Chemical Engineering - Process - ConocoPhillips
Cogent Skills is working with ConocoPhillips to recruit an Undergraduate Placement Chemical Process Engineer to work at its Teesside Operation. This is an excellent opportunity to work at a global oil and gas exploration and production company in a varied and interesting role, with fantastic development opportunities.
Qualification Requirements
Currently studying a degree in Chemical Engineering
Please note this position is for students seeking a placement to form part of their undergraduate degree. If you will have graduated in 2026 we are unable to consider you.
Salary - Above National Minimum Wage
Benefits
Holiday Allowance - 25 Days Holiday Allowance, plus Bank Holidays
Pension - Employee 5%, Employer 3%
Flexible Working
Discount Schemes
Employee Assistant Schemes
Onsite Parking
Onsite Canteen
Paid Sick Leave SSP
Employee recognition / awards
Away days / company parties
· Location - Wynyard TS22 5TB
Working Hours
07:30 – 16:00 Monday to Friday
Duration - 12 months
Start Date - July / August 2026
Interview Date - February 2026
Closing Date for Applications - 25th January 2026
To Apply
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Job Description
Cogent Skills is working with ConocoPhillips to recruit an Undergraduate Placement Chemical Process Engineer to work at its Teesside Operation. This is an excellent opportunity to work at a global oil and gas exploration and production company in a varied and interesting role, with fantastic development opportunities.
Job Responsibilities
We are one of the world’s largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization.
We are grounded by our SPIRIT Values – safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork. These values position us to deliver strong performance in a dynamic business – but not at all costs. We believe it’s not just what we do – it’s how we do it – that sets us apart.
We strive to make a significant difference in the communities where we live and operate. We create an inclusive environment that values all voices and opinions. Together, the different backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and perspectives of our employees drive our success.
Teesside Operations
The ConocoPhillips Norsea Terminal, located in Teesside at the mouth of the river Tees, is a crude oil reception, processing, storage, and trans-shipment installation. The terminal also fractionates natural gas liquids into ethane, propane, and butane.
The terminal’s success is built on its high performing workforce and can provide opportunities throughout your career to progress and continually develop. With ongoing production from Ekofisk and Eldfisk, other redeveloped fields and new exploration projects in the works, the future looks bright as we prepare for a lifetime to 2050.
Primary Role / responsibilities
Develop and implement Process Safety / Operating Integrity initiatives within the operating group
Monitoring and evaluating unit performance
Troubleshooting operating problems
Generating ideas and seeking out opportunities for unit optimisation
Producing process designs for projects using safety and environmental best practices
Providing engineering and economic evaluation in the screening of potential projects
Participating in project teams in the design and construction of projects
Business Expectations
Comply with UK Legislative, Regulatory and Company Safety Requirements
Takes accountability to remain compliant in the role by completing any required training in a timely manner
Act at all times with highest standards and collaborate effectively within the Process Engineering team.
Candidate Requirements
Qualifications, Key Skills & Competencies:
Undergraduate (sandwich placement) – essential
Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges – essential
Self-motivated and inquisitive - essential
Able to grasp complex concepts quickly - essential
Highly analytical with strong attention to detail - essential
Logical in their approach to value determination - essential
An excellent communicator with the interpersonal skills to work confidently within the team and the wider operations team – essential
Full UK driving licence - preferred
Reporting to the Process Engineering Team Leader
Things To Be Considered
Please be aware there is no public transport nearby.
Cogent Skills is managing the recruitment process in partnership with ConocoPhillips. To ensure fairness and equality of opportunity all applications must be made by completing the application on the Cogent Skills Placement portal. Those who have previously expressed an interest in opportunities with ConocoPhillips must also apply in this way. Please do not contact the sponsoring employer directly.
You must be able travel to the place of work to meet the working hours stated
Please be aware, if you are successful at interview, your offer will be conditional on passing a medical assessment. ConocoPhillips conducts alcohol and substance abuse testing prior to any placement in-line with their site policy. Any non-negative results will remove a candidate from consideration.
About ConocoPhillips
ConocoPhillips is one of the world’s largest independent E&P companies based on production and proved reserves. The company has a relentless commitment to safety, a passion for innovation and an ability to adapt to a dynamic marketplace. The ConocoPhillips Norsea Terminal, located in Teesside at the mouth of the river Tees, is a crude oil reception, processing, storage and trans-shipment installation. The terminal also fractionates natural gas liquids into ethane, propane and butane.
The terminals success is built on its high performing workforce and can provide opportunities throughout your career to progress and continually develop. With ongoing production from Ekofisk and Eldfisk, other redeveloped fields and new exploration projects in the works, the future looks bright as we prepare for a lifetime to 2050.
- Department
- Chemistry
- Role
- Undergraduate Placement year
- Locations
- County Durham
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Company
- ConocoPhillips
- Industry Sector
- Chemical
- Role Level
- University Placement Year
- Full Address
- Plant Facility - ConocoPhillips Petroleum Company UK Limited, Teesside Operations Seal Sands, Middlesbrough TS2 1UH
ConocoPhillips Petroleum Company, Middlesbrough
ConocoPhillips Petroleum Company UK Limited,
Teesside Operations Seal Sands,
Middlesbrough
TS2 1UH
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