Plant Maintenance Technician - Lichfield (KSA-102814)

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Plant Maintenance Technician
Lichfield, Staffordshire, England

Our client is Europe`s third largest automobile equipment supplier and one of the global leaders in six major vehicle modules: seat, cockpit, door, acoustic package, exhaust and front end modules. They are looking to take on a plant maintenance technician. This person will be required to participate in the Total and Preventive Maintenance (TPM) for all equipment and facilities.

-Install, repair and maintain all equipment and facilities in accordance with internal specifications in a safe and controlled manner
-Analyse mechanical and operational problems on assigned equipment and make necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality
-Try out equipment after repairs, changeovers or extended downtime
-Record operational data, such as pressure readings, length of stroke, feeds and speeds for use in setup and preventive maintenance records and ensure preventative maintenance is completed in a timely manner
-Review production schedule and, when equipment is not scheduled for production, perform scheduled maintenance
-Participate in Production System Efficiency and Quality System Efficiency workshops to support continuous improvement: propose and implement continuous productivity, process and quality improvement actions for all facilities
-Facilitate equipment moves on the shop floor
-Train operators on the safe operation of production equipment and to train production staff on basic maintenance operations in line with task transfer
-To carry out any further duties as may be considered reasonable and requested.

The ideal candidate will have/be:
-Technical diploma, preferably with a specialisation in maintenance
-At least 3 years of maintenance/engineering experience within a fast paced manufacturing environment
-Proven ability to undertake tasks of substantial variety or complexity which require an extensive knowledge of fabrication/processing techniques, tools, materials, machines and equipment
- Electro-mechanics and automation skills
- Working knowledge of Quality system and Health, Safety and Environment skills
- Advanced skills in computer aided maintenance management systems
- Strong technical problem solving skills
- Strong teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work in a matrix organisation
- Minimum bi-lingual (English required)
- Strong PLC skills both fault finding and progamming

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Programme Manager - West Midlands (MBU-102763)

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Programme Manager
West Midlands, England

Our client is a leading manufacturer of specialist products for both the civil and defence aerospace industries plus other transportation sectors. An interesting opportunity has arisen for a Programme Manager. A professional and friendly team atmosphere is evident as well as the opportunity to interface with diverse internal functions and to work with a project from concept to delivery. A modern working environment exists along with a good benefits package.

The Programme Manager will report to the Engineering Manager and will provide leadership and support to individual customers/programmes within a customer facing Engineering team. You will also support and manage changes to customer requirements and new programmes from inception as required by the business. Support will also be required to new business bids. Regular contact with key customers is a prerequisite for this role.

The successful candidate will:-
* Be qualified to degree level or equivalent in an Engineering discipline
* Have excellent communication skills and be comfortable in discussions at all levels
* Be a strong self starter and able to work on own initiative, whilst at the same time be a team player
* Be financially astute.
* Some overseas travel will be required.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Process Planning Engineer (Engine Assembly) - Birmingham (GWOC-102806)

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Process Planning Engineer (Engine Assembly)
Birmingham, West Midlands, England

Our client, a leading prestige automotive manufacturer are recruiting for a Process Planning Engineer (Engine Assembly) on a 6-month contract based in Birmingham.

As Process Planning Engineer (Engine Assembly), you will design, specify and deliver engine manufacturing processes and equipment ensuring the agreed project targets are achieved.

In order to maintain and improve engine manufacturing processes as well as ensuring the appropriate business targets are achieved by the following main responsibilities:
* To lead /work with multi-function teams to design, specify, deliver, maintain and improve assembly production processes.
* To develop and maintain process documentation to achieve standards, specifications and targets.
* Liaise with purchasing department and equipment suppliers to:
- Develop technical specifications for quotations.
- Quotation analysis and supplier selection
- Order placement.
* Project Management to ensure manufacturing processes and facilities are implemented within specified timeframes and deliver planned targets.
* Communication to provide information on planned changes, status reports, specifications and solutions.
* Problem Resolution for manufacturing process issues, ensuring issues are resolved to achieve business targets
Applicants are required to be qualified to HNC and/or Degree level in engineering (NVQ Level 4 or equivalent).

