The Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills invites applications for the post of Chair of the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board

The UK Engineering Construction Industry is strategically important and employs over 80,000 people. It is essential to the design, construction and maintenance of the industrial infrastructure of major economic sectors. These include the oil & gas, power generation, nuclear and renewables industries, accounting for up to 20% of UK GDP.

Securing engineering construction skills, now and for the future, is crucial for the success of the industry and to maintain the UK’s international lead in high value engineering construction project expertise and delivery.

The ECITB fulfils these responsibilities under statutory duties prescribed in the Industrial Training Act 1982. These include approving and providing training and certification services, as well as financially supporting employers engaged in training. The ECITB is governed by a Board made up of representatives of all parts of the industry, including employers, trade unions and clients.

The Role

•To provide strategic leadership to the Board, its regional forums and executive team

•To ensure efficiency of delivery and achievement of objectives

•To ensure effective governance and accountability to stakeholders and Government

•To continue to build on the 20 years of successful delivery by the ECITB

The Person

•Will have experience of chairing or leading a board at a senior level and of commercial and industry experience, preferably gained in environments relevant to engineering construction

•Should be an able communicator and adept negotiator, able to build consensus

•Will be able to commit up to 2 days per week on average

Terms and Conditions

The post is for up to 2 days a week at a remuneration of £23,460 pa and the appointment will be from 1 October 2011 for a period of 3 to 5 years.

The majority of the Board and supporting committee meetings will be in the London area, but many are also held regionally.

For more information and an application pack, please email:
itb-appointments@bis.gsi.gov.uk quoting reference “ECITB-chair” or send a postcard with the reference “ECITB-chair” and your name and address to Charlotte Longley, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS), Sector Skills Unit, Level 2, 2 St Paul's Place, 125 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, S1 2FJ. Or call on 0114 207 5171.

The closing date for applications is 22 August 2011. Interviews will be held on 27 September 2011 in London.

Applications are particularly welcome from disabled people, members of minority ethnic groups, and women.

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills is committed to making appointments on merit by fair and open processes taking account of equal opportunities.

The Continuing Service - Account Manager (CS-AM) position is a challenging role, which involves providing technical support to UOP’s Service Agreement customers, primarily in the area of ongoing operations of UOP’s licensed units. Ensuring customer satisfaction with UOP processes and products, understanding the customers’ needs, fostering and maintaining strong customer relationships, and looking for opportunities for further UOP business are the main aspects of the role.

The successful candidate needs to be a strong problem solver, able to manage his/her own time and efforts, be a keen learner, be comfortable working both independently and with cross-departmental teams, and have good communication skills. He/she should have wide knowledge of refining technologies, ideally with direct experience of UOP technologies. He/she must be able to handle in depth technical discussions and will be expected to play a leading role in problem resolution from both a technical and commercial viewpoint.

Position Accountabilities:
Manage the customer relationship for an identified customer base: a) build strong relationships with customers’ personnel across several levels of organisation, b) become knowledgeable about the customers’ refinery configuration, their operating goals and strategies, and how UOP products and services fit or could fit into these, c) oversee customer interactions with UOP.
Visit customers’ sites regularly for in-depth discussions and consultation on current operations, potential improvements in operations, other discussions on technology transfer issues. Proactively engage customers to obtain and/or review operating data to enable value added technical support.
Manage the troubleshooting efforts for your assigned customers with the help of UOP’s Technical Service Departments as necessary to ensure that timely, accurate and effective support is provided to maintain overall customer satisfaction.
Support unit start-ups and catalyst reloads: discuss timelines, work scope and UOP involvement with customer to agree plans for UOP site-support.
Work closely with UOP Sales counterparts to share customer intelligence and develop specific strategies to target, win and retain future business and prospect for business opportunities

Qualifications
University education in engineering discipline – preferably chemical engineering.
Strong refinery or petrochemicals industry experience with a Technical Service and/or Operations background. Good all-round knowledge of refining technologies, their equipment and operations combined with significant prior experience in UOP’s core process technologies.
Although the position requires significant travel and associated personal flexibility the timing for site visits is mostly set by the CS-AM.
Strong interpersonal skills as well as good verbal, written, and presentation skills.Good communication skills are required to manage the extensive internal and external customer contact that the position demands.
Good computer software skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

For more information, please go to www.uop.com or alternatively gill.pinder@honeywell.com

UOP is an international supplier of process technology, products, engineered systems and technical services to the petroleum refining, petrochemical, gas processing and energy industries and is a leader in the research and development of petroleum and petrochemical processing. Our broad objectives center on the continual development and improvement of petroleum refining, petrochemical, gas production, energy and chemical production technology.

