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Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Lead Mechanical Engineer (Static) ,Abu Dhabi

Wood is expecting a contract award by August 2018 for a project based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

We would be looking to hire a number of Engineering professionals upon contract award.  We will contact you if your CV was found suitable to discuss a project and position details.


Primary Role:
  • To lead and manage the mechanical engineering and design of Static equipment
  • To have single-point responsibility for all Mechanical Static equipment deliverables and ensure that they conform to all applicable engineering codes and standards as well as the Client’s policies and procedures
  • To ensure that the overall project is delivered to meet the asset operational needs
  • To provide direction and guidance on all technical queries relating to static equipment engineering
  • To prepare Static equipment’s Enquiry Specifications, Reviewing and analyzing Vendor bids, Preparation of Technical bid evaluation, Issuing Purchase Specifications, and Reviewing of Vendor documents and co-ordination with various other disciplines for data inputs.
  • To provide technical assistance, coordination and liaison with other discipline engineers on all aspects of Engineering / technical matters and audits.
  • To participate in all project safety and DESIGN/HAZOP/HAZID & Constructability reviews as necessary
  • To participate in Equipment Fabrication workshop activities such as Material inspection, stage inspection, Welding, Painting, NDT inspection & Final inspection.
  • Active participation in Bid clarification and Vendor kick off meetings, through the course of the projects.
  • To review and approve Sub-Contractor’s work and ensure compliance with the contract, project specification, relevant codes and standards and best practices.
  • To provide technical support to maintenance and operation team, carried out trouble shooting and resolving chronic problems, which required more in depth investigation.
  • To ensure that all work is completed without compromise to quality and is delivered according to the project schedule
  • To liaise with the Client’s Engineering team as required to ensure a consistent approach to project completion
  • To prepare Engineering Reports on project activities/methods.
  • To promote safe behaviour at all times
Principal Responsibilities:
  • To provide sound technical advice and solutions to a diversity of technical problems within the discipline
  • To co-ordinate with other disciplines
  • To assist in the coordination of all activities related to Static equipment packages
  • To identify any areas of concern with respect to progress and/or quality and recommend corrective actions as required

Skills / Qualifications


Skills/Qualifications;
  • Minimum of 15 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry
  • Minimum of 6 years proven capability in an engineering design company
  • At least 12 months experience of site-based project work involving field engineering, construction, commissioning, operations, or maintenance
  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering (B.Sc./B.Eng./M.Sc.)
  • Membership of a recognised professional institute preferred
  • Experience of working with multi-national and multi-cultural project teams is strongly preferred
  • Previous experience of working in the Middle East would be an advantage
  • Experience with Sour Service Operations would be an advantage
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of Static equipment design and analysis
  • Thorough awareness of relevant international codes and standards

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in the delivery of project, engineering and technical services to energy and industrial markets. We operate in more than 60 countries, employing around 55,000 people, with revenues of around $10 billion.  We provide performance driven solutions throughout the asset life cycle, from concept to decommissioning across a broad range of industrial markets including the upstream, midstream and downstream oil & gas, power & process, environment and infrastructure, clean energy, mining, nuclear and general industrial sectors. We strive to be the best technical services company to work with, work for and invest in.

Oil and gas job openings UAE


Saturday, June 23, 2018

Sr. Inspection Engineer- Refinery

Sr. Inspection Engineer- Refinery

Client of Delta International Petroleum Services


Job Description

Provides expertise and assumes responsibility for areas related to Inspection
Activities in Ruwais Refinery. Reviews the performance of the equipment and
piping and makes recommendations for upgradation as required. Reviews the
operating conditions to assess and monitor corrosive conditions and evaluates the
material performance in process streams.
Reviews the metallurgy for the modifications and major projects. Updates
procedures and specifications related to Inspection Management and Inspection
activities and recommends repairs/operating parameters to extend the life of
equipment and piping.
Carries out failure analysis and failure investigations in order to enhance safety and
integrity of the plant. Updates/prepares the records and Inspection files for the plant
and equipment.
Minimum Job Requirements
B. Sc., in Metallurgical or Mechanical engineering
10 years experience of inspection function in Petroleum refineries, Chemical
Process plants, Petrochemical plants.
Good spoken and written English

