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Penspen has been providing engineering, project management, asset management and integrity services to the energy industry worldwide for over 65+ years.  Originally founded in the UK in 1954 as Spencer & Partners, the company has now grown to include over 800 members of staff, with major offices in London, Mexico, Houston, Abu Dhabi and Bangkok.

During its history, Penspen has undertaken over 10,000 projects, addressing a wide range of challenges from the economic evaluation of pipelines to complex integrated facilities design.  Our heritage is onshore pipeline engineering and we have been involved in major pipeline projects around the world.  Our range of services has expanded to meet our clients’ needs and we now provide the full scope of engineering services for the lifecycle of an asset.

We have also developed an extensive range of training services covering engineering design, integrity, and operations and maintenance, for energy assets.

Penspen works with a wide range of clients including many well-known international and national oil companies, utilities and infrastructure owners.  We differentiate ourselves on the technical and operational quality of service which we deliver to our clients and partners.  Also, we have no ownership ties to operators, contractors or suppliers, and therefore provide a truly independent, best practice service.

Penspen is a proud member of the Dar Group.  The Dar Group is an international network of professional service firms, with over 18,000 staff in 59 countries.  It is dedicated to the engineering design and project management of major infrastructure projects. Penspen is able to draw upon the resources, expertise and experience of the entire Group.

Roles & Responsibilities Main Purpose of Role: Key Engineering Role within the business to lead discipline performance on projects & to provide expert technical design leadership and design assurance on projects as required. Desired Candidate Profile Required: Engineering design in-depth knowledge of Static Equipment and Packages with familiarity of latest International Codes for a)       Pressure Vessels b)      Columns c)       Filters d)      Heat Exchangers (Shell and Tube, Air Cooled Heat Exchangers) e)      Tanks f)        Pig Launcher and Receiver g)       Flare Package h)      Oily Water Separator Package i)        Desalination Package j)        Fired Heater Package Must be experienced with all aspects of design from concept to detailed design w.r.t Client requirements and Industry standards Feasibility studies, conceptual design, FEED, detail design, procurement support, construction, testing and commissioning. Design, testing, material selection of static equipment and packages. Ability to produce and review specifications, datasheets, Material requisitions for static equipments and packages as per industry standards Working knowledge on international codes, standards and engineering practices Must have a demonstrable ability to provide top class engineering deliverables, as directed by the Project Study lead, without constant supervision, as per company technical competency standards.   Essential 10 -17 years of Oil & Gas Design Experience.   Advantage Previous experience in Region Minimum 3-5 years’ experience as a Lead Engineer Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in FEED projects Approved by ADNOC group of companies Previous working experience at Lead position Working knowledge of different COMPANY standards in MENA region Complete familiarity with software such as PV Elite, Etank, COMPRESS   Qualifications: Essential A degree in Mechanical Engineering from reputed Institute Degree must be recognized / verified from the concerned education board / commission in country.

Posted 2 years ago

Roles & Responsibilities Main Purpose of Role: Key Engineering Role within the business to lead discipline performance on projects & to provide expert technical design leadership and design assurance on projects as required. Desired Candidate Profile Required Engineering design in-depth knowledge of Rotating Equipment and Packages with familiarity of latest API Codes for a)       Centrifugal Pumps b)      Positive Displacement Pumps c)       Blowers d)      Centrifugal Compressors e)      Reciprocating Compressors f)        Screw Compressors g)       Gas Turbines h)      Steam Turbines i)        Air Blower j)        Fire Water Pumps as per NFPA 20 k)       Packages such as Instrument Air Package, Nitrogen Generation Package, Chemical Injection Package l)        Cranes and Monorails Must be experienced with all aspects of design from concept to detailed design w.r.t Client requirements and Industry standards Feasibility studies, conceptual design, FEED, detail design, procurement support, construction, testing and commissioning. Design, testing, material selection of rotating equipments and packages. Familiar and working knowledge for auxiliaries such as seal system, lube oil system, gearbox, coupling as per international API Codes. Ability to produce and review specifications, datasheets, Material requisitions for rotating equipments as per industry standards Working knowledge on international codes, standards and engineering practices Must have a demonstrable ability to provide top class engineering deliverables, as directed by the Project Study lead, without constant supervision, as per company technical competency standards. Essential 10 -17 years of Oil & Gas Design Experience. Advantage Previous experience in Region Minimum 3-5 years’ experience as a Lead Engineer Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in FEED projects Approved by ADNOC group of companies Previous working experience at Lead position Working knowledge of different COMPANY standards in MENA region Qualifications: Essential A degree in Mechanical Engineering from reputed Institute Degree must be recognized / verified from the concerned education board / commission in country.

