Trainee Project Engineer

at  Glacier Energy

Glacier Energy is a leading provider of specialist services, products and engineered solutions across four complementary areas of expertise. We specialise in heat transfer and pressure vessel solutions, inspection services, onsite machining and welding solutions operating across the renewables, industrial and oil and gas markets.
With a track record spanning over 85 years, Glacier Energy’s heat transfer and pressure vessel division has extensive experience in the design, manufacture, repair and refurbishment of heat exchangers and pressure vessels for a wide range of clients.
Our strong history and heritage allow us to develop and deploy innovative solutions that support the energy transition. We are at the forefront of innovation and have been working with universities and clients to produce solutions that support carbon capture usage and storage, hydrogen, energy storage and circular economy projects.
As one of the only dedicated design and manufacturing companies in the UK with specialist thermal and mechanical engineering capabilities in house, our expertise makes us a clear partner of choice for heat exchanger and pressure vessel requirements.
As our capabilities are continuously evolving and adapting towards a more sustainable future, our team needs to grow. We are therefore focused on attracting the best talent and are dedicated to creating an environment where our staff are empowered, with the ability to develop. We currently have an exciting new opportunity for a Trainee Project Engineer to join our heat transfer team in Aberdeen.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Confident to engage and liaise with others in the business.
• A pro-active approach to solving problems and getting the job done with a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Customer focused and able to develop strong working relationships with clients.
• Organised with a good appreciation of the importance of maintaining detailed accurate records.
• Capable of delivering high quality work to tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Enthusiastic with great interpersonal skills.
• A team player who ensures that they make effective contributions.
• IT literate with specific experience using Microsoft Excel, Word programs & MSproject .

• Support the co-ordination of company activities to ensure the on time, on budget and on quality delivery of projects in accordance with client’s requirements.
• Fully ascertain, understand and address all customer requirements. Liaise with customers to question, clarify or develop their requirements.
• Assist with the management and reporting of projects using the Company’s ERP system (Progress Plus).
• Help with the timely production of offshore / site work packs, manifests, tooling, surveys, quality documentation and quotations.
• Ensure that all work under their control is completed to agreed scheduled target dates.
• Deal with client third part inspectors.
• Support the timely generation and submission of quotes and other relevant documents for client approval (tenders / work packs / method statements).
• Work with Company QHSE , checking that all relevant certificates for all company equipment / third party hired equipment are checked, manifested and approved for offshore use or factory/site use.
• Maintain and report weekly project updates.
• Updating of P+ as required for forward load and forecasting.
• Update manpower resource sheet on a weekly basis for offshore and site.
• Update and issue current client reports on a weekly basis.
• Work in a manner that protects the health, safety and welfare of self and others.
• Work with colleagues to continuously improve the company’s working practices.
• Maintenance of sales order and enquiry “promised dates” in P+ to ensure accurate forecasting.
• Attend appropriate meetings for reporting purposes when required.
• Adhere to all Company policies and procedures including quality, safety, environmental and HR.