Senior Dynamic Simulation Engineer

Senior Dynamic Simulation Engineer – London or Aberdeen

Our client provide impartial consulting services to its clients in the energy industries. The have an unrivalled track record of bringing high-impact solutions to clients.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a Senior Process Engineer with Dynamic Process Simulation expertise to provide practical solutions to our clients’ challenges, including the requirement to decarbonise oil and gas production. You will work on a variety of projects, involved in compressor surge analysis, holistic simulation, control optimisation & validation, process safety time analysis, liquid surge (water-hammer) assessment, HIPPS response times, heat exchanger tube rupture and many more unique issues that are faced by our clients. Working under the mentorship of our dynamic process simulation Subject Matter Expert you will lead several dynamic simulation projects. You will be responsible for supporting and guiding junior engineers, checking their results and reporting to the client.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working as part of the dynamic process simulation team, delivering work under the supervision of one of our lead engineers.
• Ability to be the Lead Engineer on dynamic process simulation studies, performing duties with no direct supervision and within agreed schedules and budgets.
• Conduct a large variety of work, including assessment of compressor anti-surge control, process control systems liquid surge, HIPPS response, heat exchanger tube rupture using a variety of dynamic process simulation tools.
• Present work to clients, virtually and face-to-face, through reports and presentations.
• Prepare technical notes, reports and client presentations.
• Responsible for the delivery of high-quality deliverables, ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards and internal procedures.
• Understand client’s requirements and contribute to winning bids for work.
• Oversee more junior engineers under your supervision who are running process simulations, analysing results, and preparing reports.
• Supervise and develop junior engineers.

Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:

• Engineering degree, honours or equivalent in Chemical Engineering or similar.
• Hold Chartered Engineer status with the Institution of Chemical Engineers or equivalent, or be close to attaining this chartership.
• Experienced using HYSYS Dynamics and/or Unisim Dynamics as well as PipeNet and/or Wanda or similar liquid surge (waterhammer) programs. gProms or Aspen Custom Modeler experience would be useful as would software coding with VB.Net/VBA.
• Be a team player who is adaptable to working in new and changing environments.
• Great organizational skills with good attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Relevant experience in the Oil and Gas Industry and/or Low Carbon Energy Transition projects.
• A strong understanding of relevant industry codes and standards.

• It is essential that applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.

We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Senior Dynamic Simulation Engineer looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.