Key experience required:
* Proven ability and expertise in assembly or test processes.
* Experience of high volume manufacturing processes preferably from within the automotive industry.
* Proven project management capability.
* Working knowledge of process control techniques
* Application of Industrial Engineering techniques.
* Working knowledge of lean production principles

Skills and Attributes:
* IT skills in Microsoft Office.
* Knowledge of Statistical Process Control.
* Understanding of the principles of Jig and Tool design.
* Self motivated, capable of working alone or within a multi functional team.
* Leadership ability.
* Flexible attitude.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

Software Development Engineer - Coventry - £31.40 - 31.40 per hour (TFI-102478)

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Software Development Engineer
Coventry, West Midlands, England
£31.40 - 31.40 per hour

A Software Development Engineer is required to work on contract for our large automotive client based in the West Midlands.

Description
Position Description:
To deliver model-based software development process and drive MIL/SIL/HIL strategy across Electrical Engineering and PD. The successful candidate will be also responsible to map existing model-based software development processes using systems engineering approaches in order to develop new standards and processes in the area of model-based engineering.

Job Requirements
Skills Required:
Experience with MATLAB, Simulink and Stateflow modelling tools. Experience with requirements capture packages such as DOORS and IBM Rational Suite tools. Experience with AUTOSAR, model coverage and modelling guidelines such as MISRA. Experience with model-based software development process.

Skills Preferred:
Experience of working to deadlines and organising own time management procedures. Excellent communication skills and ability to drive change across different functional areas. Good knowledge of automotive ECU electrical interface, sensor/actuator electrical interface. Good understanding of CAN/LIN/MOST communication.

Details
Experience Required:
Experience with model-based systems engineering. Experience with Matlab V&V and model linking to requirements. Experience with systems level validation using simulation platforms such as dSPACE.

Education Required:
Qualified to engineering degree level.

Additional Information:
Whitley/Gaydon

Applicants MUST have proof of immediate and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

Production Engineer (Assembly) - Northampton - £30k - 35k per year + to 35K + Benefits (JSK-102775)

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Production Engineer (Assembly)
Northampton, Northamptonshire, England
£30k - 35k per year + to 35K + Benefits

The company is a leading international development partner to the automobile and engine industry. They are currently undergoing a period of increasing growth and are looking to hire a Production Engineer (Assembly) who will engineer and administer the process and equipment required for assembly activities and will work within a cross functional team responsible for new product introduction, from concept to production

• Evaluate existing assembly systems with a view to the justification of change and improvement
• Evaluate potential cost reduction programs in new and existing products
• Design, specify and acquire, tooling, equipment and machinery, to ensure that robust capable processes are established
• Evaluate and purchase production in-process gauging requirements
• Work in a VDA 6.3, Q1, TQM, BS5750 and QS9000 environment, upholding the ethics of these quality standards
• Assess product cell overall equipment effectiveness and improve machine/equipment availability
• Maintain and develop Process Documentation i.e. Process Sheets, FMEA, Process Flow and APQP
• Ensure existing processes are maintained and updated when necessary
• Optimise and improve processes working in conjunction with Continuous Improvement activities
• Resolve daily manufacturing issues and concerns including containment and care points
• Ensure Machinery and equipment are maintained and available to assembly
• Repair and rework schemes for products including containment actions and concessions
• Any other duties as deemed necessary
  
  Qualifications
• A Degree or equivalent in Mechanical or Production Engineering is essential
  
  Experience
• Previous experience gained within low volume high added value machining and assembly processes, preferably gained within an automotive environment
  
  Skills
• Good working knowledge of Word, Excel and autocad
• German language skills would be an advantage
• Other European language skills would be an advantage

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Senior Commercial Officer - Cheshire - £0 per hour + Negotiable (LHI-102703)

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Senior Commercial Officer
Cheshire, England
£0 per hour + Negotiable