Job/Departmental Summary:
There is an immediate opening for a Regional Sales Account Manager in the Guildford PT&E Sales Department. The objective of the holder of this position is to provide the necessary customer coverage, relationship management and commercial and technical positioning of UOP process technology and equipment to ensure optimum market share in the region of the Gulf Co-operation Council. The successful approach requires flexibility, innovation and sensitivity to client needs and to delivery of value. Candidates must have a sound technical and commercial refining, petrochemical and gas industry background and be motivated towards meeting customer needs and achieving sales success and contributing effectively to the meeting of business unit profitability and volume. The candidate must commit to meeting all business and personnel administration needs which include significant financial and management reporting

Position Accountabilities

Acountable for all PT&E Customer sales of process licensing, services and associated equipment in the GCC region. Engage with EMEA Sales Director for high level customer relationship management.
Develop and enhance UOP’s relationship with key customer personnel, as well as with UOP’s local representatives.
Maintain a clear understanding of customers, in particular with respect to their business drivers, buying behaviours, and decision making structures.
Manage and coach sales account managers in their sales and customer planning activities and to fulfill their reporting , forecasting and sales order management responsibilties
Ensure that all commercial offers made in the region comply with guidelines or are otherwise referred for higher level sales management approval.
Review monthly forecast submissions of sales personnel and participate in all management forecast reviews as required. Forecasting revenues for region on a monthly basis
Preparing and implementing customer plans in conjunction with PT&E Continuing Services and CAM.
Developing customer retention strategies, and leading the sales effort for enhanced service agreements and related services.
Developing strategies for complex sales prospects in consultation with PT&E sales management, PT&E sales support groups, and the other SBU’s whose products or services are involved.
Playing a leading role in the negotiation and closure of sales.
Managing the preparation and finalisation of commercial agreements.
Forecasting sales revenues for the accountable region on a monthly basis.
Managing accounts receivables for assigned customers.
Preparing and implementing customer plans in conjunction with the other SBU’s.
Accountable for delivering agreed to sales revenue and margin targets within budgeted expense and pricing guidelines for the accountable region consistent with overall PT&E P&L.
Identify and communicate cross-SBU and intra-Honeywell business and project opportunities.
Developing strategies for complex sales prospects in consultation with PT&E sales management, PT&E sales support groups, and the other SBU’s whose products or services are involved.
Play a leading role in the negotiation and closure of sales.
Managing the preparation and finalisation of commercial agreements.


Unique skills required are:
A substantial level of sales experience, ability to coach others
Key customer relationship builder, capability to interact at senior management level.
Knowledge of the Middle East environment and culture
Knowledge of UOP Technologies and Engineered Products.
Business Value propositions for UOP PT&E portfolio
Knowledge of customer drivers and business needs in region
Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with key representatives in customer organizations.
Business capability to deliver effective business management and reporting]
Personnel management skills

Minimum Position Requirements (Education, Work Experience, etc.):
BSc or equivalent In Chemical Engineering
Significant experience in Refining and/or Petrochemicals and preferably Gas Industries experience
Significant experience in technology Sales to R&P G industries
Experience within a commercial role, with some exposure to direct sales, operations, service or marketing
Strong interpersonal skills as well as good verbal, writing and presentation skills
Team playing as well as leadership skills

Work Environment (if applicable for non-office jobs):

Significant travel is expected as time spent with the customer and liaising with UOP management is an important aspect of the role
Role holder must be ready to cope with a wide range of cultural social and business management issues.

