We are looking for a Lead/Senior Electrical Engineerto be based at our clients West Perth Office for an initial 12 month contract.

In this role the successful candidate will be working on the development of a major onshore gas project.

Candidates must be degree qualified in Electrical Engineering (Power) including eligibility for corporate membership with Institute of Engineers Australia. Experience in conceptual, FEED and detailed electrical design as well as substation design in the onshore oil & gas industry is essential for this role.

Key skills and experience requirements:

10 years + experience in Oil and Gas projects

Strong technical background

Power systems study experience (ETAP)

Excellent working knowledge of Australian design codes and standards

Hazardous area engineering

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of QHSE, management systems, codes and standards the ability to work in a large project environment, troubleshoot technical problems and provide concise written reports. Only those with full working rights in Australia need apply.

Please email a copy of your resume to the attention of Anna Gall anna@darecontract.com.au

Our client currently has opportunities for experienced and motivated Construction Managers to join their Onshore/Offshore team.

The successful candidates should be degree qualified or with equivalent experience in managing contracts in remote regions of Western Australia consisting of Mechanical, Civil/Structural, Instrument & Electrical and/or Marine Engineering.

The candidates should have completed at least 10 years experience in the Oil and Gas industry. A key objective for all our clients projects is to complete the work injury and incident free by promotion and management of well executed HSE plans and initiatives.

Excellent communication, client liaison and planning and organisational skills are essential as well as holding a sound working knowledge of Completions and Commissioning management systems.

Attention to codes and standards and the ability to troubleshoot technical problems and provide concise written reports will also be required in this role.

These are Perth based roles which will generally relocate to site during the execution stages. Only those with full working rights in Australia need apply.

Please email a copy of your resume to the attention of Anna Gall anna@darecontract.com.au

International petroleum exploration and development company that is

currently involved in 74 projects across, 26 countries.

Reporting to the Lead Planning Engineer, the key responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to the following:

To provide a planning, control and monitoring service to the 

Environment, Government Licenses, Commercial, GHG, Supply Base & Marketing teams, covering all contractors and associated subcontractors

Development of detailed schedules in coordination with various stakeholders and contractors

Feed the above plans into the Project Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) in

Monitor progress and all aspects of the schedule, appraise and advise the Lead Planning Engineer of progress and trends in the event of any deviations from the program

Assist the Lead Planning Engineer in development of overall project monthly progress reports

Prepare clear and concise planning reports and documentation for the above plans on a regular basis (monthly / bi-monthly) including bar charts, networks, milestone and variance reports

Attend progress and coordination meetings

Provide an independent assessment of individual team's progress

To be considered for this role, relevant tertiary qualifications and prior experience in a similar Planning role is essential. The successful candidate will also possess knowledge of Planning software such as Primavera 6, Microsoft Project and Suretrack within the Oil & Gas industry. Some travel may be required to oversee subcontractor's offices, fabrication yards and work carried out on site.

This is an outstanding opportunity to get involved at the early stages of a large green field oil and gas project. This role offers exciting challenges to grow expertise in a dynamic and diverse, multicultural team environment.

Please email a copy of your cv to Chris Flint chris.flint@darecontract.com.au or call 9367 6055 to discuss.

This is an opportunity for a procurement professional to undertake all aspects of the procurement process for major subsea packages. Ideally you will have 10+ years experience with Oil & Gas Operator, with experience of project subsea materials and equipment purchasing. SAP R/3 knowledge would be an advantage.

Key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Coordinating and implementing all aspects of the FEED Contractors work relevant to the prequalification, preparation, issue, receipt, opening and assessment of tenders and award of purchase orders for long lead/critical items materials for Offshore Facilities, primarily subsea scope (e.g. line pipe, subsea umbilical, subsea valves);
• Supporting the contract management of the Offshore Facilities FEED Contract deliverables, specifically in relation to procurement deliverables by FEED Contractor;
• Ensuring the FEED Contractor is in compliance with the approved contracting and procurement procedures;
• Creating and managing SAP Purchase Orders for Offshore related requirements (as required);
• Ensuring Australian Industry Participation objectives are being considered and implemented in all procurement activities;

The successful candidate will ideally have appropriate tertiary qualifications that are supported by extensive oil and gas procurement experience, particularly in the Operator team. This should be complemented by an extensive knowledge of major subsea equipment experience and an in depth knowledge of the ITT process. Of utmost importance is the ability to work under pressure and to work as part of a team.

Please send a copy of your CV to chris.flint@darecontract.com.au or call 9367 6055 to discuss.

Based in Yokohama

Large greenfields LNG project

International petroleum exploration and development company.

The Building Project Engineer role will be responsible for the supervision of FEED and EPC Contractors Building design and work schedule, including activities associated with design documentation, tendering and implementation. In addition, technical advisory on building design from conceptualization to construction and handover will be inherent in this role.

Reporting to the Project Services Manager, the key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Provide technical support and advice with regard to building services

Ensure activities comply with environmental and quality plans

Advise, approve and supervise the Contractor's design and planning activities for buildings issues

Assist with the management of building design change approval and site query issues

Supervise OBT (Open Book Tendering) process by Contractor regarding building and associated issues

Review and comment of Contractor / Supplier documentation in a timely manner

Participate in Design Reviews and Constructability Reviews

Provide advices for development of contract strategy regarding building structures and related activities

  Provide input for development of Environmental management plan

To be considered for this role, relevant tertiary qualifications and strong experience in building design and construction is essential. Experience in Project management would be ideal as is knowledge of Australian building codes (construction will be located in Australia) and regulations and buildings in the Oil & Gas industry.