Reporting to the Commercial Director and working in a small team at the company s Maintenance Repair and Overhaul business, the Senior Commercial Officer will be responsible for the preparation of proposals, cost estimates and contracts and with their compliance with BBA Aviation governance requirements, and will conduct negotiations and day to day liaison with customers in relation to their orders.
In addition the Senior Commercial Officer will have day-to-day responsibility for monitoring and accepting the company s intake of orders ensuring that orders received conform to the appropriate terms and conditions. The postholder shall be a member of the Commercial team and may have secondary responsibilities for selected activities at other sites.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities (but not limited to):

1. Act as day to day point of contact
2. Maintain and enhance, with the Sales function, the company s commercial agreements.
3. Preparation of draft contractual documents and negotiation with customers to close new transactions, amend contracts and resolve disputes.
4. Prepare cost estimates, particularly in relation to items charges over and above standard pricing.
5. Liaise with customers to resolve payment issues in cooperation with the company s Finance team.
6. Preparation of documentation for relevant corporate approvals of transactions.
7. Provision of assistance to the Commercial Director and with the preparation and maintenance of Commercial Policies and Procedures.
Candidates should demonstrate:
1. Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to tasks.
2. Excellent written English.
3. An appetite for face to face customer interaction and the maturity for some autonomous working.
4. Pragmatism and the ability to think laterally to resolve problems.
5. Strong team-working skills.
6. Technical awareness.

Requirements

University Degree at 2:1 or better, preferably in a relevant subject area.
Several years experience in an aerospace or similar environment, in a commercial role would be desirable.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

Lead Systems Auditor - Oxfordshire - £0 per hour + �25 per hour (KSA-102066)

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Lead Systems Auditor
Oxfordshire, England
£0 per hour + ?25 per hour

Our client is a leading prestige automotive manufacturer who is looking to recruit a Quality Systems Auditor to ensure the integrity, compliance and continuous improvement of Quality Management System. The Quality Systems Manager, will be responsible for the management of the Quality Management System ensuring that System Audits are conducted by external bodies.
Responsible as the technical expert on the detail of the Quality Management System including the requirements of the Group and the relevant international standards.
Decision on significant risk relating to the integrity of the QMS is made independently and escalated to the appropriate management level.
Decides whether or not the Quality Management System requirements are observed in the technologies and whether corrective actions are suitable to address any deficiencies.
Decides whether or not IT Tools relating to the QMS are used in the technologies (adherence to standards).
Decides which technologies, processes and/or projects should be audited based on their significance in the achievement of Quality Targets, compliance to the requirements of Group and international requirements and need to improve the QMS.
Decides on corrective actions with process partners on Quality Management System improvement activities and timeline for achievement.
Expert knowledge of Quality Management System requirements within the automotive industry.
Detailed knowledge of applicable international standards e.g. ISO 9001, TS16949
Knowledge and experience in Quality Management and certification of QM systems.
Qualified to Lead Auditor for Quality Management Systems and registered with IRCA (International Register of Certified Auditors)
Expert knowledge of Quality Tools and techniques.
Strong network within Plant Oxford and the wider.
Highly developed Interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to present / influence at all levels.
Experience of working cross functionally and within different cultures
A high degree of IT literacy

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

Machine Tool Maintenance Technician - Northampton - 12.67/hr + 20% day shift allce (40% nights) + o/t + on-call (JSK-102776)

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Machine Tool Maintenance Technician
Northampton, Northamptonshire, England
12.67/hr + 20% day shift allce (40% nights) + o/t + on-call

The company is a leading international development partner to the automobile and engine industry. They are currently undergoing a period of increasing growth and are looking to hire additional Machine Tool Maintenance Technicianswho will be part of the team responsible for the safe maintenance, servicing, installation and operation of all plant, machinery and equipment on site, working within the framework of current company procedure's, legislation, HSE requirements and engineering principles. In addition, undertake various project work as required.

