NES Fircroft

A leading engineering staffing provider is looking for an experienced AI Graph Engineer to design and build workflows and semantic models for the Oil & Gas industry. The role offers a full-time initial 6-month contract with the potential to transition to permanent employment or contract extension. It requires expertise in LangGraph, knowledge graphs, and industry-specific data models. The position is hybrid, with 2-3 office days required, located outside London, and pays high rates according to experience.

A leading gas turbine maintenance provider is seeking a Repair Engineer in Aberdeen. The role involves providing engineering support for all production processes, reviewing components to meet customer requirements, and developing technical documentation. Candidates should have experience in gas turbine overhaul and relevant technical skills. The position offers an opportunity to work in a supportive team environment focused on continuous improvement and technical excellence.

Job Title: AI Graph Engineer (Senior) Positions Available: x2 Salary: High rates on offer, contact for details - Initial daily pay rate for contract period before converting to salary Location: Abingdon, outside London Hours: Full time Monday to Friday Hybrid: Hybrid working with 2-3 office days in Abingdon - fully remote may be an option for the right candidate Contract: FULL TIME initial 6 month contract, treating this as a 'probation' type period, and if all goes well in the first 3-6 months then transitioning to permanent staff position or extending contract if preferred Key Experience Required: someone that has experienced defining and building semantic models, ontologies, and taxonomies aligned with Oil & Gas industry data. About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled AI Agent Engineer with deep experience in LangGraph, agentic AI workflows, ontology-driven knowledge graphs, and data systems integration. This role will focus on designing and building agentic workflows that enable natural-language querying across structured and unstructured data to deliver intelligent insights for analytics and decision-making. Candidate will architect and implement multi-step AI agents, integrate them with enterprise data platforms, and build semantic layers that support reasoning, retrieval, planning, and autonomous task execution across heterogeneous data sources. Experience in Oil & Gas data domains such as drilling, production, subsurface, HSE, or asset operations is highly preferred. Key Responsibilities Knowledge Graph & Ontology Engineering Define and build semantic models, ontologies, and taxonomies aligned with Oil & Gas industry data. Architect and maintain knowledge graphs that integrate with enterprise data sources. Implement embeddings-assisted retrieval, RAG pipelines, and cross-domain entity linking. AI Agent & Workflow Development Design, build, and scale LangGraph-based agentic workflows for natural-language data exploration, insights generation, and analytics automation. Implement autonomous workflows including planning, retrieval, reasoning, and tool execution. Build modular, stateful agents capable of multi-step reasoning, context retention, and complex decision flows. Data Systems Integration Connect AI agents with relational databases (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle), graph databases (Neo4j, Neptune), and data lakes (S3, ADLS, Delta Lake). Build pipelines to ingest, index, and query both structured and unstructured data. Develop semantic query layers for NL-to-SQL, NL-to-GraphQL, or NL-to-SPARQL translations. Application & API Development Build Python services, APIs, and microservices for agent orchestration and data access. Collaborate with data engineering, analytics, and domain experts to deploy scalable solutions. Oil & Gas Domain Expertise Understand industry data models such as drilling logs, production data, wellbore schemas, seismic metadata, engineering documents, and operations workflows. Translate industry use cases into agentic AI workflows that deliver actionable insights. Required Skills & Experience Core Technical Skills LangGraph for agent orchestration (planning, memory, tools, multi-agent workflows). Python (advanced proficiency). Knowledge Graphs: building ontologies, semantic models, RDF/OWL, SPARQL. Graph Databases: Neo4j, Neptune or similar. Relational Databases: PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle; query optimization. Data Lakes: S3, ADLS, Delta Lake, Parquet/Arrow. RAG / Vector Databases: Postgres, Pinecone, Weaviate, Qdrant, Chroma or equivalent. Natural Language Query Systems: NL-to-SQL, semantic query engines, embedding models. AI/ML Skills Experience with LLM-based systems, prompt engineering, and structured agent design. Knowledge of retrieval strategies, hybrid search, and memory architectures. Familiarity with OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar model providers. Architecture & Engineering Skills Microservices architecture, API development, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes). CI/CD and production ML/AI deployment best practices. Industry Skills Oil & Gas data models and standards (PPDM, WITSML, PRODML, RESQML preferred). Understanding of drilling operations, production operations, subsurface data, or engineering documents. Preferred Qualifications 6-10+ years of experience in data engineering, AI engineering, or knowledge graph engineering. 1+ years hands on experience with LangChain/LangGraph or agentic AI frameworks. Experience designing enterprise-scale semantic or knowledge-centric systems. Prior experience implementing NLQ (natural language query) for analytics or BI. Experience in Oil & Gas digital transformation projects. Soft Skills Excellent problem solving and conceptual modeling skills. Ability to work cross functionally with data engineering, cloud teams, and business SMEs. Strong communication and technical documentation skills. Ability to translate ambiguous business requirements into technical workflows. With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