This is an outstanding opportunity to get involved at the early stages of a large green field oil and gas project. This role offers exciting challenges to grow expertise in a dynamic and diverse team environment.

To apply, please send a copy of your cv to Chris Flint chris.flint@darecontract.com.au or phone 9367 6055 to discuss.

• World class Oil & Gas company
• Contact (through to 31 July 2011), Excellent day rates on offer
•  Perth based (prime CBD location) 

One of the world's largest integrated Oil & Gas companies is currently commencing pre-FEED activities for a floating LNG facility in Australia.

This project currently requires the services of a highly experienced Operations Advisor to work closely with the engineering and management teams across all phases of the project in order to provide independent and expert advice on operational requirements and potential issues, particularly at the design stage.

This role will require significant offshore operations experience, particularly in areas such as: manning requirements, maintenance needs, Australian standards, geographical issues and logistical management.  Experience across all phases of a greenfields oil or gas project is essential.

The successful candidate will be a strong negotiator and influencer with impressive presentation and communication skills.

To apply please send your CV or contact Chris Flint on 08 9367 6055 or chris.flint@darecontract.com.au to discuss.

Senior Civil / Structural Designers (2 x) Must have 8+ years O&G experience.

Senior Subsea Designers (2 x) Must have 8+ years experience.

Project Secretary - 5yrs + project experience, together with site experience required – long term role.

Project Administration Assistants x 4 Immediate starts.  Must have excellent computer skills, be self starters .  Previous O&G project admin experience a must. (min 3-5 years).  

Document Controller – General document control then moving into specific project role.  4years + experience.

Estimator and Jnr Estimator positions required.

Senior Contracts Engineers x 2 - Really strong, steady background 10-15yrs exp.

To find out more information, please forward a copy of your resume to the attention of Anna Gall anna@darecontract.com.au

Excellent opportunity - Long term project - CBD location

Due to our clients continued growth, they now require the services of an experienced senior onshore pipeline engineer to join their team.

Synopsis
We require a contractor to provide onshore pipeline engineering expertise to development the project, ensuring optimal pipeline system selection, definition and execution from the perspective of inherent safety, operability, design integrity, constructability and project value.
The contract will commence early September until early 2013.
This contractor will provide engineering expertise to the project definition, execution and initial operations. Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, client standards/ policies, and achievement of goals and objectives assigned to the project.

Key responsibilities:
Onshore pipelines and associated facilities delivery coordination, supported by our client
Onshore Delivery team and EPCM contractor
Incorporation of HSE objectives into design, design for safety and environmental goals
Management and execution of pipeline regulatory approvals process, including pipeline risk assessment and management
Project optimisation, definition, execution and initial operations
Pipeline design engineering and development as well as providing scheduling, estimating, procurement, Quality Management and reporting input
Supporting resources' identification, direction and co-ordination
Supervision of contractors and contract engineers
Keep abreast of current and developing offshore and onshore technology with a view to implementation of new technology in development options
Supporting development of construction strategies based upon market dynamics, cost trends and regional equipment availability
Assist as required with client project tollgating inputs, including: planning, cost and schedule benchmarking, preparation of client cost estimates and budgets, Risk workshops, Independent Peer Reviews and progress reporting

Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will hold a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, with a minimum of eight years broad-based pipeline / facilities engineering experience, with extensive hands-on project experience.
Detailed knowledge of pipeline system design, delivery, management, and regulatory approval as well as onshore gas pipeline systems and

related facilities is required.
Experience with Project Economic Evaluation, CAPEX and OPEX estimating and development planning will be well regarded.

If you would like more information regarding this role, please forward a copy of your resume to the attention of Anna Gall  anna@darecontract.com.au

Our client is seeking the services of an experience Cost Engineer with experience in Offshore drilling projects.

The successful individual would be responsible for:

• Preparation of detailed monthly cost reports
• Development and implementation of cost control systems for  application in an offshore drilling and completions environments
• Reporting on earned value and project trending to maintain an updated Final Cost Forecast
• Assessing project cash flow and advising on required cash calls
• Calculating forex exposures and impacts on project reporting
• Budget preparation for AFE’s on a project basis or annualised
• Change management for scope changes related to project budgets
• Assistance with Commercial analysis and evaluation of tenders received and preparation of commercial bid reports
•  Assistance with the assessment, negotiation and agreement of claims for variation including processing of Variation Documentation
• Assessment of claims for payment and preparation of payment forms
• Interfacing with Finance group in providing cost information

Skills required

Knowledge of Offshore drilling

Preference for someone with basic planning abilities

Working knowledge of Contract law

System knowledge Essential

Oracle Financial system

Primavera P6

TIMS and Aconex DMS

Good knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite

Please email a copy of your resume to the attention of Brian Flett brian@darecontract.com.au

Urgent requirement for a Contracts Engineer.

2-3 years Contracts & Procurement experience.

Please email a copy of your resume to the attention of Anna Gall anna@darecontract.com.au