Job Description

NES Fircroft is recruiting a Mechanical Project Engineer on behalf of ConocoPhillips based at their terminal in Teesside. This is a long-term (2 year) contract opportunity. 37.5hrs per week. Excellent rates and benefits. 

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.

Primary Role Objectives

Projects Management

Responsible for the development and on-time execution of a portfolio of multi-discipline projects (predominantly mechanically biased) executed within unit shutdown outage windows

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

Provide overall Project Management and liaise as necessary with those affected by the project as require

Project managing and controlling any modifications / changes through the management of change process, in compliance with site standards and current legislatio

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

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

Responsible for 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 project meetings and other key forums.

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

Develop cost estimates including submission of formal funding requests

Drive continuous improvement & development of the shutdown delivery models to become best in class

Proactively participate in safety and design and construction reviews

Contribute to risks reviews and risk assessments

Attend FAT’s and provide quality assurance for construction activities

Support completions with technical review and punchlisting of modifications

Skills, Experience & Competencies

Strong project engineering and technical background in mechanical discipline

Degree educated in relevant Engineering Discipline (preferably chartered status)

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

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

Knowledge &/or experience of shutdowns or unit overhauls would be beneficial

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

Familiarity with relevant legislative requirements, CDM, Temporary Works, ATEX, Electricity at Work Regs etc

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