Additional Qualifications (all other qualifications that do not fit in to the Basic Qualifications category):
Knowledge of a foreign language would be an asset
Significant computer literacy would be a distinct advantage

We offer a team oriented environment along with exciting career opportunities and a highly competitive compensation and benefits package.

For more information, visit our web site: www.uop.com or alternatively gill.pinder@honeywell.com

Costain Oil, Gas & Process provides engineering services for new facilities and revamps including conceptual design studies, Front End Engineering Design (FEED) and Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC).

Costain also provides to customers maintenance and turnaround management and is committed to high quality services incorporating the highest standards of safety, environmental protection and performance.

Costain offers services appropriate to each stage of a project's development, maintaining a permanent, in depth capability to undertake:
*Consultancy and Conceptual Studies
*All Levels of Engineering and Design
*Procurement and Materials Management
*Construction
*Advice and Training

All activities are underscored by the strength, which the Company sustains in project and construction management, in terms of skilled and experienced personnel and in its project control systems and techniques.

COGAP's strategy is formed around four business lines: UK Oil & Gas; UK Nuclear Decommissioning; International Gas Processing & Cryogenics and finally the Middle East. We now have a balanced portfolio of business in terms of markets, project scope and contract form

We are currently looking for Civil / Structural Engineers. Vacancies at all levels: Engineer, Senior Engineer, Principal Engineer.

General skills/experience as below, increasing in depth and breadth the more senior the level.


*BSc/MSc, Chartered Engineer in Civil and /or Structural Engineering
*Experience of working for a Process Contractor or Consulting Engineer
*Competence in Process Plant and/or industrial civil and/or structural engineering in a design environment - infrastructure, foundations, steelwork and concrete framed structures and pre-assembled modules associated with process plant
*Engineers expected to obtain relevant interface information from PDMS 3D model and use QSE/STAAD.Pro for structural analysis

In addition to the above, for Principal Civil Structural Engineers, demonstrated ability to manage engineering/design project team, prepare specifications, estimates, requisitions for sub-contracted work etc.

If you have the necessary experience for this role and are interested then please e-mail your cv and covering letter to recruitment@cogap.com with the job title as the subject header.

Costain Oil, Gas & Process provides engineering services for new facilities and revamps including conceptual design studies, Front End Engineering Design (FEED) and Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC).

Costain also provides to customers maintenance and turnaround management and is committed to high quality services incorporating the highest standards of safety, environmental protection and performance.

Costain offers services appropriate to each stage of a project's development, maintaining a permanent, in depth capability to undertake:
*Consultancy and Conceptual Studies
*All Levels of Engineering and Design
*Procurement and Materials Management
*Construction
*Advice and Training

All activities are underscored by the strength, which the Company sustains in project and construction management, in terms of skilled and experienced personnel and in its project control systems and techniques.

COGAP's strategy is formed around four business lines: UK Oil & Gas; UK Nuclear Decommissioning; International Gas Processing & Cryogenics and finally the Middle East. We now have a balanced portfolio of business in terms of markets, project scope and contract form

We are currently looking for Civil / Structural Designers. Vacancies at all levels: Designer, Senior Designer, Section Leader.

General skills/experience as below, increasing in depth and breadth the more senior the level.


*HNC qualified
*Competence in process plant and/or industrial civil and/or structural design in 2D Autocad, Multi-Steel, Multi-RC and 3D CAD systems. Experience of structural steelwork design using PDMS would be beneficial.
*Designers expected to obtain relevant interface information from PDMS 3D model

For Section Leader, proven ability in supervising DO teams to meet project objectives.

If you have the necessary experience for this role and are interested then please e-mail your cv and covering letter to recruitment@cogap.com with the job title as the subject header.

Costain Oil, Gas & Process provides engineering services for new facilities and revamps including conceptual design studies, Front End Engineering Design (FEED) and Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC).

Costain also provides to customers maintenance and turnaround management and is committed to high quality services incorporating the highest standards of safety, environmental protection and performance.

