Lead Buyer

Lead Buyer
Aberdeen
£Negotiable
6-12 Months

Purpose / Role

To carry out all duties with regard to prequalification, issue of enquiries, evaluation of tenders, award and administration of Purchase Orders through to close out. To supervise a team of buyers and to occasionally deputise for the Procurement Team Leader or Supply Chain Manager at meetings etc. as required.

* Deliver the best combination of product quality, price and delivery to our customers by working to add value in a socially responsible and ethical manner.
* Issue of prequalification, questionnaires (if necessary) to selected companies, preparation of tender list.
* Issue of enquiries for required equipment/materials/services and resolve any pre tender queries.
* Receive and analyse tenders, clarify outstanding queries, produce bid summaries
* Preparation and submission of order recommendation where appropriate.
* Preparation and issue of Purchase Orders.
* Management of post order administration including variations, expediting and inspection requirements, invoice queries, completion of performance feedback (FPAL) for Close Out.
* Maintain high level of service in compliance with company operating procedures.
* To supervise a team of discipline buyers eg mechanical, electrical, I,C and T etc.

* Developing procurement strategies
* Compiling and issuing enquiries to the market place
* Negotiating on price and achieving demonstrable price reductions in the procurement of goods and services
* Leading Commercial Bid Evaluations
* Participating in Technical Bid Evaluations
* Competent in making recommendations for purchase
* Placing purchase orders for the supply of materials and engineered packages
* Liaising effectively and fostering relationships with suppliers and clients
* Accurate recording of progress of buying against project programme and maintaining procurement status reports.
* Attending and participating in progress meetings
* Engaging suppliers on performance issues and providing feedback through FPAL
* Maintaining purchase order records from award through to close out and archiving
* Liaising with other disciplines, in particular Engineering
* Promoting good business ethics
* Implement SHEQ policy
* Providing support and assisting with development of junior team members
* Negotiating and resolving claims and variations with suppliers (always subject to company delegation of authority)
* Preparing and presenting documents to support recommendations to Commercial Review Board
* Ensure senior buyers/buyers under their supervision achieve required planned/forecast dates detailed in the PSR

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Well Reliability Engineer

Well Reliability Engineer
Middlesex / USA
Negotiable Salary + Fantastic Benefits

The Background
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Well Reliability Engineer to work for a global leading Oil and Gas company. As a Well Reliability Engineer you'll be responsible for the application of the Well Systems Reliability strategy for all subsea wells activities globally.

The Role
As the Well Reliability Engineer you'll help develop and apply the next version of the global technical standards and support the well systems reliability functional team. You'll ensure that the company HSE Policy is adhered to within Well Reliability engineering and you'll provide expert practitioner support in the application of reliability techniques through all stages of the project lifecycle. Additionally you'll liaise with internal BP and external equipment experts.

You
Ideally you'll be educated to a degree or HND level within a relevant discipline or you'll have the equivalent relevant experience within a Mechanical Engineering role or related discipline. Ideally you'll be skilled in the application of reliability and risk mitigation techniques in complex and challenging areas of operations and will have a technical aptitude for Well or similarly safety critical equipment design and engineering. Ideally you'll also have experience in front end design, engineering, manufacturing, test and operations environments supporting design, planning, preparation and delivery of subsea well operations.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a global leading organisation that prides themselves on their developments within the oil and gas field and fantastic career opportunities!

To Apply: Call Nick or alternatively send an up to date copy of your CV.
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Intec (UK) Ltd was established in 1982 by Engineers for Engineers. We deliver Global Recruitment Solutions within the Oil & Gas, Power, Nuclear, Utilities, Rail, Construction and Aerospace Sectors for Owner/Operators, Consultancies, Contractors and Sub-Contractors.
For a free, confidential service register your details on velosi-intec where you will find a full list of live positions. On-going requirements include; ATEX Inspector, Civil Engineers, Coating Inspector, Commissioning Engineers, Drilling Engineer, Electrician, HSE, Inspectors, Instrument Engineer/Technicians, Labourer, Mechanic, Mechanical & Electrical Engineer/Fitters, Operator, Pipeline Engineer/Supervisor/Inspector, Piping Engineer/Supervisor/Inspector, Planning Engineers, Process Engineer, Project Engineer, Project Manager, QA/QC Engineer/Managers, Quantity Surveyors/Cost Engineers/Project Controls/Estimators, Riggers, Safety Advisor/Officer/Engineers, Site Managers, Supervisor/Superintendents, Turbine Engineer/Fitters and many more.
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Valve Inspector - Houston

