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Mechanical Engineer- Technology
- Location:
- UK: North West, Cumbria & Yorkshire
- Type:
- Permanent
- Posted:
- 21 May 2013
Our clients business is the exploration, production, refining, trading and distribution of energy. This is what they do, and we do it on a truly global scale. With a workforce of nearly 100,000 employees, our client operates with business activities and customers in more than 100 countries across six continents. Every day, they serve millions of customers around the world. They are continually looking for talented, committed and ambitious people to help us shape the face of energy for the future.
The AA SPU consists of the Aromatics and Acetyls Business Units which have manufacturing assets worldwide, and technology centres located in Naperville in the U.S. and Hull in the U.K. There are over 3000 people working for Aromatics and Acetyls in the Americas, Europe and Asia.
The Aromatics and Acetyls businesses produce 3 key products. Acetic acid, Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) and Paraxylene (PX). The businesses have a track record of consistent growth, particularly in Asia. The business success is based on best in class proprietary technology and market leadership in its key product areas. In all three product areas the business continues to look for growth opportunities and licensing options.
In addition to technology leadership the business intent is to maintain best in class manufacturing performance in its entire assets world wide.
In order to be increasingly cost effective and competitive in a global market, production equipment and systems reliability are critical for improving financial performance.
Role synopsis
Our client and their partner are developing technology to manufacture biobutanol, an advanced biofuel. A demonstration unit is now operational and experimentation has now commenced in order to produce the data needed to design commercial biobutanol facilities in the US, Brazil and the EU. The technical demonstration plant has been built at the Hull Research and Technology Centre (HRTC) and is owned by a partner of our clients and a joint venture.
They are seeking to recruit an experienced Mechanical Engineer to provide mechanical engineering for the Biobutanol Demonstration Plant, so that the facility can safely execute the required experimental programme. The role will also contribute significantly to the operation of the facility, including trouble shooting, reliability and engineering assurance.
Key accountabilities
Located in the Hull Research Technology Centre (HRTC), and a part of the operations team, the Mechanical Engineer will complete early stage design and cost estimates for any new build equipment. You will work with appropriate Project Teams to ensure new build equipment is fit for purpose, and as part of the team, commission any new equipment. The Mechanical Engineer is involved in the design, cost and completion of any modifications ensuring all engineering standards are met, and also in planning and implementing shutdowns on major equipment. You will arrange required craft and inspection resources as required to meet the project requirements, and work with the HRTC Group Engineer and other mechanical engineers within HRTC to ensure that engineering standards are met.
In this role, you will act as a MAF approver for the team, and you might be required to coach and mentor junior engineering staff, as well as providing support and cover to other mechanical engineers. You will ensure the highest standards of HSSE in all aspects of the role.
Essential Education
To apply to this role, you should hold a degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience with appropriate qualifications. Ideally, you will be chartered in Mechanical Engineering.
Essential experience and job requirements
To apply to this role, you will need to be able to show your experience in pilot plant or commercial plant operations in the engineering field, combined with mechanical engineering design experience gained in a similar environment.
To be successful in this role, you will be a credible and authentic communicator, with the ability to influence positively across a wide range of stakeholders. Your ability to operate effectively in a delivery-focussed and often fast-paced environment will be evident, and you should be able to demonstrate capability in working with a variety of other disciplines and functions in a structured and collaborative way
Desirable criteria qualifications
Experience in new process or product development would be highly desirable, and fermentation experience would be very beneficial in this role.
- Location:
- UK: North West, Cumbria & Yorkshire
- Type:
- Permanent
- Posted:
- 21 May 2013
Our Clients Business Is The Exploration, Production, Refining, Trading And Distribution Of Energy. This Is What They Do, And They Do It On A Truly Global Scale. With A Workforce Of 80,000 Employees, Our Client Operates With Business Activities And Customers In More Than 80 Countries Across Six Continents. Every Day, They Serve Millions Of Customers Around The World. They Are Continually Looking For Talented, Committed And Ambitious People To Help Them Shape The Face Of Energy For The Future.
