Fired Equipment Discipline Lead Location: Reading, UK Pay: £84,200 - £114,000 per annum

Are you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below. Our client, a leading player in the petrochemical and refining sector, is hiring for a reputable project in Reading. Join a dynamic team working on the SAMREF+ Project, which aims to develop a world-scale mixed-feed steam cracker and upgrade refinery facilities, focusing on reducing emissions and enhancing efficiency. What you'll be doing: * Provide technical leadership for fired equipment design, ensuring safety, operability, and cost-effectiveness. * Collaborate with project teams and contractors to optimise scope, manage risks, and drive value improvements. * Assess new technology proposals, ensuring they meet project standards and are appropriately qualified. * Own and develop engineering standards, specifications, and philosophies for fired equipment. * Oversee contractor deliverables, ensuring alignment with project requirements and standards. * Lead technical reviews, hazard studies, and safety assessments related to fired equipment. * Manage workload effectively, prioritising critical activities and supporting risk-based decision-making. What you'll bring: * Extensive experience in design, operation, and optimisation of combustion equipment such as fired heaters, boilers, flares, and thermal oxidisers. * Proven expertise in thermal design, emissions control, and safety safeguarding of fired equipment. * Strong background in developing engineering standards, design basis, and safety philosophies. * Experience with large-scale module design and execution strategies. * Excellent collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills. * Familiarity with upstream refining or chemical process units, especially in heavy oil upgrading or sour gas treatment. * Knowledge of industry standards and working with multicultural teams, preferably with exposure to Middle East projects. Qualifications & Certifications: * Relevant technical qualifications in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering. * Industry-standard safety and risk management certifications are advantageous. xehkeey This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a major, innovative project with a global impact. If you're ready to bring your expertise to a forward-thinking team, apply now!