Senior Process Engineer

SENIOR PROCESS ENGINEER

Our client, an Oil and Gas Operator in Aberdeen is seeking an experienced Process Engineer. This is an initial 12 Month PAYE contract role with a hybrid working system in place. Knowledge required of HYSYS, Microsoft Office and strong SAP experience, especially SAP PM. Experience of UK COMAH legislations pertaining to the safe operation of onshore hydrocarbon processes. Knowledge of working in a mid-stream / down-stream hydrocarbon processing facility.

Job Overview:

Provide day to day discipline engineering expertise to the asset operations organisation (including shutdowns) ensuring continued safe, reliable and environmentally responsible operations

Use process engineering principles to optimise production

Bring engineering rigour and good practice to fault finding and incident investigation.

Provide a direct link between the discipline engineering organisation and operated asset

Role Deliverables and Responsibilities:

Provide day to day support for process engineering within the asset; meeting the operational demands of the asset as set by the operation manager

Provide discipline expertise for troubleshooting operational issues identifying root cause and improvements to prevent future occurrence. Identify and implement solutions for immediate repairs, ensuring adherence to standards and engineering processes

Be the competent engineer for discipline in the planning and execute process. Specifically, defining discipline details to the 30 and 90-day asset plan; and then delivering any engineering aspects of that plan

Identification and management of specialist vendors and, where necessary, mobilising those specialist vendors to support relevant process engineering discipline scopes

Be the gateway for maintenance and operations technical queries relating to process engineering discipline

Define and write the problem statement for modifications

Assure that any plant management of change within the asset is delivered within the gated MoC process

Responsible for process optimisation

Ensure relevant performance standards are adhered to via the Inspection, Test and Maintenance programme.

Provide process engineering expertise for asset risk assessment processes including deferral, operational risk assessment (ORA), and permit to work.

Execute any engineering delegation of authority assigned under the Engineering Delegation of

Job Description:

Own specific discipline shutdown scopes through definition, planning and execution

Deliver any assigned scopes within agreed budget

Develop and manage relationships with the operations and maintenance teams as well as core contractors. Regular visit to offshore assets.

Discipline Specific (Process):

Responsibility for maintaining as-built process models and asset-critical process documentation.

Responsibility for asset Mass Balances and key equipment capacity details.

Responsibility for the integrity of the SECE barriers owned by Process discipline (overpressure protection, depressurisation, blanket and purge gas & hazardous open drains systems).

Responsibility for key process documents, such as PFD's and P&ID's, and support to other discipline key documents such as C&E's, etc

Ownership of AMS and MyHSES process study actions with focus on review and close out of the actions.

Participate in asset HAZOP, PHR, LOPA and risk assessments, including active participation in the management of change (MoC) process.

Lead investigations into production shortfalls vs target including the organisation and facilitation of root cause analysis sessions, incorporating various disciplines.

Provide process engineering input & first-level process engineering assurance to other discipline scopes - brownfield, maintenance & capital

Key Technical Skills:

Knowledge of UK and NL legislations pertaining to the safe operation of offshore hydrocarbon processes

Demonstrate an expert understanding of process engineering principles and practical application

Ability to resolve complex problems and drives innovative solutions

Active participation in reviews and in particular risk and hazard assessment activities with the ability to resolve problems in a range of contexts from conceptual design to operational facilities

Good written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to use HYSYS, and Microsoft office tools effectively

Use of PI data historian for trend analysis and production optimisation

Planning and organization for successful execution of multiple workstreams concurrently.

SAP experience, particularly SAP PM

Ability to interact effectively at all levels and positively influence teams across core operations crew and subcontractors

Maintain and continue to develop the competencies necessary to carry out the role to the required standard whilst in position.

Conducts all activities in a safe and effective manner and raises safety and environmental issues immediately and in line with corporate policy.

Education:

Process (or Chemical) Engineering degree required

Chartered Engineer

Work Experience:

Experience of providing process engineering support to front-line operation of a major offshore production facility

Significant and extensive knowledge of Process and Major Accident Hazard (MAH) prevention technical practices and legislation

Demonstrable experience of operations within complex Oil/Gas, Petrochemical, or Chemical plant

Knowledge of all forms of engineering documentation, including block diagrams, PFDs, P&IDs Data Sheets, Cause & Effect charts, and safety critical elements

Deep and extensive knowledge of relevant codes, standards, and applicable regulations both statutory and company specific

Experience of successfully closing out actions generated in HAZOP, LOPA, PHR sessions

Certifications:

BOSIET, MIST and Offshore Medical