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QG owns and operates Qatar's first & major LNG plants and is significantly expanding its operations with the vision to become the world's leading LNG supplier. Click Here for More Details Senior Construction Scheduler (Nuclear Projects) New Castle, DE Rate Unknown - Open Our client is a major E&C firm completing the initial planning and scheduling for the construction of several nuclear power projects. The scheduler requested will spend some time in New Castle Delaware. You will also likely spend some time in their Illinois facilities. This will take four to six months, and then there will be a long period where scheduling activities will be idle, so you will then be moved to another project. Must have Primavera experience (prefer V6) on nuclear power projects. Submit Resume Here Nuclear Safety Engineers (18 Contract Positions – 15 months) Aiken, SC $100/hour? (No target range for pay rates; will submit candidates per their requested pay rates as long as within reasonable market rates). Our NPA partner office has asked for our help to fill some DOE contract positions (salaried, exempt). 18 positions: Nuclear Safety Engineer (10), Senior Nuclear Safety Engineer (7), Nuclear Safety Engineering Manager/Lead (1). Contracts run through 9/09. SUMMARY General: provide nuclear safety support on authorization basis activities for site programs and projects. The Manager/Lead will direct the activities of a Project or Program Nuclear Safety organization to assure safe operation, successful chemical processes and compliance with company policies and procedures. REQUIREMENTS 1. BS in engineering, math or science. 2. Minimum Experience: Safety Engineer 3 years; Senior Safety Engineer 10 years; Manager/Lead 15 years including 5 years of direct management of an engineering or nuclear safety organization; combination of education and experience may be considered for all positions. 3. Extensive knowledge in all aspects of the DOE nuclear safety requirements and 10 CFR 830. Experience in writing technical reports, developing AB documentation, including PDSAs, DSAs, JCOs and supporting documentation, writing USQ screens/evaluations and/or performing nuclear safety analysis. PER DIEM Per Diem rates to include apartment living, meals and incidentals and return trips home every 3 weeks as per www.gsa.gov. To Apply: Send resume stating approximate rate desired or what you have been earning to jrgettys@iscworld.com Electrical Engineer Houston, TX $75000 - $115000 Chemicals Plant SKILL SET/EXPERTISE ¢ Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required ¢ Good understanding of medium/high voltage motors and distribution systems ¢ Good understanding of electrical predictive maintenance techniques ¢ Good planning and organizational skills ¢ Good verbal and written communication skills ¢ 10-15 yrs in industrial plant maintenance activities ¢ Experience in the use of Microsoft office application ACCOUNTABILITIES ¢ 100 % compliance with Safety and Environmental standards ¢ Completion of assigned RCFAs and Action Items ¢ Compliance with all standards and government regulations ¢ Reliability and availability of high voltage equipment ¢ Documentation of critical repairs JOB RESPONSIBILITIES ¢ Provide technical assistance to field personnel in the areas of high voltage distribution equipment and high voltage motors. ¢ Manage preventive maintenance activities on high voltage equipment during turnarounds ¢ Respond and provide technical assistance to high voltage problems within the facilities ¢ Direct and oversee vendor shop repairs on high voltage equipment to ensure quality ¢ Issue repair reports at the conclusion of critical jobs for proper historical documentation ¢ Continuously improve the spare parts stocking ¢ Assist in analysis and ensure follow-up on predictive data (coordination studies, relay tests, thermography, PD testing, megger tests, oil gas analysis, etc.) ¢ Identify engineered resolutions to recurring electrical issues. ¢ Improve plant/equipment reliability through historical trending and improved maintenance procedures. ¢ Lead and participate in RCFA (Root Cause Failure Analysis) and Vulnerability studies. ¢ Participate in development of annual maintenance schedules and budget development. ¢ Execute equipment maintenance strategies (predictive and preventive) ¢ Modify maintenance strategies as necessary based upon the RCFA and VS results ¢ Ensure adherence to internal standards for maintaining equipment ¢ Assist in writing equipment component repair specifications ¢ Assist in qualifying vendor repair facilities Take the lead in training, coaching, and mentoring field technicians and operations staff in the preventative maintenance and operation of electrical distribution and control systems. US Residents Only Click Here to Apply GTL Technology Manager Brisbane, Australia +/- $180K U.S. Dollars - URGENT NEED! Base salary may be negotiable. Updated with new salary 5/21/08 Fast growing and dynamic publicly-traded integrated energy company in Brisbane, Australia needs a Manager of GTL Technology. We are working directly with the Hiring Manager and Managing Director. The company is currently in the final stages of commissioning a demonstration Gas-to-Liquids (GTL) plant utilizing Fischer-Tropsch technology to convert synthesis gas to liquid hydrocarbons to produce synthetic ultra-clean fuels and then will begin Feasibility Studies on a major commercial facility. The GTL Technology Manager is a key senior member of the top management team and reports to the COO. GTL Technology Manager will direct a technical team of 11-12 professional engineers, will define operating program for the