Costain offers services appropriate to each stage of a project's development, maintaining a permanent, in depth capability to undertake:
*Consultancy and Conceptual Studies
*All Levels of Engineering and Design
*Procurement and Materials Management
*Construction
*Advice and Training

All activities are underscored by the strength, which the Company sustains in project and construction management, in terms of skilled and experienced personnel and in its project control systems and techniques.

COGAP's strategy is formed around four business lines: UK Oil & Gas; UK Nuclear Decommissioning; International Gas Processing & Cryogenics and finally the Middle East. We now have a balanced portfolio of business in terms of markets, project scope and contract form

We are currently looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer.

Duties include: Designing power systems, short circuit calculations and protection co-ordination. Specification and requisitioning of equipment, technical bid evaluations. Technical review of documents produced by others. Developing design criteria. Input of drawing office deliverables. Co-ordination, interfacing and liaison with clients, vendors and internal disciplines. Resource planning and management.
Experience: Must have extensive experience in engineering design of electrical installations associated with petrochemical and process plant. Must be capable of performing a lead role.
Qualifications: BSc Elect Eng or HND/HNC with suitable experience. CEng or working towards CEng status.

If you have the necessary experience for this role and are interested then please e-mail your cv and covering letter to recruitment@cogap.com with the job title as the subject header.

Costain Oil, Gas & Process provides engineering services for new facilities and revamps including conceptual design studies, Front End Engineering Design (FEED) and Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC).

Costain also provides to customers maintenance and turnaround management and is committed to high quality services incorporating the highest standards of safety, environmental protection and performance.

Costain offers services appropriate to each stage of a project's development, maintaining a permanent, in depth capability to undertake:
*Consultancy and Conceptual Studies
*All Levels of Engineering and Design
*Procurement and Materials Management
*Construction
*Advice and Training

All activities are underscored by the strength, which the Company sustains in project and construction management, in terms of skilled and experienced personnel and in its project control systems and techniques.

COGAP's strategy is formed around four business lines: UK Oil & Gas; UK Nuclear Decommissioning; International Gas Processing & Cryogenics and finally the Middle East. We now have a balanced portfolio of business in terms of markets, project scope and contract form

We are currently looking for a Electrical Design Section Leader / Senior Designer.

Duties: Production of GAs/Layouts, SLDs, SWDs, cable schedules, BOMs and demolition drawings. Checking and coordination and Site surveys.
Experience: Proficient in the use of Autocad with some exposure to Microstation. Must be able to plan, organise and supervise others. Extensive experience in the design of onshore oil, gas and petrochemical installations with a process engineering contractor.
Qualifications: ONC/HNC Electrical Engineering

If you have the necessary experience for this role and are interested then please e-mail your cv and covering letter to recruitment@cogap.com with the job title as the subject header.

Costain Oil, Gas & Process provides engineering services for new facilities and revamps including conceptual design studies, Front End Engineering Design (FEED) and Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC).

Costain also provides to customers maintenance and turnaround management and is committed to high quality services incorporating the highest standards of safety, environmental protection and performance.

Costain offers services appropriate to each stage of a project's development, maintaining a permanent, in depth capability to undertake:
*Consultancy and Conceptual Studies
*All Levels of Engineering and Design
*Procurement and Materials Management
*Construction
*Advice and Training

All activities are underscored by the strength, which the Company sustains in project and construction management, in terms of skilled and experienced personnel and in its project control systems and techniques.

COGAP's strategy is formed around four business lines: UK Oil & Gas; UK Nuclear Decommissioning; International Gas Processing & Cryogenics and finally the Middle East. We now have a balanced portfolio of business in terms of markets, project scope and contract form

We are currently looking for a Principal Vessel Engineer. Responsibilities across the vessel group activities including support to proposals, detail design, FEED studies, input to technical references, support to engineering management.

*Degree qualified
*In depth Knowledge of fabricated equipment design & manufacture - including material properties, design principles, codes and standards, UK legislation, welding, heat treatment and NDE
*Skills in thermal rating of heat transfer equipment, fired equipment or finite element analysis would be an advantage
*Likely to have worked for a process contractor, manufacturer or plant operator.

If you have the necessary experience for this role and are interested then please e-mail your cv and covering letter to recruitment@cogap.com with the job title as the subject header.