A leading engineering staffing provider seeks an experienced Business Continuity Analyst to develop and write BCP and ECP plans at their Warwick site. The role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure robust planning and response to operational disruptions, requiring proven BCP/ECP experience. Ideal candidates have certifications in business continuity and a background in operations or engineering. Join us to enhance organizational resilience and ensure compliance with industry standards.

A leading engineering staffing provider is seeking a Principal WTG Engineer in London for a long-term contract. The role involves turbine design support and collaboration with external contractors. Ideal candidates should be Chartered Engineers with experience in aeroelastic and aerodynamic design for both floating and fixed offshore wind substructures. This position requires in-office presence 3 days a week and offers competitive benefits.

Workshop Mechanical Technician - Based Aberdeen - ongoing contract Start: ASAP Experience: Surface Well Test equipment maintenance (preference), will consider candidates with maintenance experience on pipework, valves and other pressure control equipment. Qualifications: HNC Mechanical or demonstrable experience in similar role. With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

NES Fircroft is looking for a Principal WTG Engineer to support their Offshore wind client, based in London. This is a long term, rolling 12 month (outside IR35) contract and will require the individual to be based 3 days per week in the office. As Principal Engineer, you will report to the Floating ILA Engineering Manager within the Offshore Wind business line, supporting all activities related to turbine design and interface with the turbine OEM. The client is ideally looking for a Chartered Engineer, with aeroelastic / aero-dynamics design experience, on both floating & fixed offshore wind substructures. Responsibilities Building and verification of aeroelastic model of the turbine Manage the turbine controller tuning and development Perform all required checks of the turbine and controller Support the turbine tower design Monitor, support and verify the ILA Laise with external contractors related to the turbine model and controller Participate in the technical meetings with clients Provide a support to the Offshore Wind business unit activities, in terms of advanced and non-conventional structural analyses and numerical simulations Write comprehensive and top quality industry standard technical reports Additional requirements Technical skills: codes and standards, including DNV and IEC, turbine design, WTG IT skills: engineering software (OrcaFlex, Bladed, Fast) and MS365 With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

A leading Oil & Gas Operator is hiring an Instrument Engineer for a long-term project in the UK. This role involves technical work on instrumentation integrity, maintenance support, and safety assurance at two major gas terminals. Candidates should have 5-10 years of experience, with an HNC/HND minimum and a solid understanding of gas operations. This position offers stability, involvement in critical projects, and the chance to make a real impact on operational performance.