• Ensure all plant, machinery and ancillary equipment is effectively maintained.
• Carry out systematic fault finding on all plant machinery and ancillary equipment.
• Undertake machine servicing as required to implement the planned preventative maintenance program on all machines.
• Promote and implement improvements into the engineering of the plant and to maximise energy efficiencies.
• Ensure good housekeeping practices are followed to ensure high standards of cleanliness and safety are maintained.
• Provide callout maintenance breakdown cover out of normal working hours
• Complete appropriate work reports to include the entering of such onto the company work report database
• Contribute to and comply with company procedures and work within the framework of the law, particularly relating to Health and Safety and Environmental matters.
• Liaise with the health and safety advisor to ensure that safe working practices are adopted at all times, and to maintain the appropriate data files for all installed plan, machinery and equipment.
• To take responsibility for contractors when working on site
• Any duties deemed appropriate by the department manager
  
  Qualifications
• An ONC/HNC in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, is essential
• A Craft Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering and Electrical, or equivalent City and Guilds qualification is essential
• 17th Edition certification is desireable
• 236 City and Guilds or equivalent is essential
• 2391 City and Guilds Electrical Inspection Testing is essential
  
  Skills and Experience
• Previous machine tool fault diagnosis and repair essential
• CNC machine tool fault diagnosis and repair is essential
• Previous experience working with Heller, Hitachi Seiki and Matsurra machines is desireable
• Previous production environment experience desirable
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently on own initiative
• Ability to see a job through to a satisfactory conclusion working within the time constraints of a busy production environment
• Basic computer literacy using MS Office packages
• Understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems
• Basic electrical circuit knowledge required
• Knowledge of CNC Machine control systems including machine diagnostics, ladder programs/ PLC programs

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Legal Administrative Assistant - 30187 - Neg - Great Warley (ECL-102302)

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Legal Administrative Assistant - 30187 - Neg
Great Warley, Essex, England

Position Description:

Legal Director Assistant and Company Secretarial Assistant



The position is as Legal Assistant to the three directors in the Legal Office and admin support to the director of BP Alliance/Sustainability.
This role requires a person with in-house legal experience with the ability to work in a busy team environment, unsupervised under their own initiative. The candidate must have discretion in handling business-sensitive highly confidential information. The ability to communicate in a confident manner with senior executives, external company advisers, trade and professional associations, governmental agencies, business partners, and lawyers representing claimants against our client. They must have excellent Word and Excel skills, a good telephone manner and a good general working knowledge of IT. Experience is essential in the preparation of board meetings and the drafting of minutes. The position is responsible for the organisation, gathering of agenda items, and preparation of the Director`s board meetings, filings at Companies House and maintenance of the corporate database.
Skills Required:

Assist Legal Staffs, including seconded external lawyers, with research and the preparation of advice and presentations. The legal assistant is responsible for the control and custody of our client s deeds, agreements and legal documents within the Company Vault and will need to liaise with outside counsel along with the Property and Security departments in the handling of these documents. The position is responsible for processing all invoice payments relating to legal matters. This involves communicating with the various clients requesting the legal advice, the Financial Controller`s office and the Accounts Department. As well as liaising with the law firms submitting the fees.



Experience Required:

Scanning documents; filing; good verbal and non-verbal communication skills; sorting incoming and outgoing mails; taking minutes; typing letters; good IT Skills such as Word for Windows, Excel, Access, Pegasus; GEMA database.





Applicants MUST have proof of immediate and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

Administrator - 36732 - 12.92 Ltd Co - Dagenham - £12.90 - 12.90 per hour + �12.92 Ltd Co Rate (JWT-100352)

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Administrator - 36732 - 12.92 Ltd Co
Dagenham, Greater London, England
£12.90 - 12.90 per hour + ?12.92 Ltd Co Rate

Position Description:

Admin support
Skills Required:

Computer literate

Experience with diary management

Travel organisation

Good communication skills



Skills Preferred:

Shorthand
Experience Required:

Previous secretarial/PA experience



Experience Preferred:

Experience working at director level



Education Required:

Relevant education



Applicants MUST have proof of immediate and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

Quality Engineer - Assembly Operations - Northampton - £25k - 31k per year + Excellent + benefits (JSK-102777)

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Quality Engineer - Assembly Operations
Northampton, Northamptonshire, England
£25k - 31k per year + Excellent + benefits

The company is a leading international development partner to the automobile and engine industry. They are going through a period of major growth and are looking to hire an additional Quality Engineer - Assembly Operations initially on a 12 month contract.