Field Supervisor - Refinery & Petrochem Plant Exp require for UAE

 

Friday, June 22, 2018

Shift Supervisor - Delayed Coker, UAE

Job Description

- Supervises, on shift, the operation of the units in the assigned section to ensure that plant throughput and products meet Company requirements and specifications in the most economical and safe manner within the designated area and control. Coordinates periodic checks, adjustments and maintains follow up on all maintenance activities in his respective operation area.

Skill set

- Delayed Coker Unit Experience is mandatory
- Completion of Technical Secondary (12 Years) education followed by 3 years full time training leading to a higher Diploma in a technical trade.
- 7 years’ experience in plant operations in an oil/gas or petrochemical industry.
- High level of relevant technical knowledge and application.
- Good knowledge in DCS.
- Must have good computer skills- MS Office, MAXIMO.
- Very good oral and written English. Knowledge of Arabic language is preferable.
- Job Grade Level: 13

Process Plant Operator

Process Plant Operator

Job Description

- Operations the oil and gas facilities and coordinate with Production Supervisor / Snr. Process to ensure production operation changes are carried out according to company rules and regulations, efficiently and safely.
- Operates according to established procedures including starting up/shutting down the plant and adjusting associate instruments to maintain the required levels, flow rates, pressure and temperature.

Skill set

- Secondary Technical Certificate followed by 3 years formal training leading to a Technical Diploma.
- 3-4 years’ experience in and offshore oilfield production / processing operations.
- Good knowledge of English.
- Job Grade Level: 8-10
https://bit.ly/2Kc1s1f

Sr. Operations Engineer, UAE


Job Summary & Responsibilities

- Provides coordination and support to the Operations Department - V Manager and Section Heads to ensure safe, efficient and optimal functioning of the Propane Dehydrogenation, Delayed Coker and Special Carbon Black Sections activities to ensure reliable, efficient and safe operations at optimum cost.

Skill set

- B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
- Minimum 9 years’ experience in refinery / gas processing plant operations of which
- 4 years should have been at senior engineer level.
- High level of relevant technical knowledge and application.
- Management and planning skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Data analysis and report writing skills.
- Full knowledge of DCS.
- Must have good computer skills - MS Office, MAXIMO.
- Attention to detail.
- Quick and sound decision making and judgement.
- Very good oral and written English. Arabic language is preferable.
- Job Grade Level: 15

https://bit.ly/2tkkPLW

Sr. Power Plant Operator, UAE

- Monitor and control the power plant on Zirku Island to acceptable operating standards according to the electrical load requirements in line with the procedures and standing instructions.
-  Operate and monitor the Gas Turbines ensuring plant is operated within defined parameters from the control center (ZCC).
- Start and synchronize the turbines in established procedure, tackle emergency situations and take a quick and safe corrective action in case of plant upsets.
- Take immediate decisions and act as the first intervention authority for efficient & smooth power plant operation, continuously monitor the power consumption of Zirku Island and regulate the power generation accordingly.
- Work independent particularly during night shift and take immediate action for proper power plant
operations
- Continuously interact with the plant shift supervisors & Senior Panel Operators regarding the startup and stopping of the High-Voltage motors.
- Monitor the power distribution network, UPS units and report all abnormalities to the electric engineers.
- Prepare daily and monthly reports for Power & Fuel consumption, Fired time and operating data and events and Maintain log book.
- Coordinate with plant shift supervisors, Senior Panel Operators and Utility Operators regarding Gas/Diesel lining up and availabilities.
- Contribute in performance test of the turbines and prepare relevant data and reports.
- Initiate work requests for the maintenance of the Mark-V control panels, and power distribution panel.
- Monitor the voltage & frequency fluctuations of the electrical network continuously and respond to maintain the stability of the electrical grid.
- Monitor the voltage & frequency fluctuations of the electrical network continuously and respond to maintain the stability of the electrical grid.
- Monitor and identify the alarms and faults from electrical substations and equipments, and inform electrical team as per the on-call duty roster
- Manipulate corrective load sharing adjustments in line with load requirement & air pressure regulations.
- Carry out the job function in accordance with HSE commitment and policy to achieve strategic objectives and targets stipulated in company HSE management system document.