Demonstration Plant. Only degreed Chemical Engineers with extensive experience in Gas-to-Liquids operation and technology + extremely strong management experience will be considered. Client will conduct U.S.A. interviews + pay for family relocation, liberal vacation and perks, and immigration assistance. This is a regular full-time opening, though company is receptive to a 2 year minimum contract. Salary + stock share options. Brisbane is a cosmopolitan city of 1.5 million in the "sunshine state" of Queensland with a warm climate and close to beaches and surf on the "Gold Coast" and rolling green mountains. Click Here to Send Resume in Confidence Senior Project Manager, Pipeline Houston, TX $110000 – $160000 Good multi-office pipeline EPC client urgently needs a Senior Project Manager, Pipeline Services Division - Houston, TX - client will only hire the best but will pay $$ - above is only a guideline $110-160K We are currently seeking experienced natural gas pipeline senior project managers to work in our Houston, TX office on a long term, high profile projects. Candidates should have a BS in Civil Engineering or another engineering discipline and a minimum of 7-10 years related experience. Significant expertise in the FERC process, pipeline design, as well as strong project management, interpersonal, communication, and technical skills are required. Strong documentation skills are also required and a PE registration is preferred. Click here to Apply Sr. Pipeline Operations Engineer Ks OK Area $90000 – $150000 SUMMARY Design, maintenance and operation of company pipeline activities. General responsibilities include hydraulics, cost estimating, corrosion, and construction project management. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Evaluate and respond to operational problems needing engineering solutions. Design pipeline facilities, prepare cost estimates and manage the construction of pipeline projects. Submit AFE's for approval for company projects. Insure compliance with all applicable standards and regulatory agencies such as DOT, EPA, OSHA, FERC, KCC and API. Write specifications, secure bids, purchase materials as needed for pipeline projects. Reviews budget and expenditures to improve operating and maintenance procedures and costs where possible. Assists in preparing annual budgets to compare costs with anticipated project operation. Performs other duties as directed or needed. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in engineering from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have engr degree. Must have DOT REG 195, Must have Liquid pipeline experience. Click Here to Apply General Manager (Plant and Pipeline Maintenance) Singapore and Malaysia To about US $150K* Our American client is the worldwide innovator and leader in comprehensive on-site and on-line plant and pipeline maintenance. With more than 1,200 employees around the world, the firm provides maximize asset uptime for their customers from many industries by providing services such as leak sealing, hot tapping and line stopping, on-site machining and field heat treatment and more. They are one of the world’s largest specialty technical services companies, delivers a broad portfolio of engineering solutions that keep facilities operating, minimizing downtime and maximizing profitability. Their diverse, global customer base includes offshore drilling operations, pipelines, refineries and power generation facilities, chemical and petrochemical plants, steel mills, automotive manufacturers, pulp and paper mills, food and beverage processing plants, semi-conductor manufacturers and pharmaceutical manufacturers. The firm operates more than 70 offices on five continents and this position is to specifically manage their work in Malaysia and Singapore and some additional or joint responsibility in adjoining countries. The Malaysia and Singapore offices currently employs about 20-30 people and it is growing. You will have P&L responsibility for your region and report to the EVP of global operations. To qualify, you must have had P&L level responsibility managing a O&M office or similar service or maintenance firm serving related customers in the Oil & Gas or Pipeline industries. *The salary range is US$120K to 150K, all in. Therefore, if it is a local person they would expect to be in the lower part of the range and if it’s an expat the cost of their assignment will not exceed about 150K to include base salary, housing allowance and other covered expenses. For more information Email jrgetys@iscworld.com referencing this job and attaching your resume Petrochemicals Facilities Planning Specialist Middle East $120000 - $200000 range,  US Base + overseas premium, tax protected INTEGRATED GLOBAL MAJOR OIL COMPANY MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education: BS Chemical Engineering.  Experience: 10 years professional experience (15+ years preferred); at least 10 years in petrochemical operations and/or capital program planning. Experience in performing economic evaluation, feasibility studies and preparing requests for budgetary approvals. Experience with professional consultant in planning and executing engineering studies. Experience in applying and analyzing process/system simulation and economics of petrochemical operations. Possess excellent written and oral technical presentation skills. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct feasibility studies on petrochemical facilities and long-term business strategies related to facilities. Prepare scoping papers to define capital projects covering petrochemical operations. Interface with operating organizations, New Business Development and engineering and project management. Perform process/system and economic evaluations of existing and potential new petrochemical facilities. Direct evaluations of major petrochemical facilities as performed by others. Prepare and make presentations to Corporate Management on petrochemical operations issues. Full-time advisor and consultant to Company management and other organizations. Mentor for future Facilities Planning Specialist. Train young Facilities Planning Engineers. Benefits: Long-term family status in safe Western Compound w/ schools, hospitals, golf country club, beach, yacht and horse clubs, 40 hour work week, little travel, 42 days vacation w/ airfare, etc.  Full major co. benefits, world's finest retirement pkg., etc.  Western style homes at very little cost.  Great place to raise kids...super private schools, no crime, no drugs.  Contact me for details.   Co. has never had a dangerous incident in any of their compounds in 60 years.   Note Client has mandatory retirement at 60.   A senior guy who spends 10+ years before early retiring from this company, at current $ rates, can easily return to the USA with $2+ million in his pocket as a result of their paid or low cost COL items and their retirement program.  Click Here to Apply Refining / Petrochemical Advisor Overseas HQ Location in Middle Eastern Country $125000 - $200000 Base salary range The Corp.  is seeking an engineering specialist with extensive experience in petrochemical processes, to serve as the company technical authority in the challenging areas of full conversion refinery integrated with petrochemicals related processes and construction of new petrochemicals complexes. The candidate must hold a degree in Chemical Engineering with a minimum of 15 years of experience in the design and operation of petrochemicals facilities, and in the latest technologies in production of primary refinery derived petrochemicals feed stocks (Ethylene, Propylene and/or Aromatics). Typical job responsibilities will include proposal of preliminary designs for new process facilities, catalyst and additives evaluation, troubleshooting of existing facilities, optimization of existing operations, and introduction of new technology to improve profitability and meet strategic objectives. This specialist will work with a large group of refining specialists providing support to the Corp's refining/petrochemicals facilities and technology program.  Minimum Experience: 1. Extensive design and operating experience in petrochemicals and production of clean fuels. 2. Supports and troubleshoots petrochemicals facilities reviews and scopes new capital projects as well as retrofits and process modifications. 3. Monitors catalyst performance, regeneration and change out. Utilizes the latest technologies in recommending new generations of catalysts to improve products quality. 4. Coaches and mentors young refining engineers. 5. Possess excellent computer skills as well as excellent oral/written presentation skills. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. The foremost technical authority in petrochemicals related processes. 2. Troubleshoots petrochemicals facilities operations, reviews and recommends changes to operating conditions, changes to unit configuration, retrofits, to improve products quality and yield. 3. Monitors catalyst performance and recommends changes to improve yield. 4. Carries out catalyst and additives studies and recommends new products to improve quality and marketability. 5. Reviews long range trends in refining and petrochemicals, and applies new technologies to improve fuels quality and refinery margins. 6. Teaches course on petrochemicals to young engineers. 7. Mentors young refining engineers and develop them into future refining/petrochemicals specialists. Benefits: Long-term family status in safe Western Compound w/ schools, hospitals, golf country club, beach, yacht and horse clubs, 40 hour work week, little travel, 42 days vacation w/ airfare, etc.  Full major co. benefits, world's finest retirement pkg., etc.  Western style homes at very little cost.  Great place to raise kids...super private schools, no crime, no drugs.  Contact me for details.   Co. has never had a dangerous incident in any of their compounds in 60 years.   Note Client has mandatory retirement at 60.   A senior guy who spends 10+ years before early retiring from this company, at current $ rates, can easily return to the USA with $4-5+ million in his pocket as a result of their paid or low cost COL items and their retirement program. Click Here to Apply Deputy General Manager/VP Operations EPC/ E&C Firm – large fossil-fueled power plant projects East Coast, USA To approx. $250K + 30% bonus My long-term east coast client needs a senior executive to immediately assume the duties of VP of Operations for The Power Division (large fossil-fueled power plants). You would become one of the successors for the top spot when the current head retires within the next 2-3 years. The ideal candidate would have worked for an engineering services company, such as Bechtel, Fluor, Parsons, Sterns Rogers, Black & Veatch, Babcock or similar firms. They need someone who has managed numerous high profile projects and also has good marketing skills. Projects are based both domestically and internationally. Must be from a firm that performs Engineering, Procurement, and Construction services for Power Generating Facilities and not from a Utility. This is an exceptional opportunity with an established firm. Contact me directly: James R. Gettys, President, International Staffing Consultants, Inc. jrgettys@iscworld.com Planning/ Analysis Consultant-Trading $150000 – $200000 Dhahran, Saudi Arabia World`s largest (reserves) oil company seeks: Planning/Analysis Consultant - TRADING. Note - above is only the base salary - ($150/200K) - in addition there are uplifts, COL allowances, etc., etc. and the world’s best savings/retirement program. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education: MA Chemical Engineering, Bachelor`s Degree in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, Financial Management. Experience: 15 years experience required. SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE: Must have had crude oil and/or refined products trading experience. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Monitor daily crude oil and refined products prices. Actively participate in the monthly crude oil prices recommendation. Generate analytical global market conditions and report implications and recommendations. Assess and report global refining conditions, implications, and recommendations. Prepare a global marketing strategy for the Department. Tutor other staff in the department and ensure knowledge and know-how transfer. Click Here to Apply Sr. Land Person (Landman) Golden, CO $100000 - $150000 Position requirements: A bachelor`s degree in Petroleum Land Management and 10+ years of progressive land management experience. Demonstrated expertise in property acquisitions, lease and business contract negotiations. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Must be able to work independently with only general instructions given by management. Appreciation of environmental, safety, and health issues while maintaining a safe work environment. There is a lot of flex in the compensation package based on the many creative ways people are compensated in the oil and gas industry. Click Here to Apply Project Managers Engineering & Construction Industry Qatar/Dubai/Saudi Arabia To $200K US Base Salary plus expatriate uplifts Or client is a major American E&C firm with a growing backlog of oil & gas, petrochemical and related projects in the Middle East and throughout the world. The firm is uniquely positioned to take projects from conceptual design, through technology licensing, engineering and construction and final commissioning. This is a major firm that typically competes with firms such as Bechtel, Fluor, Parsons, and others who are involved with EPC on major projects overseas. Project Managers who have experience managing the full cycle of work in Engineering, Procurement and Construction on large petrochemical projects are invited to apply in complete confidence to James R. Gettys, President, International Staffing Consultants, Inc. Click Here Senior Process Engineer Houston and then China $100K -$110K You will provide process engineering leadership and oversight to execute the front end engineering (FEED) design of a $300 MM petrochemical plant to be built in China. Implement process upgrades to improve operability and cost effectiveness. Provide process engineering leadership and oversight for execution of detailed engineering design, commissioning, and start-up of the plant. This is a permanent position located initially in Houston for approximately 1 year and then Shanghai, China for approximately 2+ years. BS in Chemical Engineering and 10 + years work experience in process engineering, preferably with a major petrochemical company or EPC contractor. Proven track record organizing, planning, and executing the Front End Loading engineering phase of capital projects. To be considered for employment in this position you must be eligible to work in the United States. Prefers recent large project experience,fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese (written and spoken), and ASPEN Modeling experience. A diverse, strong and stable company with a history of profitability is looking for a candidate who desires to be rewarded for their contribution to the organization. If you are a top performer, this is the company for you! An entrepreneurial based organization where your progress in the company is totally dependent on your drive, ability to take on responsibility and performance. Excellent relocation package and benefits including, merit based bonus, spot bonus, 401K and pension, medical, etc. Click Here to Apply Project Engineers - Power Generation (Project Electrical Engineer – Power Plant Automation) Sydney, AUSTRALIA $100000 -$110000 (USD) Client willing to sponsor and has great career opportunities This company is a high technology based provider and one of the most diverse technology, solutions and engineering providers in Australia and New Zealand. Specializing in the design and delivery of leading edge Power Plant Automation technology to the Power, Communications and Automation sectors, they now offer several key and challenging career positions within their Power Generation business unit. The successful candidates will be offered; • An excellent salary commensurate with experience and qualifications • Further experience heading-up key projects involving the very latest equipment & technology available in your field • An opportunity to work alongside simply the best engineers and technicians involved throughout this rapidly growing industry • Training and development initiatives to support you to meet challenges and achieve your target potential. • Customer facing • Design, testing, Commissioning • Industry knowledge • Selling skills relationship building • Commercial aptitude • Organized • Team player Key Selection criteria; • Tertiary Qualifications (electrical) • Power station experience • Understanding of Quality Assurance • Excellent verbal communications • Minimum 2 years exp.. • Some interstate travel may be required. • Team player. Click Here to Send Resume