Process Engineer

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Process Engineer Our client, a leading independent Oil & Gas operator, based in Wytch Farm, Wareham, Dorset, are currently seeking a Process Engineer to join their Engineering team, on a full time, permanent basis. This position will report to the Senior Process Engineer and operates on a Monday to Friday basis. As the Process Engineer, you will provide process support to front line operations and to lead modifications to improve the asset in terms of profitability and safety. There is also a requirement to lead and/or provide process engineering support to other projects across the asset. Our client is looking for an individual with at least a few years Post Graduate Process Engineering experience, preferably gained within the Oil & Gas or Petrochemicals industry. About you: Degree or equivalent in Process/Chemical Engineering. Chartered Status or working towards Chartered Status with the IChemE preferred. Process Engineering – At least 3 years Post Graduate experience in a technical role within the Oil and Gas or Petrochemicals industry preferred. COSHH awareness As the Process Engineer, you will have excellent team working skills and be strong communicator with the ability to interact with organisational personnel at all levels. Applicants will possess strong interpersonal and leadership skills, be self-motivated with the ability to motivate and inspire others. You will be openminded and be able to prioritise activities Key Responsibilities for the Process Engineer Include:

• Provide technical support to operations team for plant optimisation and troubleshooting.
• Ensure production losses are investigated and prevented from recurring.
• Provide an interface to reservoir and production engineers in understanding constraints and surface facilities issues.
• Provide technical input to plant modifications within the management of change process and assist with process technical queries from other teams on site.
• Ensure compliance with all aspects of health, safety and environmental legislation within sphere of responsibility.
• Act as Single Point of Accountability for specific project delivery in the Engineering team, or provide input where required to projects carried out by operations or projects teams.
• Participate as required in HAZOP, LOPA and other safety related reviews and studies.
• Support development of graduates and interns through effective management of their workscopes and activities.
• Act as a member of the Wytch Farm site incident management team
• Pull together an engineering work pack then to support converting it into a construction work pack and an executable piece of work out on site.
• Challenge conventional methods of working, examine multiple options and select the preferred solution
• Learn and develop best in class working relationships with contractors and fellow employees alike.
• Provide integrity and enforce appropriate standards in spite of pressure from other personnel focussing on time and costs.
• Plan and organise both work activities as well as the resources required to execute the activities.
• Manage contracts, recognise risks and hazards and prevent conflicts between activities in support of business priorities.
• Avoid conflict and arrive at the best overall outcome from a business and HSE perspective. Qualifications & Experience:
• Degree or equivalent in Process/Chemical Engineering.
• Chartered Status or working towards Chartered Status with the IChemE preferred.
• Process Engineering – At least 3 years Post Graduate experience in a technical role within the Oil and Gas or Petrochemicals industry preferred.
• Awareness of project management fundamentals and Management of Change Processes
• Risk Management – practical knowledge of risk management within an operational set-up, preferably with actual exposure/experience on an operational site.
• COSHH awareness
• Waste management awareness
• Appropriate safety training and safety management system awareness.
• Knowledge and experience in the use of Permit to Work systems
• Experience in the generation and use of Task Risk Assessment
• Experience in the use of QA/QC systems such as GOC. What we can offer you: Discretionary Bonus Private Medical Insurance Flexible Benefit Allowance Life Assurance Excellent Pension Provision 25 days holiday + bank holidays For further details, please forward a copy of your CV today!! Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications we receive I’m afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward. If we can take your application further, we will of course be in touch. Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Todd Hayes Ltd