Role: Business Continuity Analyst Location: Warwick Our engineering client is looking for a hands on, experienced Business Continuity & Emergency Planning lead to join on a contract basis at their Warwick site. The primary objective of this role is to develop and write comprehensive, fit for purpose Business Continuity (BCP) and Emergency Contingency Plans (ECP) tailored to our organisation, which is a project based electrical engineering business spanning a number of sectors, including Defence, with a manufacturing footprint and remote sites around the UK. Working closely with stakeholders across Business segments, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Facilities, IT, and leadership to build out structured, detailed plans that improve our resilience, compliance, and readiness to respond to a wide range of disruptions. Key Responsibilities Take ownership of writing and producing robust, practical Business Continuity and Emergency Contingency Plans. Translate existing processes, risks, and dependencies into structured documentation aligned with industry standards. Ensure plans are tailored to the specific needs of our engineering and operational environment. Work with frontline teams, managers, and executive stakeholders to gather input and validate plans. Support live incidents or simulations as needed. Business Continuity (BCP) Design continuity strategies that safeguard critical operations and engineering workflows. Conduct business impact assessments (BIAs) and work with departments to identify recovery priorities and timeframes. Develop recovery strategies and supporting documentation in collaboration with key teams. Facilitate testing and validation of plans through scenario exercises. Ensure alignment with frameworks such as ISO 22301. Emergency Contingency Planning (ECP) Write detailed emergency response plans for a range of scenarios (e.g., fire, utility failure, hazardous events). Document roles, responsibilities, escalation paths, and site specific protocols. Coordinate emergency drills and incorporate findings into plan refinements. Integrate health and safety, engineering protocols, and communication procedures. Skills & Experience Proven experience developing and writing BCP and/or ECP documentation in a complex operational environment. Strong understanding of business continuity, crisis response, emergency planning, and risk mitigation. Able to work independently and gather technical input from across departments. Confident engaging with engineering, safety, facilities, and leadership teams. Familiarity with ISO 22301 or similar standards is preferred. Preferred Qualifications Certification in Business Continuity (e.g. CBCI, CBCP) or Emergency Management. Background in operations, engineering, risk, or health & safety. Experience working in industries such as utilities, infrastructure, manufacturing, or facilities heavy environments. With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

NES Fircroft on behalf of a leading Oil & Gas Operator are hiring an Instrument Engineer to join a long-term project supporting two major UK gas terminals. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys hands on technical work, solving daily instrumentation challenges, and influencing how a discipline operates. You'll be working across instrumentation integrity, maintenance support, upgrades, troubleshooting, and safety assurance - including involvement in HAZOPs, LOPAs, Fire & Gas, ESD systems, ATEX, and more. Plenty of variety, strong visibility, and the chance to make a real impact on operational performance. What we're looking for: Strong instrumentation background within Oil & Gas (ideally 5-10 yrs) HNC/HND minimum; Chartered preferred Solid understanding of onshore/offshore gas operations Confident with safety critical systems and Management of Change Someone who enjoys supporting technicians and improving discipline standards Role details: Based in Norwich (travel to Bacton & Dimlington) Monday-Friday Long term opportunity with real stability High impact work supporting key UK assets If you're an Instrument Engineer looking for a stable, technically varied role with lots of responsibility and involvement across site activities, please apply! With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

Aker Solutions are hiring Instrument Commissioning Technicians for Jackdaw HUC. This position is inside of IR35 and will be offered on a PAYE contract basis. Mobilisation is scheduled for 21st of January (Standby will be applicable if the mob date is delayed) 6 month contract, 3x3 Rota. You will need in date offshore certs and the right to work in the UK Preference likely to be given towards people with Shell CEP/CIP and previous HUC experience With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

Aker Solutions are hiring Mechanical Commissioning Technicians for Jackdaw HUC. This position is inside of IR35 and will be offered on a PAYE contract basis. Mobilisation is scheduled for 21st of January (Standby will be applicable if the mob date is delayed) 6 month contract, 3x3 Rota. You will need in date offshore certs and the right to work in the UK Preference likely to be given towards people with Shell CEP/CIP and previous HUC experience With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

Overview Structural Engineer - Iron & Steel Plants Purpose: Design and analyse safe, sustainable, and cost-effective structures for iron and steel facilities. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and project requirements. Responsibilities Produce and review technical documentation (drawings, specs, calculations, manuals). Act as the structural lead on projects, ensuring technical integrity and commercial viability. Liaise with internal teams, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors. Conduct structural calculations and review civil engineering aspects. Oversee manufacturing, testing, and installation of structures. Participate in safety reviews and risk assessments. Advise on construction methodologies and best practices. Skills & Competencies Strong grasp of heavy industry turnkey projects. Proficient in structural design and calculations (MathCAD/Excel). Basic CAD skills (Autodesk preferred); advanced 3D CAD is a plus. Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations. Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Experience & Qualifications Minimum 2 years in industrial structural engineering. Degree in Structural Engineering preferred; HNC/HND considered. Experience in heavy industry or iron & steel sector desirable. Project lifecycle exposure and professional membership advantageous.

