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Job Posted: an hour ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Rochester, Kent
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job title: Asset Engineer Process & Operations
Location: Isle of Grain - (Rochester) - Onsite
Contract type: Inside IR35 -Umbrella company
Duration:6 months
Our Client an Energy infrastructure company are seeking Asset Engineer and this role is placed within Oil & Gas, Energy and Construction industry based in Rochester location for a 6 months contract Inside IR35.
Role:
We are seeking a skilled Asset Engineer - Process & Operations to join our Asset team at the Isle of Grain site. This is a hands-on role focused on monitoring and analysing operational processes to ensure optimal efficiency, safety, and reliability across the plant.
You'll work closely with Operations and Maintenance teams to identify underperforming assets, conduct root cause analysis, and implement practical solutions that enhance performance while minimising disruption.
Responsibilities:
As a Asset Engineer you will be responsible for the following activities
Performance analysis and diagnostics: You will Investigate and diagnose asset performance issues, either through direct reporting from Operations or by conducting reviews such as monthly meetings, process surveillance, or utilisation reports. Define desired outcomes for improvement initiatives while minimising disruption to plant operations and avoiding unnecessary burdens on Maintenance teams.
Process and System Optimisation: You will lead initiatives to improve operational efficiency, such as streamlining maintenance capture in Maximo, managing Risk Register items, and implementing solutions that may involve Change Requests (CRs) or operational expenditure (OPEX).Example initiatives may include optimising equipment running order, refining inspection processes, or improving preventive maintenance strategies.
Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration- Develop a strong understanding of site operations and maintenance practices across C&I, Mechanical, Electrical, and Cyber/Systems disciplines.
Stakeholder Engagement and Reporting- Present findings, recommendations, and data-driven insights to managers and senior leadership in a clear, structured manner. Use tools such as Power BI and emerging technologies (e.g., machine learning, Cognite) to support data-driven decision making.
Qualifications & Experience
Asset Engineer will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with root cause analysis expertise.
Proficiency in Power BI and other reporting tools.
Experience with maintenance systems (e.g., Maximo) and change management.
Knowledge of site operations across multiple disciplines.
Familiarity with emerging technologies for asset optimisation.
Minimum 2 years' experience in UK Gas/LNG, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or COMAH sites (e.g., LNG production, cryogenic pipelines, gas compression).
Interested?
If you're a proactive engineer with a passion for improving asset performance and operational efficiency, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact us to learn more!
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