Skill set

- Completion of Secondary technical education (12 years) + Electrical Diploma (2 years).
- 5 years experience in Oil industry as Electrical technician, with 3 years experiences as power plant operator either in refinery or Petrochemicals.
- Very good knowledge of English (written and spoken).
https://bit.ly/2IdiSFL

Reliability Engineer,Oman


We are looking for a reliability engineer to work with a leading owner-operator in Oman.
The Machinery Reliability Engineer will oversee the performance and reliability on rotating equipment and high-impact systems including gas engines, centrifugal and reciprocating compressors and pumps, fin-fans and blowers, and associated non-mechanical systems.
The reliability engineer shall be well versed in all aspects of plant maintenance and reliability such that to develop, coordinate and assess maintenance improvement programs, processes and systems. The engineer must be experienced in current and classical maintenance/reliability programs such as total productive maintenance, and reliability cantered maintenance, and be able to develop the reliability block diagram for the facility and use it to assess the reliability of equipment and systems.
The engineer should be able to determine how to improve the reliability of concerned systems through system re-design or appropriate system monitoring technology, as well as utilize and make decisions based on condition monitoring systems such as vibration, oil condition and ultrasound analyses.
Roles and responsibilities:
  • Plan and provide work direction for preparation of designs, processes and reports, and ensure efficiency, adequacy and conformance to overall plant reliability objectives.
  • Formulate and challenge the economic basis for engineering studies by analysing and evaluating all data pertaining to problems.
  • Continuously assess and improve the reliability of equipment, systems and processing trains.
  • Evaluate the criticality assessment for assets and modify the maintenance strategy accordingly.
  • Utilize condition monitoring systems to proactively assess and predict equipment failure.
  • Coordinate and resolve problems and concerns with all stake holders.
  • Coach and mentor young professionals and technicians, and review their work and guide for quality deliverables.
  • Review and develop scope and description of technology items, and lead the implementation and operation of developed solutions in the field to meet standard/performance requirements.
  • Lead change in reliability processes and assess associated risks in accordance with the company's systems.
  • Facilitate proactive reliability engineering analyses in accordance with established processes.
  • Perform miscellaneous duties related to the area of expertise as assigned by management.
Minimum Requirements:
The successful candidate must hold a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical or instrumentation engineering from an accredited institution.
The academic credential must be coupled with a minimum of ten years of work experience in the maintenance and reliability field at oil and gas facilities, and related engineering practices and international standards. Five years of working knowledge of probability/statistics principles, computerized maintenance management systems and notable reliability engineering tools are required.
Fluent in written and spoken English
Ability to demonstrate process management and improvement, project planning, mentorship and leadership.

https://www.petroplan.com/jobs/oman/production-operations/operations-and-maintenance/reliability-engineer/2282/