A leading engineering firm in Tees Valley is seeking a Structural Engineer to design and analyse safe and sustainable structures for iron and steel facilities. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 2 years of experience in industrial structural engineering, with strong skills in structural design and calculations. Responsibilities include producing technical documentation and acting as the structural lead on projects. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Job Title: AI Graph Enineer (Senior) Positions Available: x2 Salary: High rates on offer, contact for details - Initial daily pay rate for contract period before converting to salary Location: Abingdon, outside London Hours: Full time Monday to Friday Hyrbid: Hybrid working with 2-3 office days in Abingdon - fully remote may be an option for the right candidate Contract: FULL TIME initial 6 month contract, they are treating this as a â probation' type period, and if all goes well in the first 3-6 months then they will transition you into a permanent staff position or extend the contract if preferred Key Experience Requried: someone that has experience defining and buildig semantic models, ontologies, and taxonomies aligned with Oil & Gas industry data. About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled AI Agent Engineer with deep experience in LangGraph, agentic AI workflows, ontology-driven knowledge graphs, and data systems integration. This role will focus on designing and building agentic workflows that enable natural-language querying across structured and unstructured data to deliver intelligent insights for analytics and decision-making. Candidate will architect and implement multi-step AI agents, integrate them with enterprise data platforms, and build semantic layers that support reasoning, retrieval, planning, and autonomous task execution across heterogeneous data sources. Experience in Oil & Gas data domains such as drilling, production, subsurface, HSE, or asset operations is highly preferred. Key Responsibilities Knowledge Graph & Ontology Engineering Define and build semantic models, ontologies, and taxonomies aligned with Oil & Gas industry data. Architect and maintain knowledge graphs that integrate with enterprise data sources. Implement embeddings-assisted retrieval, RAG pipelines, and cross-domain entity linking. AI Agent & Workflow Development Design, build, and scale LangGraph-based agentic workflows for natural-language data exploration, insights generation, and analytics automation. Implement autonomous workflows including planning, retrieval, reasoning, and tool execution. Build modular, stateful agents capable of multi-step reasoning, context retention, and complex decision flows. Data Systems Integration Connect AI agents with relational databases (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle), graph databases (Neo4j, Neptune), and data lakes (S3, ADLS, Delta Lake). Build pipelines to ingest, index, and query both structured and unstructured data. Develop semantic query layers for NL-to-SQL, NL-to-GraphQL, or NL-to-SPARQL translations. Application & API Development Build Python services, APIs, and microservices for agent orchestration and data access. Collaborate with data engineering, analytics, and domain experts to deploy scalable solutions. Oil & Gas Domain Expertise Understand industry data models such as drilling logs, production data, wellbore schemas, seismic metadata, engineering documents, and operations workflows. Translate industry use cases into agentic AI workflows that deliver actionable insights. Required Skills & Experience Core Technical Skills LangGraph for agent orchestration (planning, memory, tools, multi-agent workflows). Python (advanced proficiency). Knowledge Graphs: building ontologies, semantic models, RDF/OWL, SPARQL. Graph Databases: Neo4j, Neptune or similar. Relational Databases: PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle; query optimization. Data Lakes: S3, ADLS, Delta Lake, Parquet/Arrow. RAG / Vector Databases: Postgres, Pinecone, Weaviate, Qdrant, Chroma or equivalent. Natural Language Query Systems: NL-to-SQL, semantic query engines, embedding models. AI/ML Skills Experience with LLM-based systems, prompt engineering, and structured agent design. Knowledge of retrieval strategies, hybrid search, and memory architectures. Familiarity with OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar model providers. Architecture & Engineering Skills Microservices architecture, API development, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes). CI/CD and production ML/AI deployment best practices. Industry Skills Oil & Gas data models and standards (PPDM, WITSML, PRODML, RESQML preferred). Understanding of drilling operations, production operations, subsurface data, or engineering documents. Preferred Qualifications 6-10+ years of experience in data engineering, AI engineering, or knowledge graph engineering. 1+ years hands-on experience with LangChain/LangGraph or agentic AI frameworks. Experience designing enterprise-scale semantic or knowledge-centric systems. Prior experience implementing NLQ (natural language query) for analytics or BI. Experience in Oil & Gas digital transformation projects. Soft Skills Excellent problem-solving and conceptual modeling skills. Ability to work cross-functionally with data engineering, cloud teams, and business SMEs. Strong communication and technical documentation skills. Ability to translate ambiguous business requirements into technical workflows. With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

