French Speaking Electrical Engineer – Contract – Western Europe
Location: Western Europe
This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading engineering business during a period of continued growth as they support the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Renewable Energy and Nuclear sectors. The successful candidate must be fluent in both French and English.
Role & Responsibilities
This will be a site-based role working on a major refinery in Western Europe focusing on design deliverables.
- Undertaking work on client sites providing Process Engineering support to a range of CAPEX and OPEX projects.
- Acting as the interface between the client / owner operator and the EPC contractor.
- Undertake design and checking of deliverables according to discipline and area of expertise.
- Checking the quality of subcontractor design work to ensure compliance with agreed client design specifications.
- Preparation and checking of deliverables including drawings, schedules, datasheets, specifications, (input to control philosophies and narratives if applicable).
- Must understand wiring diagrams, control logic diagrams, system descriptions, system calculations, 1-line and 3-line AC drawings, AC & DC schematics, and be able to size equipment and perform cable sizing calculations
- Participation in design review, 3D Model Reviews, Value Engineering, Risk Management workshops,
- Design and testing of simulation software devices for complete project simulation.
- Responsible for engineering design and assessment in line with client expectations as well as supporting others within the team.
- Will be required to provide input into HAZOP / HAZIDs.
Key Skills & Knowledge
- It is essential that the successful candidate must be fluent in both French and English.
- Must be degree qualified, chartered status desired but not essential.
- Experience of designing electrical equipment, preferably in an energy industry environment.
- Previously worked on design projects in the Oil & Gas, Petrochem, or Renewable Energy industries.
- Experience of electrical equipment and its application in conventional and safety applications.
- Experience in relevant design standards and protocols.
- Experience in other major energy such as Energy from Waste or similar will also be highly advantageous.
- Previous site experience in conjunction with a design background beneficial.
Additional Information
- The role can be either rotational (2 weeks on site followed by 1 week working from home) or based full time in country.
- 5 day standard working week Monday – Friday.
- The role is deemed to be outside IR35.
For more information contact Freddie Clerey on 01646 400700 or email freddie.clerey@insiteresourcing.com