Costain Oil, Gas & Process provides engineering services for new facilities and revamps including conceptual design studies, Front End Engineering Design (FEED) and Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC).

Costain also provides to customers maintenance and turnaround management and is committed to high quality services incorporating the highest standards of safety, environmental protection and performance.

Costain offers services appropriate to each stage of a project's development, maintaining a permanent, in depth capability to undertake:
*Consultancy and Conceptual Studies
*All Levels of Engineering and Design
*Procurement and Materials Management
*Construction
*Advice and Training

All activities are underscored by the strength, which the Company sustains in project and construction management, in terms of skilled and experienced personnel and in its project control systems and techniques.

COGAP's strategy is formed around four business lines: UK Oil & Gas; UK Nuclear Decommissioning; International Gas Processing & Cryogenics and finally the Middle East. We now have a balanced portfolio of business in terms of markets, project scope and contract form

We are currently looking for Piping/Piping Stress Engineers at all levels: Engineer, Senior Engineer, Principal Engineer,

General skills/experience as below, increasing in depth and breadth the more senior the level.


*Experience in the oil, gas, chemical or nuclear industries
*HNC (min) - degree preferred
*Knowledge of international piping codes and national and international industry specific legislation
*Knowledge of materials used in the industry including their selection, properties, design limits and product forms
*Knowledge of welding and inspection techniques used in piping engineering for the differing ranges of materials and services
*For Piping Stress Engineers experience in the use of Caesar II software would be an advantage


For Principal Piping/Piping Stress Engineers, demonstrated ability to manage design department/team in addition to the above.

If you have the necessary experience for this role and are interested then please e-mail your cv and covering letter to recruitment@cogap.com with the job title as the subject header.

Costain Oil, Gas & Process provides engineering services for new facilities and revamps including conceptual design studies, Front End Engineering Design (FEED) and Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC).

Costain also provides to customers maintenance and turnaround management and is committed to high quality services incorporating the highest standards of safety, environmental protection and performance.

Costain offers services appropriate to each stage of a project's development, maintaining a permanent, in depth capability to undertake:
*Consultancy and Conceptual Studies
*All Levels of Engineering and Design
*Procurement and Materials Management
*Construction
*Advice and Training

All activities are underscored by the strength, which the Company sustains in project and construction management, in terms of skilled and experienced personnel and in its project control systems and techniques.

COGAP's strategy is formed around four business lines: UK Oil & Gas; UK Nuclear Decommissioning; International Gas Processing & Cryogenics and finally the Middle East. We now have a balanced portfolio of business in terms of markets, project scope and contract form

We are currently looking for Mechanical Section Leaders / Piping Designers. Vacancies at all levels: Designer, Senior Designer, Section Leader.

General skills/experience as below, increasing in depth and breadth the more senior the level.


*ONC Mech (min) qualified
*In depth competence in plant layout and piping design 3D modelling (PDMS preferred)
*Experience in the use of 2D Autocad would be an advantage
*Proven ability in supervising DO teams to meet project objectives


For Section Leader, proven ability in supervising DO teams to meet project objectives and experience of development of design processes/practices

If you have the necessary experience for this role and are interested then please e-mail your cv and covering letter to recruitment@cogap.com with the job title as the subject header.

Job Title Project Engineer
Job Description and Qualifications The role of the Project Engineer is to provide overall coordination and to act as a focal point for project execution. Key responsibilities are project safety, cost; schedule and design quality while meeting customer expectations. This responsibility spans the duration of the project life cycle, from supporting development of the estimate and execution strategy through to final plant hand over and close out. Management of the working relationships with customers is an important aspect of the role.

Projects are executed on a world wide basis and the role will require periodic travel to customer facilities and construction sites both within and outside Europe .

Qualifications/Experience:
Engineering Degree with considerable experience in Project Engineering or a related Engineering position or discipline.