The Petrochemicals SPU Includes Acetyls, Aromatics And Olefins Derivatives Businesses; It Has Over 2,300 Employees Working In Production Sites And Offices On Three Continents.
They Manufacture And Market Four Main Product Lines: Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA), Paraxylene (PX), Acetic Acid, And Olefins And Derivatives (OD). They Also Have Smaller Product Lines In Acetic Anhydride And NDC. Their Strategy Is To Leverage Our World Leading Technology In Selected Markets, To Grow The Business And To Deliver Industry-leading Returns. New Investments Are Targeted Principally In The Higher-growth Asian Markets
Role Synopsis
We Are Seeking A Talented Mechanical Engineer To Join Our Clients Multi-disciplined Project Team, Who Work In Support Of The European Acetyls Business At Their Hull Site. This Is A Fantastic Opportunity For Someone Who Wishes To Combine Their Professional Mechanical Engineering Expertise With A Project-based Role, Embedded Within A Business Unit.
Key Accountabilities
The Mechanical Engineer Is A Key Part Of The Multi-discipline Projects Team, And Provides Support To The Project Lead Engineer, The PM Or SPA In The Delivery Of Works Projects Within The Site Capex Plan.
A Key Part Of The Role Will Be To Understand The Business Goals And Objectives, And Then To Align The Project Statement Of Requirements With Business Objectives In The Early Phases Of The Project.
The Mechanical Engineer Will Develop And Interpret All Mechanical Engineering Design, Equipment And Materials Detailed-engineering Specifications In Accordance With The Relevant Clients, International And Statutory Codes And Standards For Completion Of The Project. You Will Support The Development Of The Codes And Standards Plan, And Ensure All Relevant Requirements Are From Our Clients Or Hull Site Perspective Are Incorporated Within The Plan.
You Will Be Responsible For Overseeing All Mechanical Fabrication And Installation Aspects Of The Project, As Well As Developing And Executing Plans To Interface The Project Scope With Existing Operational Plant And Site Dependencies, Including Panels, DCS, FSC, PLC Etc.
Essential Education
We Are Seeking Candidates With A Degree Or Equivalent Experience And Relevant Qualifications In Mechanical Engineering. Ideally You Should Be A Chartered Engineer.
Essential Experience And Job Requirements
We Are Seeking A Candidate With A Proven Track Record Of High Quality Mechanical Engineering Expertise, Preferably With Experience Of Working In A Project-based Role. You Should Show Understanding Of Project Management Fundamentals, And Be Able To Show How You Have Used These To Successfully Deliver Engineering Projects In The Past, From The Early Stages Through To Completion And Post-delivery.
You Should Have Basic Construction And Commissioning Experience, And Demonstrate An Understanding Of Industrial Relations Management. You\`ll Be Biased Towards Upholding The Highest Standards Of HSE Compliance, And Understand How An Innovative, Flexible And Adaptive Approach Can Be Used To Deliver Great Results.
To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Be A Credible And Authentic Communicator, With The Ability To Influence Positively Across A Wide Range Of Stakeholders. Your Ability To Operate Effectively In A Delivery-focussed And Often Fast-paced Environment Will Be Evident, And You Should Be Able To Demonstrate Capability In Working With A Variety Of Other Disciplines And Functions In A Structured And Collaborative Way.
Desirable Criteria Qualifications
Candidates With Some Experience Of Working In The Petrochemicals Industry Would Be At An Advantage, But This Is Not Essential For The Role.
- Location:
- Americas: USA
- Type:
- Permanent
- Posted:
- 21 May 2013
PROJECT PROCUREMENT MANAGER
HOUSTON TX
JOB SUMMARY
NES Global Talent, in recruitment partnership with IHI EC is seeking a Project Procurement Manager with a highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
Established in 1800 IHI brings years of downstream and construction expertise. In May 2012 IHI acquired Kvaerner, Akers US Downstream Operations. An increase in Capital Projects has resulted.