The role will have a hands on approach ensuring that all aspects of Quality Control are satisfactorily co-ordinated and carried out in the Engine Assembly and test areas. This includes motivating and managing the staff, together with providing adequate training.

• Liaise with customers to ensure that corrective action is implemented on all concerns raised and to assist with the smooth introduction of new product lines
• Liaise with assembly and production engineering teams to ensure that specification determined by engineering is consistently achieved
• Investigation of assembly/quality problems and liaison with assembly supervisor, production engineering and supplier quality engineers
• Supervise Quality auditors to ensure that adequate procedures are carried out
• Production of periodic data showing the quality performance of the assembly department to include customer complaints and/or returns, audit power test and teardown results
• Specify in conjunction with Production Engineering any detailed operator checks, or over-checks to be included in the process data/instructions
• Ensure the maintenance and continuous improvement of procedures and documentation to include SPC and process FMEA s
• To ensure that the various tool for the never ending improvement of product quality such as the eight discipline approach and other problem solving techniques, are used at every opportunity
• Other duties as necessary
  
  Qualifications
• A Degree/HND in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline is essential
• This role will require the successful candidate to be a fluent German speaker
• Quality Auditing (Lead Assessor) qualification is desirable although training can be provided to otherwise suitable candidates
• Currently studying or have achieved Institute of Quality Assurance membership examinations
  
  Experience
• Experience of dealing with German customers and suppliers is essential
• A minimum of 3 years experience gained within a similar role within an automotive environment is essential covering Advanced Quality Planning (AQP) and Quality Auditing (QA)
• Experience of Statistical Process Control (SPC) is desirable although training can be provided to otherwise suitable candidates
  
  Skills
• Computer Literate in MS Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook
• MS Access skills are desirable though not essential

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

6-Sigma Black Belt - 3148 - Peterborough - £35K-£45K + Benefits (GWOC-102782)

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6-Sigma Black Belt - 3148
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England
£35K-£45K + Benefits

We are recruiting for a 6-Sigma Black Belt on a permanent basis in Peterborough.

The successful applicant will lead Six-Sigma and Rapid Improvement Workshop (RIW s) projects that contribute directly to improving safety, quality and velocity throughout our Peterborough facility, mindful of further replication potential in the US and Chinese facilities.

In addition, he/she will lead projects that will improve our variable margin, along with period cost reduction opportunity to aid our profitability.

As Six-Sigma Black Belt, the key responsiblities will be:
* Leading 6 Sigma projects and CPS Rapid Improvement Workshops along with accountability for results
* Coordinating quarterly strategy reviews for Operations leadership team
* Actively support continued deployment of the CPS Recipe by delivering CPS training and taking ownership of appropriate CPS assessment questions.
* Take active role in Operations leadership team for PSEL, including undertaking analysis to determine project priorities.
* Building Six-Sigma capability within the Operations Group through: teaching and developing employees, coaching GB lead projects and other activities which promote the effective use of 6 Sigma by all employees

Applicants are required to have the following skills and experience:
Essential -
* Proven leadership experience, with evidence of identified process improvement deliverables
* Project Management experience and demonstrated aptitude for project methodology
* Evidence of coordinating daily activity along with planning and executing future strategy in a busy and/or complex environment

Desirable -
* HND or above in technical or commercial field
* Certified DMAIC Black Belt who is keen to progress in Production System ( Lean Manufacturing - CPS) Operations field. Note: CPS training would be provided for successful applicant if not yet completed.
* Cross functional experience to aid perspective
* Six-Sigma project experience is highly advantageous Six-Sigma Certification is preferred


ASSESSMENT:
* Candidates who have a recognised Six-Sigma Certification or Qualification may still need to attend a Six-Sigma Assessment Centre
* A successful candidate will be required to complete the Six-Sigma training programme upon joining the company

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Project Leader - Essex (JWT-101186)

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Project Leader
Essex, England

Our client is looking for an experience Project Leader for the safe, effective and efficient execution (design and build) of an assigned portfolio of capital projects, from concept through to operation, on schedule and on budget.
The successful candidate will be required to:-

Provide active leadership in personal, technical safety and environmental performance to the Execution of projects design and construction.