Applicants with less Project Engineering experience will be considered and should apply if interested.
To make an ONLINE APPLICATION go to: WWW.AIRPRODUCTS.COM select CAREERS and enter Job Reference Number: 6576BR OR 6808BR

Job Description and Qualifications:
Working within the Generated Gases Group, this position is accountable for the successful execution of a portfolio of assigned projects and for the support of PDE activities, through senior level leadership, guidance and direction on the strategy and execution, and supervision of the responsible Project Manager or Engineer under the general guidance of the Senior Project Manager.

Generated Gases in Hersham develop, design, execute, build and sell Cryogenic and Non Cryogenic Air Separation Plants and Liquefiers ranging from 100MT/d to 1500MT/d, with gaseous products including Nitrogen, Oxygen, Argon and Hydrogen.

This role involves interaction with, management of interfaces between, and building of successful relationships with Business and Operations groups, JV’s, Electronics, Cryo Systems and Air Products execution teams in the US and in Asia.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES :

1. To provide leadership and direction to the Project teams on a portfolio of projects in order to achieve or better Key Performance Indicators on Safety, Cost, Schedule and Quality in order to support business goals.
2. To develop winning strategies in conjunction with the business areas, by understanding of the competitive environment and successful working with customers, suppliers and contractors in particular on new products and new geographies.
3. Development of proposal schedules, risk management plans and construction strategies / costs for opportunities being bid.
4. Engage and influence management within Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning to ensure successful projects.
5. Ensure that Engineering Standards, Engineering Procedures and Work Instructions are followed consistently by the group.
6. Support the workload planning and necessary recruitment, training and motivation of staff in order to meet the present and future needs of the business.

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS :

• A Chartered Engineer with Degree in any relevant engineering discipline, which would include Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Control Engineering.
• Considerable experience with demonstrable success, in a Project Management Role.
• Additional engineering experience in the Chemical Process or related industry.
• Computer literate with experience in all Microsoft Office packages.
• As this is a leadership role, the candidate must be self motivated, able to work with minimal supervision and accept a high degree of personal responsibility for results.
• Ability to work within a matrix engineering team environment and communicate effectively with team members, senior management and customers.

Locations EU-UK-Hersham

To make an ONLINE APPLICATION go to: WWW.AIRPRODUCTS.COM select CAREERS and enter Job Reference Number: 8087BR

Job Description and Qualifications:

The purpose of this position is to manage and lead the design, build and commissioning of Air Separation Process Plant to worldwide customers, with projects ranging in value from $15Million to $200Million)

The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate experience and success in the following areas :

• Education – A good engineering degree or equivalent is required
• A sound engineering background which can be used as a basis to build specific knowledge in the industrial gases market.
• Leadership skills and a proactive approach to getting things done
• Considerable experience within a Project Engineering or Project Management position, and a sound understanding of Project Management as a discipline, including at least 5 of the following items :
• Single Point of Contact communication with Senior individuals within customer organizations
• Interfacing with internal Business and Operational Groups, as well as other support groups such as Shipping, Procurement, Project Accounting, Inspection and Expediting.
• Leading a multifunctional design team or organization (Process, C&I, Vessels, Machinery, Structures, etc.) to meet project deliverables within budget and on schedule
• Procurement of major equipment and in line items
• Project Scheduling and Cost Control
• Use of and familiarity with process and safety tools such as P&ID’s and HAZOPs.
• Ownership of Project Scope Report, Project Execution Strategy, Risk Management Plan’s.
• Change Management
• Contracting and management of outsourced detailed design and procurement scope.
• Execution in conjunction with EPC or client consortium and partnering arrangements
• Project Management of turnkey construction scope including installation of equipment and packages, interconnecting pipework and instrument / electrical cable, infrastructure/utilities scope, tie ins, pipeline networks.
• Experience of managing lump sum and remeasured construction work.
• Process Plant experience would be an advantage

To make an ONLINE APPLICATION go to: WWW.AIRPRODUCTS.COM select CAREERS and enter Job Reference Number: 8926BR

Job Description and Qualifications:
The successful candidate will work as part of the Process Technology team responsible for all aspects of the process design of the Cryogenic Systems PST Air Separation and Cryo Hydrocarbon projects. The plants designed by this team are sold into the on-site & third party markets worldwide. We are looking for a candidate with significant experience.

