Project Engineer, Operations Management

The Project Engineer provides technical engineering expertise and project management support to the Operations, Asset Management and Commercial teams to ensure the successful delivery of operational, capital maintenance and growth projects across the Channel Islands. The role is responsible for delivering projects from initial concept through to commissioning, handover and project close-out, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.

With a focus on Electrical, Control and Instrumentation (EC&I) engineering, the role acts as a technical subject matter expert throughout all stages of project delivery, including hazard studies, design, specification, commissioning and validation. The Project Engineer also supports operational and maintenance activities, contributes to asset integrity and asset information initiatives, develops engineering standards and procedures, and provides technical guidance to operational and technician teams.

Working across both Guernsey and Jersey and as part of the wider engineering community within Islands Energy Group, the role supports the sharing of best practice and participates in the management on-call rota.Key Working RelationshipsEmploy a close working relationship with Asset Operations Lead, Asset Information Manager, LPG Site Manager and Site Controller, Plant technicians, maintenance personnel and all other relevant internal/external stakeholders.

Project Delivery & Engineering

• Deliver engineering projects from initiation through to commissioning, handover and end-project reporting.
• Act as the EC&I technical lead throughout project lifecycle activities including HAZOP, LOPA, design, commissioning and validation.
• Develop improvement projects, prepare CAPEX requests and convert concepts into detailed engineering solutions.
• Manage Capital Maintenance and Capital Growth projects, controlling financial, schedule, quality and project risks.
• Prepare Project Initiation Documents and supporting project documentation in accordance with the Capital Project Framework and internal guidelines.
• Provide technical support in the design, specification and delivery of engineering projects across LPG and Network operational areas.
• Develop and implement engineering standards, procedures and controls to ensure EC&I systems are managed safely and effectively.
• Identify and coordinate the technical resources, skills and third-party support required to deliver successful projects.
• Manage and oversee third-party contractors to ensure safe and effective delivery of works.

Operational Support & Asset Management

• Provide technical support, engineering analysis and technical reviews to Operations and Asset Management teams.
• Support operational and maintenance activities, particularly within areas of technical expertise.
• Support the effective development and utilisation of Asset Information Systems and the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Provide engineering input to asset information and asset integrity improvement initiatives.
• Assist in developing and improving Asset Integrity Management systems and frameworks.
• Support engineering projects and operational activities across both Guernsey and Jersey sites.

Technical Leadership & Collaboration

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to technicians and operational teams, supporting future capability development.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the wider Islands Energy Group to share technical knowledge and best practice.
• Deliver technical reports, presentations and briefings to project stakeholders and the wider business.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and implementing solutions aligned to IEG values.

Health & Safety

• Ensure Health & Safety policies, procedures and management systems are implemented and followed throughout project and engineering activities.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the IEG Health & Safety Team.
• Take an active role in promoting a positive health and safety culture across engineering and operational activities.
• Ensure engineering and project activities appropriately consider operational and process safety risks.

Service Delivery

• Successfully deliver objectives and outcomes agreed with the Head of Channel Islands Site Operations.
• Achieve defined performance and delivery outcomes across all areas of responsibility.
• Monitor project and operational performance, identify variances and ensure corrective actions are implemented and closed.

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