Junior Process Engineer
- Oil & gas
- Aberdeen
Are you ready to take the next step in your career?
Apply for this roleThis vacancy has now expired. Please see similar roles below...
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Kent. In August 2021, Kentech acquired the Oil and Gas Business of SNC-Lavalin, including our Offshore Wind team. This led to the relaunch of the new company, now known as Kent, as a major international integrated energy services company. For more information about Kent and our organisational culture, visit our website: www.kentplc.com.
All applications will ultimately be managed by the ATKINS (part of the SNC-Lavalin Group) Recruitment team.
Join us to power the world.
Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions.
We know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you.
Flexible and remote working is a central part of our culture. So talk to us about what's ideal for you – from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays. And if you're returning from a career break, ask us how we can help you transition back into work with us.
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Kent. In August 2021, Kentech acquired the Oil and Gas Business of SNC-Lavalin, including our Offshore Wind team. This led to the relaunch of the new company, now known as Kent, as a leading international integrated energy services company. For more information about Kent and our organisational culture, visit our website: www.kentplc.com. For one-year post-sale, HR and recruitment services will be provided to Kent via a trading agreement with SNC-Lavalin (Atkins) in the UK. Some of the links below relate to services and initiatives currently shared across the two organisations.
All applications will ultimately be managed by the ATKINS (part of the SNC-Lavalin Group) Recruitment team.
Read more about how you can thrive with us.
Joining our Engineering & Consulting business in Aberdeen, you’ll be in a world-class and growing team of 25 process engineers helping our clients deliver more from their existing assets and new developments safely and efficiently and helping them on their energy transition journeys. You will work on a variety of projects, involved in the analysis, assessment, optioneering and design of process systems, ranging from single discipline studies to large multidiscipline projects. Working closely with our clients, you’ll be consulting with them to develop a full understanding of their project requirements, delivering cost effective and innovative solutions.
Your purpose:
We are looking for graduate level Process Engineers to work on predominately early-stage process engineering activities (i.e., concept, appraise and select studies) as well as operational support and troubleshooting, to provide practical solutions to our clients’ challenges, including the requirement to decarbonise oil and gas production in line with the UK's Net Zero obligation.
As a trusted member of the team, you will contribute to winning bids for work, be responsible for defined parts of studies, or work as part of a multidiscipline team, delivering work under the supervision of one of our lead engineers. You will also have opportunities to present your work to clients, virtually and face-to-face, through reports and presentations.
Our average project timescale is 8 weeks – so you’ll be involved in a large variety of work, from optimisation studies and concept development to process safety studies and offshore commissioning.
Your work will generally include running process simulations, preparing Process Flow Schemes with mass balances and equipment sizes, and preparing reports and presentations. You’ll be responsible for the delivery of high-quality deliverables, ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards and internal procedures.
What you can bring?
With excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills, you will be able to build relationships effectively and work with clients and our teams across disciplines and locations.
You are comfortable and adaptable to working in new and changing environments. You are organised and self-motivated, with a good attention to detail, keen to deliver the best solution for the client within the scope and budget available.
You have an interest in the energy sector process engineering with the following qualifications and most of the experience:
- Engineering degree, honours or equivalent in Chemical Engineering or similar.
- Working towards Chartered Engineer status with the Institution of Chemical Engineers or equivalent.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Appreciation of oil and gas or related industries with some exposure to delivery of studies.
- Knowledge of tools such as HYSYS or UniSim, performing standard process engineering calculations and developing technical reports.
- Self-discipline to ensure work assignments are delivered within agreed budgets and schedules.
- Understanding of relevant safety and environmental industry regulations. Knowledge of relevant industry codes and standards (American Petroleum Institute, National Association of Corrosion Engineers, Institute of Petroleum, British Standards etc.).
Additional Information:
Kent develops individuals through a portfolio of training and development courses designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents. We encourage participation in all forms of training and have an active programme of in-house and well as external training for all of our staff. We offer formal and informal mentoring, training support, and a large graduate cohort to enable professional qualifications through our accredited institution schemes.
Flexible working will be considered for this role. Offshore visits may be required as part of this role.
Why work for Kent?
The UK is the first major economy to legislate for a Net Zero target by 2050. To achieve this, our teams are ensuring a mix of secure and sustainable energies that can meet our industry and lifestyle demands today, and in 30 years' time. We help to power our world through exciting new technologies and intelligent cybersecurity systems on projects that vary greatly in size, scope, and scale. So, you'll be creating the right safe and resilient systems across offshore wind, renewables, decarbonisation development, and oil & gas.