BASIC FUNCTIONS RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review and contribute in the preparation of a Project Execution Plan and prepare Project Procurement Plan including procurement, expediting, inspection and logistics plans.
- Establish project specific Terms Conditions, when required, in conjunction with legal department.
- Prepare project specific Approved Manufacturers List (AML)
- Prepare and maintain a Project Purchasing Supervisors Report for the duration of the project.
- Prepare and monitor Request for Quotations (RFQs) on receipt of a Material Requisitions (MRs).
- Expedite supplier quotations
- Review and analyze suppliers quotations in conjunction with requisitioning engineers.
- Prepare commercial bid tabulations in accordance with established format.
- Organize and chair pre-award/clarification meetings with suppliers.
- Negotiate the best possible price and delivery with suppliers in a professional and ethical manner.
- Monitor the progress of and expedite suppliers during manufacturing
- Manage trade compliance including Incoterms and customs issues.
- Manage freight forwarding activities
- Review, action and verify invoices in a timely and accurate manner in conjunction with the assigned project accountant
- Co-ordinate visits of suppliers to site location for commissioning, repair and warranty activities.
- Organize close-out meetings with suppliers.
- Prepare a Purchasing close-out report for the project
EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor degree, preferably in engineering or business
- CPSM / CPM preferred
- Organized and disciplined individual with well-developed communication skills.
- Demonstrated an ability to accomplish established objectives within a diverse corporate environment including within an international environment.
- Must be able to handle multiple projects and priorities and be confident enough to make difficult decisions.
- Comfortable with detail and possess a strong system focus as well as a reputation for integrity, maturity, and an ability to work under pressure in a fast paced multi-faceted business environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills required to deal effectively with operational management throughout the organization.
- Leadership capability to develop and supervise a quality staff, setting direction, managing issues, and bringing projects to fruition.
- In summary, the successful candidate will be a proven procurement professional and team player with the ability to assume increasing responsibilities beyond those outlined in this specification.
- Minimum 2 years of prior domestic and international procurement as a project procurement manager including major equipment and materials purchasing, expediting, inspection and logistics.
- Minimum 8 years experience in the procurement field in a project environment.
- Experience with EPC projects ($50MM TIC or greater) as a project procurement manager in the execution phase is required.
Quality Assurance Representative
- Location:
- UK: North West, Cumbria & Yorkshire
- Type:
- Permanent
- Posted:
- 21 May 2013
Quality Assurance Representative Pharmaceutical Permanent North West
Our client is a world renowned pharmaceutical company who are looking for a Quality Assurance Representative to work at their site in the North West. This is an exciting time to join this company as there has been a lot of growth at this site recently.
The Quality Assurance Representative will be responsible for:
- Liaising with Contract ManufacturersEnsuring compliance to Quality Agreements
- Checking that the Quality systems at the Contract Manufacturers comply with Corporate/Regulatory requirements and that the Quality systems are being implemented appropriately.
- Ensuring validation activities are completed and current.
- Ensuring Annual Product Reviews meet requirements.
- Writing Quality Agreements
- Monitoring the stability program
- Reviewing Batch documentation and perform necessary checks prior to making disposition decisions.
- Chair and drive the Quality meetings and improvements with the Contract Mnaufcaturer.
- Deviation and change approvals.
- Complaint investigation and trending.
- Attend Audits
In order to be successful for the role the Quality Assurance Representative will be degree qualified and will have experience working within QA in a steriles manufacturing environment.
If you feel you would be suitable then please apply now.
Senior Project Procurement Manager
- Location:
- Americas: USA
- Type:
- Permanent
- Posted:
- 21 May 2013
SENIOR PROJECT PROCUREMENT MANAGER
HOUSTON TX
JOB SUMMARY
NES Global Talent, in recruitment partnership with IHI EC is seeking a Senior Project Procurement Manager with a highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
Established in 1800 IHI brings years of downstream and construction expertise. In May 2012 IHI acquired Kvaerner, Akers US Downstream Operations. An increase in Capital Projects has resulted.