Posted 2 years ago

Roles & Responsibilities Main Purpose of Role: Key Engineering Role within the business to lead discipline performance on projects & to provide expert technical design leadership and design assurance on projects as required. Qualifications Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with relevant discipline from recognized university Master’s degree in relevant discipline will be an added advantage Knowledge / Experience (Skills):Essential 10 -17 years of Oil & Gas Design Experience. Advantage Previous experience in Region Minimum 2-3 years’ experience as a Lead Engineer Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in FEED projects Approved by ADNOC group of companies Desired Candidate Profile Technical Knowledge and Skills (Discipline Specific): Knowledge of basic engineering processes Familiarity with international codes, standards and engineering practices Must be familiar with all aspects of design from concept to detailed design Technical analysis of engineering problems Knowledge of Loss prevention engineering practices and economic principles, calculation metHead of the Departments, and industry fire and safety codes, standards and specifications, such as NFPA, OSHA, EPA, API and COMAH. Knowledge and use of specific software such as PIPENET Sprinkler/Spray module, PHA-PRO-7, Shell FRED, PHAST, CIRRUS for Gas Dispersion or similar software. Knowledge in PHAST Risk for QRA studies and Fault Tree are desirable. Loss prevention / Fire protection engineering experience in areas such as: Process Safety Management Safety in plant designs Hazard identification Qualitative and quantitative risk analysis Consequence modeling Experience in HAZOP, SIL and HAZID Software Knowledge (Discipline Specific): MS Office PHAST PIPENET FlareSim

Posted 2 years ago

Roles & Responsibilities Main Purpose of Role: The Senior Pipeline Engineer (Offshore) may operate within the Core Engineering Team or PMT project team environment. The Senior Pipeline Engineer (Offshore) shall be in charge of the following tasks. The position is to be based in Abu Dhabi Location. Key Relationships: PMS Interface The Senior Pipeline Engineer (Offshore) will report to the FEED/Technical Core Manager, if serving in the Core Technical team, or to the Project Head/Senior Project Engineer if serving within the PMT Teams. The Senior Pipeline Engineer (Offshore) will liaise with other discipline personnel in the Technical Core Team or PMT teams as appropriate to his area of service. Client reporting interface shall be via the FEED/Technical Core Manager for Technical Core Team service, or via the Project Head/Senior Project Engineer for PMT service. Desired Candidate Profile Knowledge / Experience (Skills): At least Twelve (12) years of experience; Six (6) years of them within the field of Pipeline Engineering for major offshore Oil and Gas projects. PMC experience at similar role for at least several years is preferable. Knowledge of Saudi Aramco Desktop Standard and procedures/practices is beneficial. Previous exposure to construction and commissioning phases is beneficial but not mandatory. Computer literate with all MS Packages, particularly Word and Excel proficient. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Pipeline Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering with Special Studies in Pipeline Engineering.

Posted 3 years ago

Roles & Responsibilities Main Purpose of Role: The Senior Mechanical Engineer (Rotating) may operate within the Core Engineering Team or PMT project team environment. The Senior Mechanical Engineer may have engineer grade mechanical personnel under his responsibility and will be tasked with their control and management and the delegation of activities to such support personnel. The Senior Mechanical Engineer may work under the supervision of a Lead Mechanical Engineer in which case his responsibilities will be as delegated. The Senior Mechanical Engineer may be in charge of any or all of the following tasks. The position is to be based in Abu Dhabi. Key Relationships: PMS Interface The Senior Mechanical Engineer (Rotating) will, if serving in the Core Technical team, report to the FEED/Technical Core Manager via the Lead Mechanical Engineer, or direct if appropriate. For service within the PMT Teams, the Senior Mechanical Engineer will report to the Project Head/Senior Project Engineer via the Lead Mechanical Engineer or direct if appropriate. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will manage the output of engineer grade personnel working under his authority and will liaise with other discipline personnel in the Technical Core Team or PMT teams as appropriate to his area of service. Client Interface : Client reporting interface shall be via the FEED/Technical Core Manager for Technical Core Team service, or via the Project Head/Senior Project Engineer for PMT service. Desired Candidate Profile Knowledge / Experience (Skills): At least Twelve (12) years of experience; Six (6) years of them within the field of Mechanical Engineering for major Oil and Gas/Petrochemical projects. PMC experience at similar role for at least several years is preferable. Knowledge of Saudi Aramco Desktop Standard and procedures/practices is beneficial. Previous exposure to construction and commissioning phases is beneficial but not mandatory. Computer literate with all MS Packages, particularly Word and Excel proficient Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Posted 3 years ago