Field Operations Lead, Oman





Operations Lead is a safety critical role. Key deliverables for this position are to ensure QHSE and Production targets are achieved on a rigorous basis. Operations Lead will manage, direct, coordinate, motivate and develop the Field Operations Staff to achieve the stated production goals within the predetermined criteria's and QHSE standards.
Organization
  • The job holder is reporting to Plant Manager for his function and administration.
  • Shift supervisor, control room operators, Lab technician and field operators are reporting to the job holder.
  • The job holder has no direct communication role with Clients unless approved by the line manager.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Ensures that Operations team is competent to understand and rigorously implement the Operating Procedures and designed set points (operating envelopes).
  • Ensure that QHSE regulations are followed and applied for all Field Operations activities.
Implements the change management process, by initiating, assessing, and endorsing all changes to respective facilities.
  • Fully understand the safety critical elements (SCE), and ensure they are operated and available as per design specifications.
  • Capable to assess and maintain production capacity and forecasts achievable production outputs.
  • Fully Understand the contractual requirements, production targets and safely achieve them.
  • Ensure that updated technical documentaation is available to support Field Operations.
  • Interpret specifications, blueprints, job orders, and company policies and procedures for field operations team/workers.
  • Set up the regular daily, weekly, monthly reports are generated on time and submitted.
  • Ensure that all the submitted recommendations by the Laboratory, Maintenance and other departments are followed up and being highlighted accordingly.
  • Ensure that there is a continuous and adequate interaction with the clients and customers regarding start-ups, shut-downs and special conditions that might affect the plant performance and product specifications from the operation staff.
  • Able to understand the inherent priority of matters and timely escalate them to Plant Manager for a solution.
  • Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
  • Review, assess, and prioritize facilities maintenance works for shutdowns and actively prepared related permits, isolations, and timely release of equipment to maintenance.
  • To monitor and control at all times production volume supplies, conditions and specifications within the contractual and designated agreements.
  • Direct and coordinate the activities of Field Operations Team.
  • Confer with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints, or grievances.
  • Continuously monitor, assess, review, and set competency development plans for his team.
  • Be aware of the responsibility of Operations lead duties during emergencies as per Emergency Response Plan (ERP).
  • Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations activities on a daily basis.
  • Understand the warehouse operational and transaction setups (Requisition generation, material withdrawal requests, lubricant and chemical ordering philosophy, etc.)
  • Actively work with other disciplines to maintain asset integrity and process safety of the facility.
  • Support Plant Manager to control operating costs, and timely delivers Operating Plans for discussion and approval by client through Plant Manager interface.
  • Interact with the Plant Manager activities for further career development.
  • Actively supports plant maintenance activities to maintain reliability, availability and maintainability (RAM) of the facilities.
  • Participate in the IMT activities and ensure the awareness of the departmental staff of the system.
  • Assists Plant Manager and Perform regular audits on all QHSE standards and procedures (LOTO, PTW, TBT, JHA, MOC, ERP) are implemented in the field Operation team and documented correctly in the control room.
  • Set up the Field Logistic Key Performance Indicators and maintain daily, weekly, monthly and annually checks and ensure that those are followed up by the department staff.
Key requirements of the Job
  • Technical Or Engineering degree in Chemical, Petroleum or equivalent.
  • Minimum 12 years of experience in oil and gas industry.
  • 3 years experience of Field Operations in sour and acid gas condensate processing facility in a supervisory position.
  • Have proven skills for working in teams, collaboration, and achieving excellence.
  • Experienced in Team management, and conflict resolution.
  • Good troubleshooting skills, problem solver and information analyzer.
  • Advanced knowledge of English both written and spoken.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Good user of PC tools including Microsoft Office, computerised maintenance management system (CMMS)
https://www.petroplan.com/jobs/oman/commissioning-operations/field-operations-lead/2270/

