Study Engineer

Location        

Grangemouth

Closing date

15/12/22

Organisational context
and job purpose

The KG Ethylene Plant has an extensive capital investment plan with a portfolio of projects to deliver safety, environmental, reliability and sustainability improvements.  An exciting opportunity is now available for a Study Engineer to join the team to support this programme.

As a Study Engineer within KG Ethylene Cracker you will define and deliver engineering studies in line with O&P UK business demands, recommend proposals to improve business performance and support the projects to completion.

Responsibilities AND Accountabilities

• Lead the study development work and ensure adequate consultation is taken from other engineering disciplines within and out with O&P UK to ensure a robust option can be presented to the Asset at the end of the study phase.
• Ensure that an effective basis for each study is defined with the Asset and other key project stakeholders. This should include holding a kick off meeting.
• Produce study report for the Asset which defines selected option and provides a firm base for the business to make their decision to proceed
• Define and gain agreement to a study programme and study cost.
• Monitor study costs, programme and quality and take corrective action as necessary to ensure studies are carried out within agreed timescales and costs.
• Establish and sustain effective working relationships with project management community so that all study objectives are met.
• Able to communicate at all levels from managers to more senior level within organisation
• Ability to manage moderate uncertainty (including fundamental technology options) within scope and capable of resolving ambiguity with asset and business
• Ability to take ownership of study budget and schedule and deliver against these targets
• Develops an in depth knowledge of KG plant design and plant operations
• Has a basic appreciation of economic evaluation techniques
• Ability to manage key interfaces within project (Infrastructure, regulatory etc.)
• Can proactively challenge working practices and engineering standards in an appropriate manner where business and engineering benefits can be achieved.
• Awareness of multi-disciplinary issues which impact on project scope and study definition
• Good decision making skills within area of expertise
• Can coach/mentor interns and developing engineers to support professional development of individuals.

Education/Experience

• Chartered, degree qualified chemical engineer with relevant experience
• Excellent understanding of the application of the site Plant Modification process and associated documentation management systems
• Awareness of process safety concepts and issues and can apply at a basic level
• Team member experience of HAZOPs, investigation enquiries and SIL assessments

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV and apply