Valve Inspector
Senior Inspection Services Representative
Houston
Permanent Role

The Role:
Valve Inspector - Manufacturing

Perform surveillance, inspection and examinations of valves and materials purchased by our client or customers located at fabrication sites.
Organization of meetings, detailed technical reporting on the results of activities.
Monitoring and tracking of project Action Items, NCR's, scheduling and documentation including development of inspection reports.
Complete Close-out Evaluations and Supplier Evaluations.
Determine areas of potential improvement in supplier quality management processes. In conjunction with the Supplier Inspection coordinator ensure that customer quality management requirements and concerns regarding supplier performance are being identified and managed effectively.
Review of contract terms and specifications to ensure clear understanding of technical requirements and prerequisite verification and certification requirements.
Undertake and/or coordinate technical review of supplier data submissions typically including; quality plans, process and personnel qualifications and manufacturing records and certification.
Chair or attend and record pre-inspection meetings when specified by the Supplier Inspection Coordinator and follow-up implementation and close-out of agreed actions.
Witness of supplier process and personnel qualification tests in accordance with specification requirements.
Witness/review of supplier (first party) inspection and test activities and records in accordance with specification/code requirements in accordance with approved inspection and test plans.
Competently undertake and document (second party) inspection and test activities as specified in approved inspection and test plans.
Facilitate customer or independent (Third Party) verification activities as specified in agreed inspection and test plans.
Monitor supplier technical query and design change control processes.
Monitor supplier non-conformance and corrective action processes, and where necessary, raise non-conformance notes and facilitate disposition of non-conforming products and services.
Facilitate review of final manufacturing data reports and inspection release.
Analyze and report on supplier performance for input into supplier re-qualification and management review processes.
AWS-CWI certification preferred
Requirements BA/BS in related field or applicable discipline preferred, or equivalent years experience. Thorough knowledge of applicable theories, practices, and accepted procedures.
Possesses and is recognized as an expert within area of Valves. Uses best practices to solve functional issues and improve programs and/or processes in support of organizational business challenges. Participates in plan implementation. Independently works through individual projects and/or plays key role in broader projects. Relies on systemic thinking and understanding of broader organizational implications of the work being performed to solve problems.
Proficiency with applicable software applications in related field. Advanced analytical and problem solving skills. Accuracy and attention to detail critical. Ability to meet deadlines and manage priorities is critical.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are critical.

To apply contact Joseph at Intec now

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Principal Social Consultant

My client is an independent, international consultancy that provides globally integrated services to the international mining industry. They employ over 1000 professionals and have over 40 offices on 6 continents. Throughout its 35 years of operation it has provided its clients with innovative, practical and cost effective solutions. Their client base covers a wide range of industries, particularly within the resources and engineering sectors.

They offer a variety of interesting and challenging projects working from a capital city location. Many of their projects are of an international nature and utilise the organisations international consulting network.

Post Responsibilities

The primary role is to act as a Principal Social Consultant, providing competent consulting services to support projects and clients. Other aspects of the role include:
*Acting as project manager on social and/or other specialist environmental studies
*Providing expert social services to ensure successful delivery of projects
*Managing the social and environmental aspects of multi-disciplinary project development studies
*Business development, including the generation of business from new and existing clients
*Managing and developing Consultant and Senior level staff

This list is not exhaustive and further reasonable duties may be requested from time to time as may be deemed in keeping with the job designation.

Main Technical Responsibilities:

The work involved in undertaking this role may include the following activities, as well as other responsibilities as required:
*Undertaking the following specialist activities: stakeholder engagement; socio-economic impact assessment; corporate social responsibility due diligence; social liabilities evaluation
*Preparing socio-economic management plans and resettlement and community development plans
*Reviewing specialist SIA reports and social management plans produced by clients or their consultants
*Project management and co-ordination including: information control, planning and programming of works, commercial and contractual control, procurement, ensuring progress meetings are undertaken, production of progress and financial reports, close liaison with the client and their representatives, safety and quality control
*Report writing
*Proposal preparation including co-ordination of teams members (from UK and other offices), identification of sub-consultants (where necessary), proposal writing, budget preparation and liaison with client representatives

Essential Requirements:

*Degree or equivalent in a social (preference) or environmental discipline with a higher degree in a social discipline and/or the majority of experience gained internationally
*Previous experience of undertaking large SIAs and contributing to project development studies, ideally for international (non-UK) projects and for a variety of natural resource commodities
*Evidence of exposure to various environmental disciplines including air, water, geochemistry, noise, biodiversity/ecology and how these relate to socio-economic situations
*Knowledge of the Equator Principles and IFC Performance Standards, other international best practice
*Proven track record of bringing projects in on time, within budget and to the clients satisfaction
*Excellent report and proposal writing skills. A second language, ideally French would be an advantage but is not essential
*Strong communication skills with knowledge of working with different communities and cultures
*Proven leadership and team building experience, working self sufficiently also within a team environment
*Business development skills - business development will act as a crucial part of the role
*Effective organisation and time management skills

Working Conditions

Frequent overseas travel will be necessary, involving working in a variety of climatic and geographic terrains in addition to working in various mining and mineral processing operations.

For further information on this role or to submit a CV please contact the Environmental Team on or 0121 616 7185 quoting the reference number ENV213.

We are committed to promoting equal opportunity to people of all ages in the workplace and operates as both an employment agency and employment business.