Ensure appropriate SHE plans are in place for the construction of projects.

Accountable for safety performance on all allocated projects.

Work in a professional manner and follow HSE procedures.

Provide input to assigned projects during the early development stages to develop robust business case.

Provide input to the development of Project Bet sheets for submission and approval by the Investment Steering Group in conjunction with the Business Development and Front End Engineering Teams.

Prepare and present Project Execution and Procurement Strategy Summaries.

Ensure the EPCm contractor is adequately supported by key.

Refinery Groups; Asset, Operations and functional disciplines.

Highlight any areas of concern to Head of Projects.

Make appropriate use of Project assurance processes (e.g. Design and Constructability Reviews)
Technical competencies

Engineering skills in a core discipline

Knowledge of project principles and management

Knowledge of financial monitoring and controls

Understanding of Refinery configuration and major processes

Understanding of field construction

Numerate with good IT skills.



Leadership competencies

Leading people.

Wise decisions.

Business awareness

Ability to work closely within a cross functional organization, recognising and balancing area needs against functional requirements.

Team working and facilitation skills.

Communication skills.

Performance bias.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Instrument & Control Engineering Team Leader - Corringham (JWT-100696)

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Instrument & Control Engineering Team Leader
Corringham, Essex, England

Our client is a global energy group operating from more than 100 countries worldwide. Their branding and reputation is respected throughout the world serving on average 13 million customers every day.

The successful candidate will be responsible to lead a team of professional Instrument and Control Engineers to optimise refinery plant performance by improvements to Instrument and Control availability, safety and efficiency by continuous improvement to working practices through standards, technology and group networks.
The position requires the candidate to provide long term vision for Instrumentation and Control to the whole refinery, liaising with business development, advanced control, projects, process engineering, production operations and maintenance, production planning and other engineering disciplines and specialists.

To identify new initiatives for improvement and actively promotes the project improvement process.

To manage the activities of the Instrument and Control engineering team.

To be accountable for the training and development of the Instrument Area Engineers, Analyser Engineer, SIS Engineer and DCS and DCS Specialist Engineers.

To be responsible for setting and monitoring progress against set objectives for Instrument and Control Engineering Team.

To acts as a coach and mentor for developing graduate Instrument and Control Engineers.

To lead the Instrument and Control Functional Work Group (FWG) activities. As the FWG Leader, is responsible for monitoring performance of refinery wide Equipment Maintenance Strategies (EMS) for Instrumentation and Control equipment.
Broad experience petrochemical instrument installations and maintenance techniques. (Degree level qualification or comparable; Chartered status preferred)

Proficient in the use of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to collate and analyse data.

Ability to work closely within a multifunctional team recognising and balancing area needs against functional requirements.

Demonstrated competency as defined by the Refinery Professional competency maps for Levels H - G.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Unit Process Engineer - Essex (JWT-101188)

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Unit Process Engineer
Essex, England

Our client is looking for an experience Unit Process Engineer to provide Process Engineering support for specific process units.

Maintain and update process safety management systems.

Monitor and optimize process performance.

Identify and develop process improvements.
Personal Safety:-

Work in a professional manner and to follow HSE procedures, aiming to avoid accidents, harm to people and damage to the environment.

Participate in BSA and Compliance Audits as required.

Process Safety:-

Provide technical assurance for process safety activities within the technology:

Ensuring that the Process Safety Management (PSM) activities are completed and kept up to date, with relevant documentation being maintained in the proper permanent locations.