Position Description

The successful candidate will work as part of the execution team on Air Separation and Cryo Hydrocarbon projects. This will involve simulation work, PFD development, equipment sizing and specifications, preparation of schedule items (control valves, relief valves etc). There may be opportunities to provide process support at site during commissioning and for plant performance tests.

The candidates for this senior/principal position would be expected to lead projects, with typically 2-3 other process engineers working with them on a project. These candidates would be responsible for representing Process in P&ID reviews, hazops and customer meetings.

Qualifications and Experience
Minimum BSc or equivalent degree qualification preferably in Chemical Engineering is desirable.

Some experience of detailed equipment design is required. Experience of leading projects and supervising/coaching junior engineers is also an important requirement..

To make an ONLINE APPLICATION go to: WWW.AIRPRODUCTS.COM select CAREERS and enter Job Reference Number: 8903BR

The Process Systems Engineer is a key member of a project execution team and is responsible for driving the work process with a multi-disciplined project team to produce a project specific Process and Instrument Diagrams (P&ID’s (flowsheets)). The P&ID dictates detailed design activities on a project and must be developed in a timely manner to ensure that project budget and schedule targets can be met by downstream design groups.

Working in the Cryogenic Systems Product Supply Team, the successful candidate will act as a Process Systems engineer on projects covering large Cryogenic Air Separation plants and Hydrogen, Carbon Monoxide or Syngas plants using cryogenic technologies.

The role may involve working as part of a global Process Systems Engineering (PSE) team, on projects where the detailed design scope of work is split between different engineering offices within Air Products or with an external EPC organisation.

Duties may also include:
-Supporting development of proposal P&ID’s, including estimating hours required for project activities and developing execution strategies and plans for project work.
-Development and maintenance/ownership of ‘Global Standard P&ID’s’ to support Product reuse
-Development and maintenance/ownership of Engineering Standards, Worldwide Technical Training modules and/or Engineering Procedures and Work Instructions relevant to P&ID development.
-Preparation of Plant Operating Procedures
-Supporting the commissioning team as a member of the plant commissioning team at site, following the P&ID development phase

For more junior grades, the role would suit someone who is interested in developing their plant operation and control knowledge while being actively involved in a project’s execution phase.

For more senior positions, candidates would be expected to provide increasing levels of technical leadership and provide technical supervision for junior systems engineers developing project P&ID’s .

Principal Accountabilities
•Participating in the review of Process Flow Diagrams, Scope Reports and Technical Descriptions.
•Driving the work process with a multi-disciplined project team to produce a project specific P&ID.
•Leading P&ID review meetings and managing the resolution of technical issues raised by the project team.
•Working with the project team to ensure that the designed plant will be safe, and in accordance with company procedures and customer requirements.
•To ensure that plant reliability, operability and maintenance capabilities are adequately considered in the design.
•Providing support to the project Safety Engineer preparing the Hazard review and participation in project Hazard Review meetings
•To support continuous improvement opportunities to ensure maximum benefits from the use of the P&ID development IT tools and associated work processes.
•To spend some time at site supporting ORI or startup activities and thus to ensure continuous improvement in our designs and procedures by firsthand experience

Qualifications and Experience
Minimum BSc or equivalent degree qualification in Chemical, Mechanical or Control Engineering is required plus Process/operating/design experience with chemical or industrial gas process plant. Experience requirements increase for higher grades.
Good communication and organisational skills, a proactive approach to seeking information and resolution on specific P&ID development issues and an eye for detail are required.

To make an ONLINE APPLICATION go to: WWW.AIRPRODUCTS.COM select CAREERS and enter Job Reference Number: 8956BR

The successful candidate will work as part of the Process Technology team responsible for all aspects of the process design of the Cryogenic Systems PST Air Separation and Cryo Hydrocarbon projects. The plants designed by this team are sold into the on-site & third party markets worldwide. We are looking for a candidate with considerable experience.

The successful candidate will work as part of the execution team on Air Separation and Cryo Hydrocarbon projects. This will involve simulation work, PFD development, equipment sizing and specifications, preparation of schedule items (control valves, relief valves etc). There may be opportunities to provide process support at site during commissioning and for plant performance tests.