Role Summary/Purpose We are seeking a highly skilled Field Engineer with deep expertise in power delivery systems, switchgear, and PLC-based automation of industrial, commercial and utility processes particularly in the field of critical power controls. This Field Engineer will also be able to perform installation, troubleshooting, repair and preventative maintenance on electrical distribution equipment. The ideal candidate works as a member of a work group to meet assigned objectives, demonstrates leadership, and ensures projects are executed on time and within budget. Essential Responsibilities Provide knowledge of and conduct work activities in compliance with the NES Fircroft HSE (Health, Safety and Environment, and Safety Manual & Safety policy at all times. Maintain compliance with all safety policies, NFPA70E electrical safety standards, and company protocols. Develop and further expand technical knowledge and expertise, currently recognized industry standards for engineering ability Have extensive knowledge of PLC automation and control tools (Emerson/ABB), distributed I/O systems, and HMI Development (Human Machine Interface). Program and configure PLC systems, distributed I/O, and HMI interfaces for power monitoring and automation. Be responsible for hands-on execution of projects including Startup, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, engineering, design and repair of Power Delivery equipment including switchgear, Circuit Breakers, PLCs, Relays, Power Management Controls systems and other Power related equipment & controls. Develop electrical equipment layouts, schematics, network architectures, and bills of material. Participate in 24/7 on-call support for high-priority clients when needed. Perform administrative functions such as writing technical reports, ordering materials, securing quotations, preparing job status reports, reports to customers, time sheet, and expense sheets on a complete timely, and thorough basis. Exercise good judgment in controlling costs and expenditures of company funds. Protect the company's capital investments by properly safeguarding and maintaining that equipment for which you are responsible Strive to achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction in all transactions and relationships Qualifications/Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (OR a High School Diploma with a minimum of 8 years of engineering / field experience in automation controls) Minimum of 5 years of field engineering experience Proficiency in: o PLC programming tools such as (Proficy Machine Edition, ABB Automation Builder) o HMI development (Cimplicity HMI, Wonderware, or similar platforms) o Protective relay programming (Multilin, SEL, etc.) o AutoCAD for electrical design Strong knowledge of switchgear, circuit breakers, and low/medium voltage systems. Strong Computer skills to include Outlook, Excel, and Word Ability and willingness to travel approximately 50% as required. Ability and willingness to possess and maintain a valid passport and driver's license. NES Fircroft will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Desired Characteristics: Familiarity with critical facility automation for data centers, utilities, and industrial applications. Technical skills in testing of power distribution and delivery to include Low Voltage and Medium Voltage Breakers, Switchgear, Relays is a plus. Ability to build strong customer relationships Demonstrated ability to work effectively with minimum supervision Demonstrated problem-solving and communication skills Customer service oriented With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