Project Manager - EPC - Power & New Energy Projects - Muscat - Oman

Project Manager - EPC - Power & New Energy Projects - Muscat - Oman

Our client, a market leading EPC company, are currently seeking a Project Manager to join their Power Project Management team in Muscat, Oman.
Essential Skills / Experience:
  • Experience with power plants (Gas and Steam Turbines, Boilers, HRSG) and New Energy (Wind and Solar) Power Plants.
  • Experience in LSTK projects involving FEED verification, detailed design, procurement (issue of Material Requisitions, TBE's, and award recommendations) is essential.
  • Experience in construction and commissioning on both Greenfield and Brownfield sites for similar projects would be advantageous.
  • Minimum of fifteen years' experience in the project management field.
  • Proven and demonstrable HSE, risk management and cost control skills.
Qualifications & Skills Required:
  • Bachelor degree in Engineering or equivalent.
  • PMP or other industry PM Certification is preferred.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent ability to work well without direct supervision and interact with others including clients, consultants, contractors, government agencies, co-workers, executive management, partners and vendors.
  • The ability to multi-task.
  • Solid organizational and time management skills.
  • Candidates shall have a valid International / Local driving licence.
Project Manager - EPC - Power & New Energy Projects - Muscat - Oman

https://www.petroplan.com/jobs/oman/professional-services/project-manager-power/2417

Monday, June 18, 2018

Duqm refinery jobs


Process Safety Engineer - Exxon Mobil - Singapore

Job Role Summary
Responsibilities:
- Provide process safety and risk assessment support to refineries and chemical plants
- Carry out process safety reviews during new projects
- Lead HAZOP/risk assessments and other safety-related studies/analyses

Requirements:
- A good Honors Degree in Chemical Engineering from a recognized University
- At least three years’ plant technical support/operations/designing experience in the petrochemical/chemical industry, a refinery, or a similar industry
- Familiar with hazard identification, risk analyses and assessment methodologies as well as the HAZOP process
- Good knowledge of industry standards and practices relevant to process designing and safety
- Good knowledge of the relevant technical computing tools
- Strong analytical skills and knowledge of the use of analytical tools
- A highly motivated team player with effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Willing to work in a refinery/petrochemical plant
- Candidates with no prior experience are welcome to apply

https://jobs.exxonmobil.com/ExxonMobil/job/Singapore-Process-Safety-Engineer-01/444014700/

Maintenance Engineer - Kuwait

Role synopsis

The Maintenance Engineer is supporting the Kuwait Integrated Petrochemical Industrial Company (KIPIC) in start-up and commissioning of the greenfield Al-Zour Refinery, a 615 KBPD, six ARDS train refinery. In this role, the Maintenance Engineer will support the team and provide a safe and efficient work environment within the refinery.

Key accountabilities

The Maintenance Engineer’s objective is to provide safe and efficient execution, specification, and maintenance work within the refinery.
The Maintenance Engineer (ME) serves as the primary point of contact for area fixed equipment issues, including troubleshooting and routine maintenance construction packages. You will collaborate with the rest of the Maintenance & Reliability team to optimize mechanical integrity and mitigate any reliability issues. You will work closely with the Reliability Engineers to create the long term reliability plan and to incorporate key reliability objectives into routine maintenance work.

You will work to optimize the mechanical equipment and the reliability of the site, provide advice for activities associated with KIPIC Al Zour refinery reliability, availability and maintainability (RAM) studies, spares analysis & equipment suitability, CMMS build, and maintenance scheduling. The scope of services accountable in the Maintenance area are:
  • Support the roll-out of the Reliability Framework and provide path forward/time-line for implementing and sustaining at the site.
  • Support the roll-out of the Turnaround Management Process and prepare the Organization setup for implementing the same.
  • Support the roll-out of the Equipment Spares Stocking Criteria/Policy and Criticality Matrix
  • Adhere to the maintenance / reliability KPI’s applied and monitored within BP, including any for future KIPIC monitoring of the performance.
  • Assist in rolling out the Risk and Reliability management philosophy, develop RCM / RBI / IPF procedures and conduct RCM for major process units.
  • Support the system to monitor and perform asset utilization and cost data analysis to develop and prioritize a list of reliability opportunities – top threats and bad actors.
  • Assist in developing training for reliability personnel and other KIPIC company personnel for reliability skill development and development of non-reliability staff.
  • Primary technical contact for day to day maintenance and operational issues related to fixed equipment reliability, unit availability and mechanical integrity.
  • Provide technical troubleshooting assistance of fixed equipment issues

Essential Education

  • A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline, or equivalent, is required.