The individual filling this position will be accountable for all procurement activities associated with a project (or projects) being executed by IHI EC International Corporation, to include the placing and administering of purchase orders and for equipment and materials, expediting, transportation/logistics, supplier surveillance and trade compliance.
BASIC FUNCTIONS RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review and contribute in the preparation of a Project Execution Plan and prepare Project Procurement Plan including procurement, expediting, inspection, logistics and document control plans.
- Establish project specific Terms Conditions, when required, in conjunction with legal department.
- Prepare project specific Approved Manufacturers List (AML)
- Prepare and maintain a Project Purchasing Supervisors Report for the duration of the project.
- Prepare and monitor Request for Quotations (RFQs) on receipt of a Material Requisitions (MRs).
- Expedite supplier quotations
- Review and analyze suppliers quotations in conjunction with requisitioning engineers.
- Prepare commercial bid tabulations in accordance with established format.
- Organize and chair pre-award/clarification meetings with suppliers.
- Negotiate the best possible price and delivery with suppliers in a professional and ethical manner.
- Monitor the progress of and expedite suppliers during manufacturing
- Manage trade compliance including Incoterms and customs issues.
- Manage freight forwarding activities
- Review, action and verify invoices in a timely and accurate manner in conjunction with the assigned project accountant
- Co-ordinate visits of suppliers to site location for commissioning, repair and warranty activities.
- Organize close-out meetings with suppliers.
- Prepare a Purchasing close-out report for the project
EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 5 years of prior domestic and international procurement as a project procurement manager including major equipment and materials purchasing, expediting, inspection and logistics.
- Minimum 12 years experience in the procurement field in a project environment.
- Experience with EPC projects ($400MM TIC or greater) as a project procurement manager in the execution phase is required.
- Bachelor degree, preferably in engineering or business
- CPSM / CPM preferred
- Organized and disciplined individual with well-developed communication skills.
- Demonstrated an ability to accomplish established objectives within a diverse corporate environment including within an international environment.
- Must be able to handle multiple projects and priorities and be confident enough to make difficult decisions.
- Comfortable with detail and possess a strong system focus as well as a reputation for integrity, maturity, and an ability to work under pressure in a fast paced multi-faceted business environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills required to deal effectively with operational management throughout the organization.
- Leadership capability to develop and supervise a quality staff, setting direction, managing issues, and bringing projects to fruition.
In summary, the successful candidate will be a proven procurement professional and team player with the ability to assume increasing responsibilities beyond those outlined in this specification.
Machining Manufacturing Engineer
- Location:
- Americas: USA
- Type:
- Permanent
- Posted:
- 21 May 2013
Our client is a leader in the Power Generation Industry and has a Direct Hire opportunity.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- BS in Mechanical Engineering
- At least 5 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment
- Expertise developing CNC programs for 3-5 machining centers using MasterCAM/GibbsCAM/Okuma
- Experience with Solidworks
- Experience with offline programing
- Water jet experience is a plus
- Proven experience in machining environment working with CNC machinists
- Experience developing tooling and complex machining methodologies in a production environment
- Able to design tooling and machining fixtures
- Capable of selecting the proper machine tools and processes to manufacture a particular part
- Hands on working style
- Comfortable interacting with others
- Experience working with Nickel based super alloys
RESPONSABILITIES:
- Program on-line and off-line CNC equipment such as 5 and 6 Axis High Speed Machining Centers, Continuous Dress Creep Feed Grinders, 5 Axis Sinker and Hold Drill EDMs, HBM and VTL, CMM and ABB Robots;
- Proven CAD/CAM software programmer experience using Solid Works, Pro-E, SurfCam and other software types;
- Program NC 3, 4 and 5 axis equipment using Fanuc, Siemens and Allen Bradley controls;
- Program Robotic equipment using ABB Robot Teach, ABB Robot Studio Studio or equivalent;
- Program LK-DMIS or Sheffield CMM equipment;
- Experienced with use of Laser Scanning;
- Lead technically the internal and external sources to complete assigned projects;
For more details please email your resume to apply.a2tuhyalf@nesglobaltalent.aptrack.co
Buyer - Oil & Gas Operator - Toulouse, France
- Location:
- Continental Europe: France
- Type:
- Contract
- Posted:
- 21 May 2013
Buyer - Oil Gas Operator - Toulouse, France
NES Global Talent is a leading global technical recruitment company providing professional contract and permanent staff to a diverse world-wide client base within the Oil Gas Industry. Our client, a major Oil and Gas Operator have an opportunity for Buyer to be based in Toulouse on a 12 month renewable contract.