Investigate process related incidents and close related actions.

Responsible for the assessment of process safety and environmental performance impacts for the process units allocated.

Develop and maintain process models such as target setting tools and the refinery Linear Program (LP) sub-models required to set the optimal commercial performance of refinery processes.

Reconcile the models to actual performance on a regular basis and ensure the constraints are modelled consistently and effectively are updated to reflect all planning limitations.
Technical competencies;-

Numerate with good IT skillsls.

Good understanding of Refinery process and major unit operations.

Well developed process engineering skills.

Working knowledge of relevant process modelling and monitoring tools.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Mechanical Area Engineer - Essex (JWT-101189)

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Mechanical Area Engineer
Essex, England

Our client is looking for an experienced Mechanical Area Engineer to optimise plant reliability, safety and efficiency in a designated area of the refinery by providing short to medium term engineering support within the discipline of expertise.
Promotes the highest SHE standards and demonstrates responsibility for the safety of self and others.

Provides expertise in making sound, practical, functional decisions required during the execution of work.

Provides day-to-day engineering support to the area. Works as part of the area Asset Availability Team (AAT) to optimise equipment availability within the area.

Identifies and scopes area specific work programmes to support area objectives. Provides guidance and progresses as appropriate the relevant actions required.

Compiles and analyses area measures and key performance indicators (KPI s) as required.

Supports the training and development of area craftsmen/technicians, specifically with respect to providing knowledge and information to maximise craft utilisation and skills.

Supports the training and development of area operating crews, specifically with respect to plant operating and basic care requirements.

Participates in, and provides engineering input to equipment; environmental or safety related incident investigations.

Identifies reliability driven improvement projects for mechanical equipment.
Technical competence within mechanical engineering discipline (Degree level qualification or comparable; Chartered status preferred)

Proficient in the use of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) system to collate and analyse data.

Ability to take strategic leadership role for assigned responsibilities.

Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation.

Ability to work closely within discipline specific and multifunctional teams, recognising and balancing functional needs against area requirements.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Instrument & Control Area Engineer - Essex (JWT-101190)

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Instrument & Control Area Engineer
Essex, England

Our client is looking for an experienced Instrument and Control Area Engineer to optimise plant reliability, safety and efficiency in a designated area of the refinery by providing short to long term engineering support within the discipline of expertise.
Provides day-to-day engineering support to the area. Works as part of the area Asset Availability Team (AAT) to optimise equipment availability within the area.

Identifies and scopes area specific work programmes to support area objectives.

Analyses plant breakdowns and recommends actions for improved performance. Includes advising on operating requirements, specification of alternative materials and specification of modifications to plant equipment and systems.

Compiles and analyses area measures and key performance indicators (KPI s) as required. Provides guidance and progresses as appropriate the relevant actions required.

Accountable for identifying and initiating investigations into uneconomic equipment performance. Determines continuous improvement for both the short and long term and implements appropriate solutions.

Reviews inventory requirements for area equipment and advises changes required.

Advises on non-inventory procurements requirements.

Liaises with warehouse and procurement personnel on specification of equipment requirements.
Technical competence within engineering discipline (Degree level qualification or comparable; Chartered status preferred)

Proficient in the use of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to collate and analyse data.

Ability to work closely within a multifunctional team recognising and balancing area needs against functional requirements.

Demonstrated competency as defined by the Refinery Professional competency maps for Levels I - H.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Asset Engineer - Essex (JWT-101191)

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Asset Engineer
Essex, England

This is a developmental role for a current or future leader in the refinery. Will provide the assets with technical expertise, and will develop and implement long term improvements may also support the asset in day-to-day activities. Provide key leadership to the assets, and to be the potential leadership backup for the Asset Leaders. This role reports to an Asset Leader. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills or show clear potential, and demonstrate strong initiative and drive for continuous improvement.
This role will take on a number of different assignments, depending on the needs of the department. Typical roles and responsibilities may include:

Provide environmental focus to the asset, helping to shift the focus of the production teams and enabling them to progress environmental issues.