Roles & Responsibilities Main Purpose of Role: To provide resourcing expertise to hiring managers to enable Penspen to deliver its business plan.  On a day to-day basis you will source and attract high calibre candidates for both current and future roles and create and maintain excellent on-going relationships with potential candidates and internal stakeholders at all levels. You will support the business in resource planning to ensure we attract, select, develop and retain the best people, whilst ensuring quality and cost measurements are adopted. Responsibilities: Covering the full recruitment cycle, working on multiple positions at any one time. Communicate the recruitment process to hiring managers, managing the authority to recruit process. Facilitate the creation of job descriptions with hiring managers. Arrange recruitment campaigns; attend recruitment fairs, research appropriate educational establishments to source candidates as appropriate. Search candidates, screen CVs, and compile effective shortlists for presentation to the hiring manager. Co-ordinate feedback, arrange interviews and manage the recruitment process through to offer stage. Ensure cost effective recruitment through direct sourcing, utilising identified recruitment channels optimising the use of social networking e.g. LinkedIn assisting Penspen become an employer of choice. Use resourcing software to track and record all stages of the recruitment process, maintaining systems and CV database including the creation of effective and proactive talent pipelines. Provide regular reports on key metrics and activities. Create job adverts for the website, job boards, social media and specialist publications. Contribute to the review, development and implementation of resourcing standards, processes and guides as and when required recommending any changes as appropriate. Keep up to date with current employment legislation and ensure that hiring managers are effectively briefed on any relevant changes. Provide support for bids and proposal. Support ad hoc resourcing projects. In addition to the specific responsibilities outlined above, the role may also be required to get involved in other HR-related projects and activities. Desired Candidate Profile Knowledge / Experience (Skills): Degree educated or equivalent. Minimum 4-6 years of working experience in oil & gas industry with middle east region experience Previous in-house and PMC recruitment experience required within an HR department. Past experience managing all aspects of the recruitment & resourcing cycle including resource planning. Knowledge of recruitment marketing including social media and direct sourcing metHead of the Departments. Up to date knowledge of relevant recruitment and immigration related legislation. Good interviewing skills as well as the ability to train managers in CV screening and interview techniques. Experience in applicant tracking systems would be advantageous. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Proficient in using Internet and MS Office Suite to generate reports to provide management information such as time to hire, cost of hire, candidate source etc. Resilient with the ability to handle difficult and challenging situations. Tenacious, assertive and able to professionally challenge and influence decisions. Flexible, enthusiastic and have a proactive "can do" attitude. Organised with strong interpersonal and time management skills. Professional and confident approach to working relationships. Ability to work to tight deadlines and multitasking. Ability to manage confidential information. Good attention to detail. Strong relationship building and networking skills Qualifications: Degree educated or equivalent.

Posted 3 years ago

Roles & Responsibilities To provide resourcing expertise to hiring managers to enable Penspen to deliver its business plan.  On a day to-day basis you will source and attract high calibre candidates for both current and future roles and create and maintain excellent on-going relationships with potential candidates and internal stakeholders at all levels. You will support the business in resource planning to ensure we attract, select, develop and retain the best people, whilst ensuring quality and cost measurements are adopted. Desired Candidate Profile Knowledge / Experience (Skills): Degree educated or equivalent. Minimum 10 years of working experience in oil & gas industry with middle east region experience Previous in-house and PMC recruitment experience required within an HR department. Past experience managing all aspects of the recruitment & resourcing cycle including resource planning. Knowledge of recruitment marketing including social media and direct sourcing methods. Up to date knowledge of relevant recruitment and immigration related legislation. Good interviewing skills as well as the ability to train managers in CV screening and interview techniques. Experience in applicant tracking systems would be advantageous. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Proficient in using Internet and MS Office Suite to generate reports to provide management information such as time to hire, cost of hire, candidate source etc. Resilient with the ability to handle difficult and challenging situations. Tenacious, assertive and able to professionally challenge and influence decisions. Flexible, enthusiastic and have a proactive "can do" attitude. Organised with strong interpersonal and time management skills. Professional and confident approach to working relationships. Ability to work to tight deadlines and multitasking. Ability to manage confidential information. Good attention to detail.Strong relationship building and networking skills.

Posted 3 years ago

Roles & Responsibilities Provide technical expertise to the Company on “Electrical Engineering” for Offshore Facilities. Participate in the update and preparation of Electrical specifications and standards for the Company. Provide engineering support for all related Projects executed by “Projects Engineering” Team Ensure design optimization and application of correct international codes and standards in various Company’s projects and studies Be a good team member and coordinate/ interact with Company Project Management Team, site personnel & various outside consultants, contractors, vendors, and inspection agencies for the successful and smooth execution of the projects Desired Candidate Profile Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics engineering from a reputed university, though Master Degree is added advantage. Minimum of 15 years of experience in the Oil & Gas Industry of which at least 5 years being related to design of Offshore Electrical facilities. Previous experience in Project Management Consultancy (PMC) or Direct Client Role related to Offshore / Onshore Oil & Gas Electrical facilities is added advantage. Fluency in English Language. Conversant with relevant International Code & Standards related to Electrical engineering and in general Oil & Gas industry. Detailed Hands-on Experience on Electrical Design and Installation Engineering is essential including the following: Brown field works, Review and approval of engineering for all Vendor prepared drawing & documents, knowledge in Solar Power System, Cathodic Protection System (Piping, Pipelines, Vessels & Tanks) & Electrical Heat Tracing Systems, Offshore Platform / Field Layouts, Assessment of Survey reports, etc., Proficiency in Electrical Engineering Softwares such as ETAP for Power System Study, Battery Sizing Calculations, Lighting Calculations (using Dialux or similar software) and other general[1]purpose softwares etc. Familiarity in using Aveva Electrical and Smart Plant Electrical.

Posted 3 years ago

Posted 3 years ago