Essential experience and job requirements

  • 15 years of experience in refining, oil and gas, or petrochemicals
  • Strong influential relationship management skills
  • Strong Process and Personal Safety. Must be able to understand business issues and direct favorable outcomes.
  • Able to perform multiple tasks in parallel while managing shifting priorities.
  • Experience in influencing or leading successful implementation of work processes and systems
  • Has specific skills and knowledge of a broad range of refinery equipment, associated maintenance and reliability practices and test methods
  • Has familiarity with industry design and construction codes, standards, and regulatory requirements

Other Requirements (e.g. Travel, Location)

  • This job is based out of KIPIC offices in Kuwait city with on-site interface at Al Zour construction site. Travel may be required to KIPIC EPC / PMC offices in Europe and Asia. KIPIC Service contract is five (5) year duration. Role has a three (3) year minimum commitment (18 months in country and 18 months home country).
  • The final stage of this recruitment will involve meeting our partners for approval before being offered/accepting this role.

Desirable criteria & qualifications

  • Experience working at more than one operating facility.
  • Pre-commissioning or commissioning experience for greenfield manufacturing facility is preferred.
  • Cultural experience in the Middle East or Asia.

Relocation available

Yes - including international/expat

Travel required

Yes - up to 25%

Is this a part time position?

No

About BP

We are a global energy business involved in every aspect of the energy system. We have 75,000 employees in 80 countries, working towards delivering light, heat and mobility to millions of people, every day. We are one of the very few companies equipped to solve some of the big complex challenges that matter for the future. We have a real contribution to make to the world's ambition of a low carbon future.

The purpose of the Legal function is to provide legal services to the Group in order to further the maximisation of business opportunities and value and the minimisation of business risks and liabilities.

BP Legal lawyers and support staff work closely with their colleagues in the Businesses, Regions and Functions to deliver exceptional results in transactions, disputes and issues management.

Building on its existing strength, BP Legal has developed its strategic priorities, in line with the Group Strategy, to achieve its vision and address present and foreseeable challenges.

Segment

Downstream

Closing Date

27-Jun-2018

https://jobs.bp.com/job/-/maintenance-engineer/198/8106223

Friday, June 15, 2018

Maintenance Manager, AGL Macquarie (Bayswater and Liddell power stations)

About the Company
Proudly Australian, AGL Energy is one of the leading integrated energy Companies in Australia. For almost 180 years, AGL Energy has been at the forefront of energy innovation in Australia.
AGL has a diverse power generation portfolio which includes the coal-fired 2,640 MW Bayswater power station and the 1,680 MW Liddell power station, located in the NSW Upper Hunter Valley.
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Bayswater Power Station, this position leads the highly skilled maintenance team at Bayswater, delivering optimal plant availability and performance through effective maintenance practices. Key skills and challenges for this role include:
  • Maintaining plant assets in a safe, efficient and cost effective manner;
  • Operational cost management;
  • Effective management of internal maintenance teams;
  • Delivering asset KPIs;
  • Delivering productivity across maintenance.

About you (Selection Criteria)
  • Tertiary qualifications in engineering, management orsignificant relevant experience;
  • Demonstrated experience in a leadership role in a large-scale heavy industrial environment;
  • Detailed knowledge of maintenance and asset management systems;
  • Proven strong business acumen.

How to apply
Visit the Careers section of our website www.agl.com.au/aglmacquariejobs and submit an application (including your Cover Letter and Resume outlining qualifications and experience) or by clicking the "Apply" button via SEEK.
For further information contact Shona Jackson on (02) 6542 1357
Applications close on Sunday 30th June 2018