Provide long term strategic plans for moving the asset to an HRO organisation. Have the ability to step back from the current issue of the day, to see the bigger picture in systems and linkages with other departments and put plans in place for continuous reliability improvement.

TAR preparation with the production teams, develop work scope, engineer straightforward projects, progress MOCs, etc.

Project development work with the projects group to develop and engineer process improvements for long term reliability issues.

Have to ability to Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis of complex issues, providing practical solutions to prevent repeat failures.
Develop process training packages for the shift teams.
Refinery experience working ideally in petrochemical environment, preferably with process or operations experience.

Degree (or equivalent) in engineering discipline.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Project Engineer - Stanford-le-Hope (JWT-101192)

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Project Engineer
Stanford-le-Hope, Essex, England

Our client is looking for an experienced Project Engineer to lead specific improvement projects and provide engineering support to ensure the definition of the design, scope and the deliverables are appropriate.
Work in a professional manner and to follow HSE procedures, aiming to avoid accidents, harm to people and damage to the environment.

Participate in site BSA or Compliance audits as required.

Contribute to Process Safety management within the Team

Ensure Process Safety it is inherent in design and considered during the Project selection and definition.

Lead the technical development of allocated projects from concept through feasibility to technical definition stage to ensure the appropriate technology options are applied.

Follow the Project Processes completing packages for all Projects

Understand, develop and supervise engineering deliverables during the Select and Define project phases. Drive the workflow of the engineering deliverables in a multidisciplinary FEED and EPCM project environment.

Ensure that all relevant standards are included.

Engage key stakeholders in the development of the Project Scope and deliverables.

Assist Business Development with business case assessments and conceptual design.
Technical competence within engineering discipline (Degree level qualification or comparable)

Ability to identify, analyse and solve problems.

Demonstrable communications skills

Understanding of the principles of good project management.

Numerate with good IT skills

Good understanding of Refinery configuration, major processes and economics

Demonstrated competency as defined by the Refining Professional Excellence competency map for Levels I - H

Recognised for technical expertise within a team and other peers in other work groups.

Ability to work closely within a cross functional organisation, recognising and balancing area needs against functional requirements.

Communication skills

Team working and facilitation skills.

Wise decisions.

Business awareness.

Performance bias.

Leading people.

Innovation, open thinking.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Inspection Engineer - Coryton - £45k - 60k per year + �45k - �60k per annum (JWT-102237)

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Inspection Engineer
Coryton, Essex, England
£45k - 60k per year + ?45k - ?60k per annum

Our client is looking for an experience Inspection Engineer to work as part of the Competent Body within the Inspection Group Quality Manual certified by UKAS to ISO/IEC 17020 to provide plant integrity management and responsible for all inspection related activities up to the authorised level.
The successful candidate will be required to:-

Promote the highest SHE standards and demonstrates responsibility for the safety of self and others.

Provide expertise in making sound, practical, functional decisions required during the execution of work.

Compile, maintain and update an inspection schedule for all relevant items of plant and equipment within a designated area, and liaise with the area Asset Availability Team to ensure that all inspections may be carried out in accordance with the procedures and at the scheduled intervals.

Carry out all inspections within the designated authorisation, in accordance with the assigned Written Scheme of Examination (WSE) and inspection scope detail such that, following any remedial works stipulated from the examination, equipment integrity is assured when operations are maintained within the equipment design envelope.

Support the development and implementation of IG objectives that align with the Refinery objectives and the inspection function accountabilities for plant integrity assurance and continuous improvement, with particular emphasis on matters of safety, competence and training.
An appropriate knowledge of refinery materials and associated degradation mechanisms

Familiarity with (use of) relevant national regulations and national and international standards where appropriate.

Demonstrable knowledge of inspection techniques and their application, preferably supported by a technical paper or report.

High level of computer literacy including familiarity with computerised maintenance and inspection management systems.

An understanding and preferably application of, safety and value optimisation processes.

Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation.

Ability to work closely within discipline specific and multifunctional teams recognising and balancing functional needs against area requirements.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.