Role Summary/Purpose We are seeking a highly skilled Field Engineer with deep expertise in power delivery systems, switchgear, and PLC-based automation of industrial, commercial and utility processes particularly in the field of critical power controls. This Field Engineer will also be able to perform installation, troubleshooting, repair and preventative maintenance on electrical distribution equipment. The ideal candidate works as a member of a work group to meet assigned objectives, demonstrates leadership, and ensures projects are executed on time and within budget. Essential Responsibilities Provide knowledge of and conduct work activities in compliance with the NES Fircroft HSE (Health, Safety and Environment, and Safety Manual & Safety policy at all times. Maintain compliance with all safety policies, NFPA70E electrical safety standards, and company protocols. Develop and further expand technical knowledge and expertise, currently recognized industry standards for engineering ability Have extensive knowledge of PLC automation and control tools (Emerson/ABB), distributed I/O systems, and HMI Development (Human Machine Interface). Program and configure PLC systems, distributed I/O, and HMI interfaces for power monitoring and automation. Be responsible for hands-on execution of projects including Startup, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, engineering, design and repair of Power Delivery equipment including switchgear, Circuit Breakers, PLCs, Relays, Power Management Controls systems and other Power related equipment & controls. Develop electrical equipment layouts, schematics, network architectures, and bills of material. Participate in 24/7 on-call support for high-priority clients when needed. Perform administrative functions such as writing technical reports, ordering materials, securing quotations, preparing job status reports, reports to customers, time sheet, and expense sheets on a complete timely, and thorough basis. Exercise good judgment in controlling costs and expenditures of company funds. Protect the company's capital investments by properly safeguarding and maintaining that equipment for which you are responsible Strive to achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction in all transactions and relationships Qualifications/Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (OR a High School Diploma with a minimum of 8 years of engineering / field experience in automation controls) Minimum of 5 years of field engineering experience Proficiency in: o PLC programming tools such as (Proficy Machine Edition, ABB Automation Builder) o HMI development (Cimplicity HMI, Wonderware, or similar platforms) o Protective relay programming (Multilin, SEL, etc.) o AutoCAD for electrical design Strong knowledge of switchgear, circuit breakers, and low/medium voltage systems. Strong Computer skills to include Outlook, Excel, and Word Ability and willingness to travel approximately 50% as required. Ability and willingness to possess and maintain a valid passport and driver's license. NES Fircroft will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Desired Characteristics: Familiarity with critical facility automation for data centers, utilities, and industrial applications. Technical skills in testing of power distribution and delivery to include Low Voltage and Medium Voltage Breakers, Switchgear, Relays is a plus. Ability to build strong customer relationships Demonstrated ability to work effectively with minimum supervision Demonstrated problem-solving and communication skills Customer service oriented With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
02/10/2025
Contractor
Role Summary/Purpose We are seeking a highly skilled Field Engineer with deep expertise in power delivery systems, switchgear, and PLC-based automation of industrial, commercial and utility processes particularly in the field of critical power controls. This Field Engineer will also be able to perform installation, troubleshooting, repair and preventative maintenance on electrical distribution equipment. The ideal candidate works as a member of a work group to meet assigned objectives, demonstrates leadership, and ensures projects are executed on time and within budget. Essential Responsibilities Provide knowledge of and conduct work activities in compliance with the NES Fircroft HSE (Health, Safety and Environment, and Safety Manual & Safety policy at all times. Maintain compliance with all safety policies, NFPA70E electrical safety standards, and company protocols. Develop and further expand technical knowledge and expertise, currently recognized industry standards for engineering ability Have extensive knowledge of PLC automation and control tools (Emerson/ABB), distributed I/O systems, and HMI Development (Human Machine Interface). Program and configure PLC systems, distributed I/O, and HMI interfaces for power monitoring and automation. Be responsible for hands-on execution of projects including Startup, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, engineering, design and repair of Power Delivery equipment including switchgear, Circuit Breakers, PLCs, Relays, Power Management Controls systems and other Power related equipment & controls. Develop electrical equipment layouts, schematics, network architectures, and bills of material. Participate in 24/7 on-call support for high-priority clients when needed. Perform administrative functions such as writing technical reports, ordering materials, securing quotations, preparing job status reports, reports to customers, time sheet, and expense sheets on a complete timely, and thorough basis. Exercise good judgment in controlling costs and expenditures of company funds. Protect the company's capital investments by properly safeguarding and maintaining that equipment for which you are responsible Strive to achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction in all transactions and relationships Qualifications/Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (OR a High School Diploma with a minimum of 8 years of engineering / field experience in automation controls) Minimum of 5 years of field engineering experience Proficiency in: o PLC