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Instrument Technicians

Instrument Technician
Offshore Northern North Sea
2on/ 2off/ 2on/ 4off rotation
£ Competitive

Our client is a leading independent services provider for the Oil & Gas and Power Generation markets and they are currently looking to add a number of Instrument Technicians to their team to work on various assets in the North Sea. The Instrument Technicians will be accountable for carrying out maintenance activities in line with discipline and provide support to their Offshore Supervisor.

Main duties will include:

*Accountable for the execution of maintenance activities, ensuring permits, tools, materials, equipment, work site preparation, and all supporting documentation, are in place.
*Identify requirements that will enable self-development within role and actively contribute as required.
*Carrying out planned maintenance activities in accordance with the requirements of the planned maintenance system
*Assisting with the coordination of spare parts requirements and the optimisation of spares stack levels
*Carrying out unplanned maintenance as required
*Minimise downtime and contribute to the achievement of production targets
*Preparing technical reports as required
*Responsible for ensuring any individual gaps in your competency standards are closed out on a timely basis.
*Comply with company training, competency and personal development programmes.
*Liaise with other departments/technicians as required ensuring effective/efficient delivery of the agreed plans.
*Ensure equipment, systems and work sites are reinstated to the required standard.
*Ensure work history is comprehensively recorded in line with Maximo data quality requirements.
*Identify, document and communicate all follow up work and material requirements or other relevant data e.g. ordering materials against work orders.
*Demonstrate a flexible approach to overall team performance and delivery, for example, co-ordinating vendor/subcontractor activities, shutdown preparations, multi-tasking, etc.
*Stand in for Discipline Supervisor as required when identified and suitably trained
*Provide technical support to platform team members where required
*Ensure high quality risk assessments are carried out for all activities, with particular attention to recognising the impact of change.
*Participate in improvement initiatives as appropriate.
*Carry out emergency response duties as required.
*Participate when required and appropriate in the weekly planning meeting.
*Accountable for relevant safety critical activities as detailed in the Activity Catalogue.
*Provide effective support to workforce, vendors, third parties and apprentices in appropriate safety leadership behaviours
*Promote and encourage team safety performance by participating in and producing quality Tool Box Talks and TRIC's
*Visible commitment to the risk assessment process. On-going reviews of the process and carry out safety audits in the work environment for compliance

Candidates will ideally hold or be working towards a level 3 NVQ or equivalent in a relevant discipline and ideally have previous experience in a similar position within the oil & gas industry. Candidates must hold valid survival, MIST and medical certificates.

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GPO Supervising Engineer

GPO Supervising Engineer
Houston, Texas
$ Negotiable

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading worldwide provider of professional services to the energy, resource, and complex process industries. They are looking to add a Supervising GPO Engineer to join their team on a major oilfield project and play a major role in the structural engineering and design of brownfield work for large modules/topsides for offshore oil & gas platform facilities, in the Gulf of Mexico.
Work includes development of all associated engineering documents. Must be able to take a hands-on role in the design and analysis of structures as well as provide supervision/guidance and coordination to junior engineers and designers.

The ideal candidate will be degree qualified in Civil/Structural engineering or a related discipline. They'll ideally have offshore industry experience and both Greenfield and Brownfield work experience is required. Previous experience in the engineering of decks & modular units for offshore oil & gas platforms, including the design and analysis of topsides, appurtenances and related secondary structures for the full range of load conditions to which they may be subjected. Ideally, experience with and familiarity of SACS and experience of working in a team environment and taking a lead role. Full knowledge of analyses for Inplace, Loadout, Transportation, & Lift.

Well versed with AISC, APR RP2A, SACS software and processes applicable to offshore structural designs is also desirable.

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Reliability Engineer

My Client is a world leader in the provision of highly advanced technical solutions to the Oil & Gas drilling sectors. They are currently looking for a Reliability Engineer to join their team based at their modern fit for purpose facility. Candidates will have the opportunity to work in an environment where investment is continuous and substantial, technology is leading edge, teamwork is at the forefront of all they do and personal development is encouraged at every stage. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that pride themselves on delivering high quality superior products to their sector.

Reliability Engineer:

-Previous and proven experience working with FMECA in order to the design of highly technical electro-mechanical systems for use in the oil & gas industry.
-A suitable candidate will have previously worked with Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) as well as Reliability centred maintenance
-It is essential that candidates are degree qualified in a relevant discipline i.e. engineering, science
-Ideally a candidate will have sound knowledge of design principles

For more information regarding this role please call Kris Smith on 01453 829535 or send a CV to kris.smith@omegaresource.co.uk
Omega Resource Group Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Omega Selection Services are an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.
We are always seeking Engineering Staff, Senior Managers, Skilled and Semi Skilled Machinists, Mechanical Fitters, Electrical Fitters, Quality Engineers, Materials Science Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Electronics Engineers, Test Technicians, Technical Authors, Electricians and Laboratory Technicians to name but a few.
For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk
Omega Resource Group Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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