Job Title: Instrument and Protective Systems Engineer Location: Grangemouth Contract Type: Permanent Full-Time UK RTW REQUIRED Description: Reporting to the I&PS Engineering Team Leader, the post holder will be responsible for providing specialist engineering, safety and technical support to the asset teams in matters relating to all manners of field instrumentation and protective systems. Accountabilities: Responsible for maintaining the asset and protective systems integrity. Address day to day discipline operations support issues related to SIS, F&G, bad actors etc, through daily Ops meeting and asset team Management of local instrument and SIS spares, and health care provision. Provide input to remaining life determination and extension, obsolescence studies and asset life strategies. Day to day management and continuous improvement of the SIS LoPs across the area / asset by reviewing associated KPI data e.g. overrides/bypasses, overdue proof testing, SIS demands, failure data, etc and coordinating any necessary changes due to actual field performance. Implement/manage minor I&PS modifications, and provide technical review, through the management of change system. SIS Lifecycle management to IEC 61508/61511 â ensure all roles/responsibilities are covered and ensure that requirements are being met to maintain SIS integrity. Provide input and support to Projects and TARs. Development and implementation of improvement proposals in the area of asset and maintenance management Define technical specifications for requisitions in the context of equipment modifications and replacements. Providing technical support in trouble shooting and emergency situations. As a specialist, provide training and education to the Technician and Operator population. Develop and maintain the required functional safety documentation as defined in BS EN 61511 SPECIAL FEATURES Fault finding and optimisation of compressor control systems. Commissioning, modification and fault analysis of Honeywell Safety Manager or Triconex V11 Safety Systems. Risk assessment and asset management relating to the safe operation of equipment Carry out SIF reliability studies and develop calculations using appropriate software(e.g. TRAC, exSILentia, ISOGRAPH) Requires an extensive knowledge of field instrumentation spanning pneumatic instrumentation to current day technology. Participation in HAZOP and LOPA workshops and review of output. Knowledge of the functional safety lifecycle. Commissioning, modification and fault analysis of package PLC systems including Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi Knowledge of machinery protection systems including Bently Nevada Qualifications and technical experience: Hold an engineering degree in electrical engineering, or equivalent subject. TUV FSE (SIS) Certification At least 5 years of technical experience in a technical role (discipline engineering, maintenance management) in Oil and Gas Upstream, Midstream or Downstream environments. Extensive knowledge of applicable international safety standards Experienced in the coaching, influencing and development of professional engineers. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

Jot Title: Software Engineer x2 Positions: Senior Software Engineer, Team Lead Permanent Staff Positions Location: Abingdon, just outside London Hybrid working available, ideally 3 days based in the office Salary: please get in touch and I will reply straight away with salary details (highly negotiable) Must have skills: - Java, Eclipse RCP/SWT - Strong problem-solving abilities - Clear communication skills - Evidence of being able to solve algorithmic problems - Evidence of experience working on large monolithic thick-client applications and demonstrate how they are different than web-based applications from an engineering perspective Very nice to have: - Experience with using AI with development - Domain experience (Geophysics or another geoscience related field) Subsurface Senior Java Application developer Responsibilities include: â Collaborate closely with geophysicists, data scientists, and software engineers to translate scientific domain requirements into robust on-prem or Cloud software solutions. â Design, develop, and maintain high-performance applications for geophysical and geological data analysis, interpretation and visualization (e.g., seismic, horizon, fault, velocity model, etc.) â Present architectural designs and technical proposals to the architecture review board. â Ability to break down development tasks and lay out clear implementation roadmaps. â Implement and optimize computation algorithms â Design and develop both thin and thick client applications that interact with cloudbased microservices. â Ensure high code quality through unit testing, code reviews, security hardening and continuous integration with other domain tools â Provide technical support and lead user troubleshooting sessions to resolve issues and ensure smooth operation of DSG application. â Mentor junior developers and actively contribute to architectural and implementation decisions. â Embrace Agile/Scrum methodologies, delivering and demonstrating working solutions at the end of each sprint â Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in geophysical computing and software development. Required Education and Skills â BS or MS degree in computer science, Geoscience, Applied Mathematics, or a related engineering discipline. â Minimum of 10 years of experience in software development using Java â Ability to break down complex development tasks and define clear, actionable implementation of roadmaps. â Strong Java proficiency is required â C++ knowledge and experience a strong benefit â Proficiency with development tools and environments: o GitLab, Eclipse RCP/SWT, VS Code, CI/CD pipelines o Performance tools: VisualVM, JMC/JFR, Async o Operating systems: Windows and Linux â Hands-on experience using GitHub Copilot to accelerate code implementation and enhance development productivity. â Must be self-motivated but be able to work well in a team environment Desired Experience â Knowledge with geoscience software tools and formats: o SEG-Y, Landmark seismic BRICK, CMP, OpenVDS o DSG, Petrel, Kingdom, GeoFrame, or PaleoScan â Familiarity with cloud platforms and distributed computing: o Restful API design and implementation o AWS and Azure o Tools for scalable data processing: Kubernetes, Spark â Experience with Java 2D graphics and 3D OpenGL programming. â Experience with scientific computing libraries and frameworks: o Python: NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, TensorFlow (for ML/AI) o C++/Java: CUDA (for GPU acceleration) o Angular or React o Microservice: Quarkus, Spring Boot, AWS API Gateway o Docker, Kubernetes With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