We value your diversity and believe that everyone deserves to thrive – no exceptions. You'll be part of a culture committed to finding new talent from underrepresented groups. We're Disability Confident, an Inclusive Employer, and support STEM Returners. In the energy sector, we've signed up to the AXIS Pledge, promising to make equal pay, equal leadership, and equal opportunities a reality.
Meeting your needs:
When you start with us, you'll enjoy "Total Reward," a package that can be tailored to your lifestyle, career and personal needs. From flexible holidays to life assurance, health & wellbeing benefits, and career planning for the senior stage of your career.
We want you to perform at your best at each stage of our recruitment process and can make adjustments to ensure this. So whether you consider yourself to have a disability or not, or would simply like to know how we can support you better, please contact us confidentially at Recruitment@atkinsglobal.com.
Read more about 'Total Reward'.
More about us:
Kent is an all-new Integrated Energy Services Company, fusing together the heritage and future from Kentech and SNC-Lavalin's Oil & Gas business - including their Offshore Wind and Low Carbon capability. We now have a global footprint, with 10,000 employees across 84 nationalities. With us, you'll be surrounded by the skills, knowledge and support to help you succeed. Together, we can deliver projects which have a positive, sustainable impact on the world.
Check out some of our recent, most exciting projects.
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview.
If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
Are you ready to take the next step in your career?
Apply for this rolePreview
IndiaContent type
BlogsPublish date
03/27/2024
Summary
The engineering firm you choose will significantly impact your career. Select the right one, and you'll find your career goals supported, a healthy work-life balance and the team dynamic that you
Preview
IndiaContent type
BlogsPublish date
03/27/2024
Summary
The engineering firm you choose will significantly impact your career. Select the right one, and you'll find your career goals supported, a healthy work-life balance and the team dynamic that you
Related job roles
Salary
Location
Boucherville
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Geotechnical engineering
Category
Permanent
Location
Boucherville
Description
Si vous êtes à la recherche d’un employeur qui a des projets internationaux d’ingénierie de grande envergure à vous proposer. Si vous souhaitez faire la différence auprès d’une multitude de communauté
Reference
R-112886
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Minneapolis
Job Type
Part Time
Career Area
Project controls
Market
Project, programme & cost management
Category
Contractor / Temporary
Location
Minneapolis
Description
Who are we looking for?People who are passionate about analyzing data to better understand the relationship between building design and construction costs, schedule, and risks. People studying a broad
Reference
R-112647
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Jonquière
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Health & safety
Market
Environment & geoscience
Category
Permanent
Location
Jonquière
Description
Technicien(ne) en caractérisation et réhabilitation de sites contaminésPourquoi rejoindre notre équipe ?La division environnement est présentement à la recherche d’un(e) technicien(ne) en environnemen
Reference
R-112467
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Montréal
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Mechanical engineering
Category
Permanent
Location
Montréal
Description
Pourquoi rejoindre notre équipe ?Le monde qui nous entoure se transforme, notre façon de l’alimenter doit donc aussi évoluer. Depuis plus d’un siècle, nous avons une longueur d’avance sur ces changeme
Reference
R-101546
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Alexandria
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Project management
Market
Security, aerospace & defence
Category
Permanent
Location
Denver
Atlanta
Henderson
Dallas
Alexandria
Description
Why join us? It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of makin
Reference
R-101185
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Montréal
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Finance
Category
Permanent
Location
Montréal
Description
Conseiller(ère) Principale en fiscalité des expatriésAtkinsRéalis est à la recherche d'un(e) Conseiller(ère) Principale en fiscalité des expatriés pour la région des Amériques avec une expérience en f
Reference
R-112641
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Calgary
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Project controls
Category
Permanent
Location
Calgary
Description
Are you looking for a company that works on major engineering projects all over the world? Do you want to make a difference by improving the daily lives of communities worldwide? Are you seeking to jo
Reference
R-112340
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Pickering
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Procurement
Market
Nuclear
Category
Permanent
Location
Port Elgin
Pickering
Description
Specialist, Indigenous Supply Chain and PartnershipCome join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.CANDU
Reference
R-112338
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Orlando
Job Type
Part Time
Career Area
Engineering (Other)
Category
Contractor / Temporary
Location
Orlando
Description
Why join us? It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of maki
Reference
R-111535
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Mississauga
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Project management
Market
Nuclear
Category
Permanent
Location
Mississauga
Description
Project Manager - Parts GroupCome join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.AtkinsRéalis is one of Canad
Reference
R-112025
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
AtkinsRéalis
Talent community
Would you like to know more? Not ready to apply? Join our talent community to stay connected and engaged with us at AtkinsRéalis.
Find out more