactive management of stakeholders, chairing / supporting project meetings and other key forums

Support the preparation of tenders and participate in bid analysis for key packages of work

Support the develop of cost estimates and funding requests

Drive continuous improvement and development of the project delivery model to become best in class

Proactively participate in safety and design and construction reviews

Contribute to risks reviews and risk assessments

Attend FAT’s, SAT’s and provide quality assurance for construction activities

Support completions with technical review and punch listing of modifications

Be a visible safety champion within the organisation driving standards and supporting incidents and investigations where necessary

Actively lead project completions including associated paperwork such as completion records

Represent the Company to site visitors, contractors, and suppliers as required

Competency Requirements

Degree educated in relevant Engineering Discipline (preferably Chartered status or working towards)

Good Project engineering and technical background in the electrical discipline

Demonstrable experience of managing and delivering small to medium scaled multi-disciplined projects

Knowledge & experience of LV/HV Electrical switchgear systems

Engineering & Maintenance experience in Oil & Gas, Petro-Chemical or other regulated industry

Demonstrable understanding of other engineering disciplines such as Electrical, Mechanical, Piping, Static Vessels, Civil, Asset Integrity and Rotating Equipment

Familiarity with relevant legislative requirements including Electricity at Work Regs, BS7671 Electrical Wiring regulations and ATEX / DSEAR

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Flexible and adaptable, demonstrating a positive “can do” approach to work

Ability to function well within a team environment

Demonstrable leadership skills and experience

Effective time and workload manager

Ability to use Microsoft packages

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients