Project Engineer

Title: Project Engineer (Oil and Gas)

Location: Kidderminster, West Midlands

Overview:

We are currently recruiting for a Project Engineer, to work for our client at their site in Kidderminster. This is an exciting opportunity that has arisen and would suit someone who is a self-motivated individual who would like to join their established Engineering department.

The role will be responsible for various ongoing projects including the cost-effective design, material procurement, instigation, control and compilation and submission of all associated engineering documentation.

Job Summary:

• Shall be fully committed to the achievement of the company policies and objectives with attention to quality, safety & environment
• Will undertake reasonable instructions from senior personnel in the best interests of the company
• Assisting Sales in the preparation of quotation drawings/documentation (workload permitting)
• Assisting in the development of new equipment/new product ranges (workload permitting)
• Assisting in the creation of standard 3D models and library parts (workload permitting)
• Creating cost effective designs by integration of common parts and standardisation of components
• Producing General Arrangement drawings, Manufacturing drawings and Technical Specifications
• Producing 3D models for estimating weights, volumes, interferences, determining complex geometry, etc.
• Verification of designs by calculations and/or FEA/CFD (analysis to be carried out under supervision)
• Designing products that are safe and in accordance with Health & Safety legislation
• Designing products that comply with applicable design codes, e.g. ASME VIII, ASME B31.3, etc.
• Designing products that comply with applicable governing legislation, e.g. 2014/68/EU (PED)
• Producing material requisitions to ensure all material/quantity/technical requirements are identified
• Using standard components and referencing part numbers from the company system, where possible
• Instigation and ongoing control of projects/contracts from Sales hand-over through to delivery
• Organisation of the duties, tasks & workload of engineers assisting on larger contracts
• Liaison with Quality/Production to ensure 'sub-contract' and 'in-house' activity is considered and controlled
• Supervising workshop personnel and/or sub-contractors, as required Documentation
• Organisation and preparation of all engineering documentation requirements, as required by the contract
• Submission of required contract documentation to client/third party, via the Documentation department

Qualifications/Experience:

• Minimum GCSE Grade 5 (equivalent grade C) or higher in Maths & English
• HNC in Mechanical Engineering essential
• Essential knowledge of Microsoft packages (Outlook, Word, Excel) required
• Experience using Adobe Acrobat
• AutoCAD experience essential; SolidWorks & 3D Modelling
• ASME PV code knowledge preferred (i.e. ASME VIII)
• Knowledge of manufacturing, welding, piping and materials essential
• Experience of working within the Oil & Gas industry preferred
• Experience of filters, strainers and pressure vessels preferred

Benefits:

• Company bonus
• Company pension scheme
• Life insurance (death in service)
• 23 days holiday (19 floating days, 4 fixed towards Christmas shutdown) + extra service days + Bank Holidays + Birthday Leave (after 2 full calendar years' service)
• Training opportunities
• Free eye tests and contribution towards spectacles for PC users, if appropriate
• On-site parking