Qualifications and Experience
Minimum BSc or equivalent degree qualification preferably in Chemical Engineering is desirable.

Some experience of detailed equipment design is required.

To make an ONLINE APPLICATION go to: WWW.AIRPRODUCTS.COM select CAREERS and enter Job Reference Number: 8902BR

Job Description and Qualifications JOB PURPOSE
To undertake research and development (R&D) work on electronic aspects of Packaged Gases (PG) Exploratory R&D projects & support other R&D work on projects as required within the laboratory (or outside European Technology Group (ETG) as required).
The laboratory responsibility includes purchasing of components, test equipment, liaison with external suppliers and contractors.

DIMENSIONS
Operating with a laboratory where up to 10 different people may undertake experimental work.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Ordering of electronic and other parts whilst maintaining a check on costs incurred for budgetary purposes. Maintain and calibrate electronic instrumentation with outside services to assist as appropriate. Approx time 5%
2. Ensure that electronics work for PG is carried out to the necessary standards including electrical safety & EMC, and contribute to safety practice & hazard reviews where needed. Responsibility for all relevant documentation on electronics hardware and software and/or computer based records including Patentsafe entries. Approx time 20%
3. Undertaking project work to develop new technology as required or prioritised by lead scientist in the areas of electronics, spec gas, and packaged gases. This will entail planning and running experimental work to the same standards of required safety & operating practice as may be needed to support R&D programs and projects as they arise, including participation in hazard reviews. Project work will in some cases be headed by the jobholder, but the jobholder will more typically be the team member doing most of the electronics for a larger project.
Practical work could involve design and building electronic systems for different aspects of gases technology, and will require a combination of good practical skills combined with analysis of the results accruing from the R&D tests. Transfer of technology / know-how to other staff including engineering and production staff. Approx time 75%

ORGANISATION STRUCTURE
The position reports to the Head of Exploratory Group COE, who reports to the Director of Technology. There are functional links to the laboratory supervisor (currently Chris Mercer), safety supervisory (currently Ian Palmer) within ETG to ensure conformance with overall approach. The job holder must work well in a multi-disciplinary team.

EQUIPMENT
This job holder will operate all electronics in the laboratory, and could also operate, after training, all laboratory process and analytical equipment.

SUPERVISION
The position has no direct line responsibility for others, but has functional responsibility for all electronics.
ASSIGNMENT AND REVIEW OF WORK
The overall objectives are set by the Head of Exploratory Group, but would be also defined by the job holder with his customer groups (project leaders) within PG COE.
The incumbent takes responsibility for setting up and implementing the agreed programs, with weekly/monthly reviews and reporting.

DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY
Within the overall agreed objectives, the job holder would be responsible for R&D decisions related to electronics and to his own projects. He would be responsible for obtaining and pushing through any support services from within AP or externally.




CONTACT WITH OTHERS
There is a need to work with all levels within the PG COE and ETG.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
A background in electronics technology such as an electronics engineering degree or HND is essential. This must include analog electronics (including simulators like TINA), microprocessor hardware and software (such as PIC & ‘C’) and must include application of established RF communication protocols and hardware (such as Bluetooth & NFC) to microprocessor systems. The applicant must have practical skills in constructing, operating and testing prototype ‘breadboard’ electronics prior to going to outside printed circuit board and other suppliers. Although systems will be designed an purchased at a later stage in development the jobholder will typically need to carry out modification of these for satisfactory function. Particular skills in instrumentation and straightforward electric systems eg. low voltage wiring for instruments.

MOST CHALLENGING PART OF JOB
The need to implement electronics in unusual, innovate ways on unusual equipment and
The need to work on multiple projects with differing priorities, sometime reporting in the first instance to the project leader rather than the Head of Exploratory Group.

We are looking for someone who is interested in R&D in novel devices, in working in a multidisciplinary team, and in practical work getting electronic systems designed, built and working.
To make an ONLINE APPLICATION go to: WWW.AIRPRODUCTS.COM select CAREERS and enter Job Reference Number: 8870BR