Senior Process Engineer

NES Fircroft; Norwich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent Oil & Gas company seeks a skilled Process Engineer for its Operations Support Team in Norwich. This full-time role involves developing engineering solutions for offshore assets, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and supporting operations. Ideal candidates will have significant industry experience and relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Process Engineering within Oil & Gas or Petrochemicals.
• Ability to travel offshore; valid BOSIET and MIST certificates required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design safety reviews (HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA).
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• Deliver projects by writing operating instructions and managing change proposals.

Skills

Process Engineering

HSE Standards

Risk Management

Education

Degree in Process or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Our client is a leading independent Oil & Gas company with operations worldwide. This opportunity is available in our UK subsidiary which manages operations in the Southern North Sea.

We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated individual to join our Operations Support Team based in Norwich. This position is responsible for delivering solutions to process engineering issues for our offshore assets. Additionally, the role involves ensuring compliance with company process performance standards and HSE legislations.

This is a full-time, office-based role working Monday – Friday, with occasional visits to offshore assets as required.

Key Responsibilities Include:

1. Participate in design safety reviews such as HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA studies, etc.
2. Provide engineered responses to process design issues identified in safety reviews.
3. Ensure process engineering solutions comply with health, safety, environmental legislation, and best practices, requiring knowledge of HSE standards, risk management tools, and operational experience.
4. Deliver projects by writing operating instructions, procedures, assisting with commissioning, and collaborating with other disciplines to execute work packs.
5. Manage Management of Change (MOC) proposals, providing technical assurance for modifications.
6. Support operations in assessing process safety issues by reviewing isolations, risk assessments, drawings, and procedural changes when needed.
7. Identify value-adding opportunities in production systems, initiate modifications, and oversee their completion.

Key Requirements Include:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a technical Process Engineering role within the Oil & Gas or Petrochemicals industry.
• Degree or equivalent in Process or Chemical Engineering.
• Chartered Status with IChemE is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to travel offshore; valid BOSIET and MIST certificates required.
• Knowledge of Management of Change processes.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world’s leading engineering staffing provider across Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we provide clients with the engineering and technical expertise needed, wherever and whenever. We support contractors beyond traditional recruitment, assisting with visas, work permits, benefits, and accommodation to ensure safe and compliant support for our clients.