NES Fircroft are currently recruiting an offshore Medic HSEA Advisor for a major Oil & Gas client. This is a long-term contract, initial 12 months with opportunity for on-going work. This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic individual to join our Client a leading Oil & Gas operators QSSHE team, supporting various offshore assets in the Southern North Sea. Key Responsibilities: Provide emergency medical response, primary medical care, and occupational health services. Ensure medical equipment and consumables are maintained. Act as a focal point for RIDDOR reporting and various HSE functions, including COSHH, noise management, manual handling, HAVs, asbestos, potable water, and radiation protection. Deliver safety coaching and compliance support to offshore personnel. Conduct inductions, training, audits, and risk assessments. Support safety meetings, emergency exercises, and environmental compliance. Requirements: Offshore Medic Certificate. OGUK Offshore Survival. NEBOSH Health & Safety Certificate (Diploma preferred). Occupational hygiene qualifications (Asbestos, COSHH, Noise, Vibration) preferred. Radiation Protection Supervisor qualification (preferred). Strong risk assessment, incident investigation, and auditing skills. Rotation: 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off, 12-hour shifts Mobilisation: From Norwich Travel & Accommodation: Mileage covered or economy travel; hotel provided night before mobilisation if required. Duration: Min 12months + Interested in making a difference apply today! With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

Expansion Manager - Major CCS Infrastructure Project • • Teesside (with regular UK travel) NES Fircroft are working this role an exclusive basis with The Northern Endurance Partnership The Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) is delivering one of the UK's most important low-carbon infrastructure projects, building the onshore and offshore pipelines, storage sites and wells that will safely transport millions of tonnes of CO2 to the North Sea. This work is central to decarbonising Teesside and the Humber and to achieving the UK's net zero goals. We're now looking for a senior Expansion Manager to lead the next phase: a programme including an 88km onshore pipeline, 100km of offshore pipelines, two new CO2 storage sites and wells. Why this role matters You'll be responsible for shaping and delivering a critical part of the UK's energy transition, taking a multi-billion-pound infrastructure programme through development, regulatory approvals, and Final Investment Decision (FID). What you'll do: Lead the integrated Expansion programme - onshore & offshore scope through project development and beyond FID. Build and resource the project organisation (team, contractors, systems, governance). Oversee strategy for contracting, procurement, cost, schedule, risk and HSSE. Drive regulatory and consenting activity, including Development Consent Order (DCO). Act as a key interface with regulators, government, industry partners and local stakeholders. Deliver a competitive, safe and world-class CO2 transport and storage solution. What we're looking for: Extensive experience leading large, complex infrastructure projects, ideally across pipelines, offshore assets, and wells. Deep understanding of project governance, assurance frameworks, and risk management. Strong stakeholder management skills with experience engaging regulators and government. Strategic thinker who can operate in complex, ambiguous environments and build collaboration across multiple organisations. CCUS or energy transition experience would be a real advantage. This is a unique opportunity to lead a first-of-a-kind UK project and make a direct impact on national decarbonisation efforts. With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.