programming tools such as (Proficy Machine Edition, ABB Automation Builder) o HMI development (Cimplicity HMI, Wonderware, or similar platforms) o Protective relay programming (Multilin, SEL, etc.) o AutoCAD for electrical design Strong knowledge of switchgear, circuit breakers, and low/medium voltage systems. Strong Computer skills to include Outlook, Excel, and Word Ability and willingness to travel approximately 50% as required. Ability and willingness to possess and maintain a valid passport and driver's license. NES Fircroft will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Desired Characteristics: Familiarity with critical facility automation for data centers, utilities, and industrial applications. Technical skills in testing of power distribution and delivery to include Low Voltage and Medium Voltage Breakers, Switchgear, Relays is a plus. Ability to build strong customer relationships Demonstrated ability to work effectively with minimum supervision Demonstrated problem-solving and communication skills Customer service oriented With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Job Title: Instrument and Protective Systems Engineer Location: Grangemouth Contract Type: Permanent Full-Time UK RTW REQUIRED Description: Reporting to the I&PS Engineering Team Leader, the post holder will be responsible for providing specialist engineering, safety and technical support to the asset teams in matters relating to all manners of field instrumentation and protective systems. Accountabilities: Responsible for maintaining the asset and protective systems integrity. Address day to day discipline operations support issues related to SIS, F&G, bad actors etc, through daily Ops meeting and asset team Management of local instrument and SIS spares, and health care provision. Provide input to remaining life determination and extension, obsolescence studies and asset life strategies. Day to day management and continuous improvement of the SIS LoPs across the area / asset by reviewing associated KPI data e.g. overrides/bypasses, overdue proof testing, SIS demands, failure data, etc and coordinating any necessary changes due to actual field performance. Implement/manage minor I&PS modifications, and provide technical review, through the management of change system. SIS Lifecycle management to IEC 61508/61511 â ensure all roles/responsibilities are covered and ensure that requirements are being met to maintain SIS integrity. Provide input and support to Projects and TARs. Development and implementation of improvement proposals in the area of asset and maintenance management Define technical specifications for requisitions in the context of equipment modifications and replacements. Providing technical support in trouble shooting and emergency situations. As a specialist, provide training and education to the Technician and Operator population. Develop and maintain the required functional safety documentation as defined in BS EN 61511 SPECIAL FEATURES Fault finding and optimisation of compressor control systems. Commissioning, modification and fault analysis of Honeywell Safety Manager or Triconex V11 Safety Systems. Risk assessment and asset management relating to the safe operation of equipment Carry out SIF reliability studies and develop calculations using appropriate software(e.g. TRAC, exSILentia, ISOGRAPH) Requires an extensive knowledge of field instrumentation spanning pneumatic instrumentation to current day technology. Participation in HAZOP and LOPA workshops and review of output. Knowledge of the functional safety lifecycle. Commissioning, modification and fault analysis of package PLC systems including Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi Knowledge of machinery protection systems including Bently Nevada Qualifications and technical experience: Hold an engineering degree in electrical engineering, or equivalent subject. TUV FSE (SIS) Certification At least 5 years of technical experience in a technical role (discipline engineering, maintenance management) in Oil and Gas Upstream, Midstream or Downstream environments. Extensive knowledge of applicable international safety standards Experienced in the coaching, influencing and development of professional engineers. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
30/09/2025
Full time
Job Title: Instrument and Protective Systems Engineer Location: Grangemouth Contract Type: Permanent Full-Time UK RTW REQUIRED Description: Reporting to the I&PS Engineering Team Leader, the post holder will be responsible for providing specialist engineering, safety and technical support to the asset teams in matters relating to all manners of field instrumentation and protective systems. Accountabilities: Responsible for maintaining the asset and protective systems integrity. Address day to day discipline operations support issues related to SIS, F&G, bad actors etc, through daily Ops meeting and asset team Management of local instrument and SIS spares, and health care provision. Provide input to remaining life determination and extension, obsolescence studies and asset life strategies. Day to day management and continuous improvement of the SIS LoPs across the area / asset by reviewing associated KPI data e.g. overrides/bypasses, overdue proof testing, SIS demands, failure data, etc and coordinating any necessary changes due to actual field performance. Implement/manage minor I&PS modifications, and provide technical review, through the management of change system. SIS Lifecycle management to IEC 61508/61511 â ensure all roles/responsibilities are covered and ensure that requirements are being met to maintain SIS integrity. Provide input and support to Projects and TARs. Development and implementation of improvement proposals in the area of asset and maintenance management Define technical specifications for requisitions in the context of equipment modifications and replacements. Providing technical support in trouble shooting and emergency situations. As a specialist, provide training and education to the Technician and Operator population. Develop and maintain the required functional safety documentation as defined in BS EN 61511 SPECIAL FEATURES Fault finding and optimisation of compressor control systems. Commissioning, modification and fault analysis of Honeywell Safety Manager or Triconex V11 Safety Systems. Risk assessment and asset management relating to the safe operation of equipment Carry out SIF reliability studies and develop calculations using appropriate software(e.g. TRAC, exSILentia, ISOGRAPH) Requires an extensive knowledge of field instrumentation spanning pneumatic instrumentation to current day technology. Participation in HAZOP and LOPA workshops and review of output. Knowledge of the functional safety lifecycle. Commissioning, modification and fault analysis of package PLC systems including Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi Knowledge of machinery protection systems including Bently Nevada Qualifications and technical experience: Hold an engineering degree in electrical engineering, or equivalent subject. TUV FSE (SIS) Certification At least 5 years of technical experience in a technical role (discipline engineering, maintenance management) in Oil and Gas Upstream, Midstream or Downstream environments. Extensive knowledge of applicable international safety standards Experienced in the coaching, influencing and development of professional engineers. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Reports To: Head of IT Operations Position Summary Project Manager to scope, manage and deliver the relocation of the Aberdeen on-prem data centre to the Azure Cloud. The Aberdeen data centres are currently running on end of serviceable life hardware. Neptune's policy is to transfer these to the public Azure cloud or Neptune's private cloud. In scope for this project are:Aberdeen Office DatacentreBrightsolid Datacentre back up for AberdeenSoftware upgrades where it eliminates security risks and provides improved application and infrastructure performance. Out of scope:Software upgrades where not necessary for migrationLondon Office Key Deliverables will be: Business case and project brief refinementProject start-up, prepare and create landing zones in Azure/CegalEstablish redundant connection of landing zones with CygnusDatacentre monitoring for analysis, scope and planningArrange for adequate user rights TCS and Cegal teamMigrate officenet applications to AzureCreate new office network for Aberdeen officeMigrate legacy domain applications to azure/Cegal hybrid cloudDecommissioning hostsRemoval of hardware from brightsolid and Aberdeen officeFormal Project closure sign off and hand over to IT operations Main duties & responsibilitiesFully plan and scope the detail of the data centre relocation as phase 1 of the projectProvide a full business plan for relocation including all project requirements, delivery timelines and costsCreate detailed project plans to guide clients, staff members and project teams and revising based on changing needs and requirementsManage Neptune Vendors to ensure on time on budget delivery of their servicesCompile and submitting project status reports to clients, management and other stakeholdersWork effectively with relevant stakeholders for efficient project implementationRunning the project board to align on priorities for deliveryDeliver the Aberdeen data centre relocation on time and on budget Qualifications / Experience / ProfileExperienced and suitably qualified Project Manager with exposure to the delivery of IT and IS focused projects, skilled in agile delivery methodologies. (Ideally Prince2 qualified or equivalent)Previous experience in IT Project Delivery and working to tight deadlinesDemonstrable experience of similar IT projectsExperienced in delivering complex and technically challenging IT projects and programmesExperienced and skilled in working with 3rd party providers to ensure delivery of all project scopesExcellent communication skills must have experience of communicating up to senior management level within an organisationEffective and efficient stakeholder management With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, Automotive and Chemicals sectors worldwide.With more than 100 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
10/11/2021
Full time
Reports To: Head of IT Operations Position Summary Project Manager to scope, manage and deliver the relocation of the Aberdeen on-prem data centre to the Azure Cloud. The Aberdeen data centres are currently running on end of serviceable life hardware. Neptune's policy is to transfer these to the public Azure cloud or Neptune's private cloud. In scope for this project are:Aberdeen Office DatacentreBrightsolid Datacentre back up for AberdeenSoftware upgrades where it eliminates security risks and provides improved application and infrastructure performance. Out of scope:Software upgrades where not necessary for migrationLondon Office Key Deliverables will be: Business case and project brief refinementProject start-up, prepare and create landing zones in Azure/CegalEstablish redundant connection of landing zones with CygnusDatacentre monitoring for analysis, scope and planningArrange for adequate user rights TCS and Cegal teamMigrate officenet applications to AzureCreate new office network for Aberdeen officeMigrate legacy domain applications to azure/Cegal hybrid cloudDecommissioning hostsRemoval of hardware from brightsolid and Aberdeen officeFormal Project closure sign off and hand over to IT operations Main duties & responsibilitiesFully plan and scope the detail of the data centre relocation as phase 1 of the projectProvide a full business plan for relocation including all project requirements, delivery timelines and costsCreate detailed project plans to guide clients, staff members and project teams and revising based on changing needs and requirementsManage Neptune Vendors to ensure on time on budget delivery of their servicesCompile and submitting project status reports to clients, management and other stakeholdersWork effectively with relevant stakeholders for efficient project implementationRunning the project board to align on priorities for deliveryDeliver the Aberdeen data centre relocation on time and on budget Qualifications / Experience / ProfileExperienced and suitably qualified Project Manager with exposure to the delivery of IT and IS focused projects, skilled in agile delivery methodologies. (Ideally Prince2 qualified or equivalent)Previous experience in IT Project Delivery and working to tight deadlinesDemonstrable experience of similar IT projectsExperienced in delivering complex and technically challenging IT projects and programmesExperienced and skilled in working with 3rd party providers to ensure delivery of all project scopesExcellent communication skills must have experience of communicating up to senior management level within an organisationEffective and efficient stakeholder management With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, Automotive and Chemicals sectors worldwide.With more than 100 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
.At Aker Solutions we are changemakers and accelerators. With a proud history of delivering complex projects to the oil and gas industry, we are looking for talented individuals to help us shape the path towards a sustainable energy future. We are currently looking for a experienced HR Coordinator for a contract position. Be a focal point for all HR administration and operational support to the segments and functionsProvide advice and guidance and day-to-day operational support to managers and employees within area of responsibility, ensuring opinion is sought from more senior team members as requiredDeliver administration services against all standard people processes, including recruitment, selection, performance management, development, exitingSupport employee relations interface with employees and managers, in support of managing issues, conflicts, concerns or disputes, ensuring opinion is sought from more senior team members as requiredEnsure governance covering areas such as right to work, immigration licensing, equality and diversity, data privacy and rights of employeesMaintain accuracy of HR systems, ensuring compliant reporting for payroll and other personnel governance purposesProvide regular reporting as required by the business, using all available tools and systemsProvide interpretative information to managers and HR business partner Cover for logistics teams: - Rota management in line with project teams for planned and ad-hoc crew changesManagement of travel and accommodation, as required, for offshore personnel, taking into account COVID and other travel restrictions on national and overseas travelAssist with medevacs as necessaryAttention to detail, delivering quality resultsAdaptive and analytical thinking to solve problemVisibly demonstrates commitment to HSE through personal behaviour and active engagement in HSE activitiesPositive teamwork environment maintained to contribute to effective resultsPolicies, standards, procedures applied consistently, delivering exceptional people management performanceBuilds effective relationships with all stakeholders, peers, network, to achieve resultsDemonstrates a clear pattern of self-development which increases professional expertiseEmbraces and promotes changeProficient in Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.Working knowledge in SAP or similarWorking towards HR qualification.SoftWare Skills Description: Microsoft;SAPExcellent administrative skills;General HR experience;Logistics knowledge;Attention to detailWith over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, Automotive and Chemicals sectors worldwide.With more than 100 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
10/11/2021
Full time
.At Aker Solutions we are changemakers and accelerators. With a proud history of delivering complex projects to the oil and gas industry, we are looking for talented individuals to help us shape the path towards a sustainable energy future. We are currently looking for a experienced HR Coordinator for a contract position. Be a focal point for all HR administration and operational support to the segments and functionsProvide advice and guidance and day-to-day operational support to managers and employees within area of responsibility, ensuring opinion is sought from more senior team members as requiredDeliver administration services against all standard people processes, including recruitment, selection, performance management, development, exitingSupport employee relations interface with employees and managers, in support of managing issues, conflicts, concerns or disputes, ensuring opinion is sought from more senior team members as requiredEnsure governance covering areas such as right to work, immigration licensing, equality and diversity, data privacy and rights of employeesMaintain accuracy of HR systems, ensuring compliant reporting for payroll and other personnel governance purposesProvide regular reporting as required by the business, using all available tools and systemsProvide interpretative information to managers and HR business partner Cover for logistics teams: - Rota management in line with project teams for planned and ad-hoc crew changesManagement of travel and accommodation, as required, for offshore personnel, taking into account COVID and other travel restrictions on national and overseas travelAssist with medevacs as necessaryAttention to detail, delivering quality resultsAdaptive and analytical thinking to solve problemVisibly demonstrates commitment to HSE through personal behaviour and active engagement in HSE activitiesPositive teamwork environment maintained to contribute to effective resultsPolicies, standards, procedures applied consistently, delivering exceptional people management performanceBuilds effective relationships with all stakeholders, peers, network, to achieve resultsDemonstrates a clear pattern of self-development which increases professional expertiseEmbraces and promotes changeProficient in Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.Working knowledge in SAP or similarWorking towards HR qualification.SoftWare Skills Description: Microsoft;SAPExcellent administrative skills;General HR experience;Logistics knowledge;Attention to detailWith over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, Automotive and Chemicals sectors worldwide.With more than 100 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
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