The SERVICE consists in providing technical assistance; procuring equipment and services according to the technical specifications and the requirements related to quantity, quality, delivery and further relevant conditions as requested by the various packages.
Responsibilities:
- To handle purchasing of industrial equipment.
- To guarantee that operational requirement and deadline are met at all time.
- To liaise with Suppliers and ensure their production planning and contractual schedule are being
strictly followed and adhered to and that all contractor respect and fulfill their scope of work
- To ensure that all purchases of the project are run through due Tender with proper competition
- To handle contract bellow 250 KUSD and ensure SOX Compliance and respect of
Processes.
- To make sure all contractor and subcontractor respect Nigerian and applicable laws and always
act in the best interest of the project.
- To communicate with the material management department for preparing supplier lists for each
purchased material for speeding up the procurement process and meeting projects requirements
in a timely manner.
- To ensure the follow up of creation of GR, SES and payment of contractor.
- To guaranty the quality of the data contained in e-Transit, Ariba and UNISUP.
- To assist in providing periodic analysis of KPIs in order to highlight problems and propose
corrective actions.
- To carry out any other duties that may be assigned by the hierarchy.
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of one of the world`s leading Oil and Gas operators who are driving forward increasingly specialised and innovative solutions. The successful applicant will receive a competitive all inclusive gross day rate.
For further information regarding this role or to discuss other opportunities, please e-mail CV applications.
Senior Principal Piping Designer
- Location:
- Americas: USA
- Type:
- Permanent
- Posted:
- 21 May 2013
NES Global Talent is a leading global technical recruitment company providing professional contract and permanent staff to a diverse world-wide client base within the oil gas Industry. Our client, a global Engineering Company, has an opportunity for a Senior Principal PDMS Piping Designer to work on a direct hire basis in Houston, TX.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide equipment layout, piping design, pipe checking, and isometric generation using PDMS.
- Produce piping plans and equipment arrangements using PDMS.
- Conduct design review with project personnel.
- Responsible for equipment and piping systems within PDMS environment.
- Ensure that designs comply with relevant standards and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- LNG experience is preferred.
- 25+ years of piping experience.
- Hands on experience modeling in PDMS for onshore projects is required.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the worlds largest engineering companies and work on a major capital project. In addition to a competitive compensation package, you will also receive full health care benefits.
- Location:
- Americas: USA
- Type:
- Contract
- Posted:
- 21 May 2013
NES Global Talent is a leading global technical recruitment company providing professional contract and permanent staff to a diverse world-wide client base within the oil gas Industry. Our client, a global Engineering Company, has an opportunity for a Civil lnroads Designer to work on a contract basis in Houston, TX.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Under general supervision, performs all conventional aspects of the functional area subject matter.
- Plans, schedules, and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of computer aided drafting techniques, procedures, and criteria.
- Performs work which involves conventional design practice but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- 4+ years of CAD experience in a downstream plant environment performing site Civil works.
- Experience in developing construction drawings for site preparation, finish grading, drainage (ditches/channels, ponds, dikes), and roads.
- Experienced in the use of in-Roads, PDS, PDMS, and SPD 3D.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the worlds largest engineering companies and work on a major capital project. In addition to a competitive compensation package, you will also receive full health care benefits.
- Location:
- Middle East: UAE
- Type:
- Contract
- Posted:
- 21 May 2013
Our client, a major company to the Oil Gas industry, is presently looking for aConstruction Engineer