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International energy company are seeking a Year in Industry  for their Energy Wholesale Division in Glasgow. Energy Wholesale is focused on delivering competitive energy from across its portfolio while minimising the environmental impact of our activities. Please not that this placement is only open to students who will be going on to study are currenlty studying for a degree that is Finance related.

Activities and Responsibilities

Assisting in the preparation of Month End Management Accounts including Income and Costs Truing Up, Variance Analysis, Posting Journals, Updating checklists and SOX controls and preparing Reports and Backup files for TB Reviews.  Also assisting with Forecast and Budget including Analysing Customer Numbers and preparing contract version splits across Markets as well as updating DuoS Costs and Consolidated Reports.

Critical Factors

Planning, Organising, Prioritising, Meeting Set Deadlines

Able to communicate well with others, knowledge of Excel as work is spreadsheet based

Qualifications

Accounting, Mathematics, English

Activities and Responsibilities

Production of weekly cashflow reports, assisting in production of monthly Profit and Loss Accounts, Balance Sheets and Cashflows, monthly monitoring of key finance processes (such as procurement), recording and monitoring of purchase card expenditure and updating of quarterly delegated list of authority policy and associated systems.

Critical Factors

Managing tight deadlines

Able to communicate well with others, knowledge of Excel as work is spreadsheet based

Qualifications

Accounting, Mathematics, English

Purpose

To assist project teams in the production and administration of project information.  To ensure the smooth operation of the office function on a day to day basis through supporting and providing a service to the internal customer.

Relationships
 
Reports to a Project Leader for on project administration and duties
Reports to the Office Manager for office related duties
Communication lines within the team of Project Assistants

Key Responsibilities

• On Project Activity

To support the project team through contributing to the production of information, and through carrying out ad hoc duties at the request of the project team.  Some duties will include:

Making physical models of projects
Producing images, preparing reports, drawings and visualizations using the appropriate IT package
Printing documents and drawings, presenting in appropriate manner (binding for example), and distributing
Updating drawing registers
Preparation of materials for exhibitions, presentations and other purposes
Project filing and archiving
Providing support during team meetings
Maintain office manual and update

• Office Activity

To communicate clearly and positively with the Office Manager and other members of the Project Assistant team to ensure a full and smooth office operation.  Some duties will include:

Covering the reception desk, taking and directing telephone calls using the switchboard system, and ensuring messages are delivered to the appropriate persons
Sorting and distribution of post
Providing refreshments and catering for meetings
Preparing the dining area for lunch, and assisting in clearing away after lunch
Ensuring office stock levels are adequate to support the office function
To observe and support Health and Safety in the office

• System Maintenance

To check printers and photocopiers once a day to ensure they are fully stocked with paper.  To respond to jams and assist staff in printer and copier use.

• IT Logistics

To assist with office moves whilst observing H&S principles.  This may include the relocation of office equipment and hardware.

• Training

To assist with the training of new Project Assistants and to take responsibility for the Project Assistant Manual, ensuring that it is up to date with relevant policies, and procedures.

To assist with the supervision of work experience placements, and provide day to day coaching to enhance their knowledge of our business.

Quantitative

To maintain systems in working order and reduce losses by efficiently communication and where necessary actively coordinating the repair of faults occurring the IT and office equipment.
Delivery of successful project information to HTA’s quality standards
Commitment to Continued Professional Development

Decision Making Authority

Most tasks require overseeing during learning and development stages.  Authorisation on decisions to be obtained
from either the Project Leader (on project related work), or the Office Manager (office related duties).

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Skills Required

• Communication and interpersonal skill
• Reliable
• Dedicated to own learning and development
• High level of intellect and logical thought processes

Qualifications / Grades

• A minimum of 3 A Levels/Advanced Highers/Highers, Grade A – C.
Ideally including Art & Design

If you are interested in this placement please contact us at scotland@yini.org.uk

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Would you like to work for a major global company, employing graduate designers, engineers, planners and business consultants.  The company offers outstanding solutions, innovation and value to its clients through a vast pool of technical expertise across the world.

Worldwide, they employ over 10000 staff in over 70 countries throughout Asia, Europe, the Americas, Australasia and the Middle East.  With over 10000 projects on-going at any one time, a wide range of engineering skills is required to ensure success.

Structures section - The successful candidates will work alongside professional engineers supporting a range of on-going projects within the Structures section.   Students will gain experience working on live projects and gain experience of project management as well as computer modelling, visualisation, GIS, drawings and engineering reports.

KEY COMPETENCIES:
Communication skills
Proactive approach
Sound problem solving abilities
Team player able to work independently without supervision

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One of the world’s leading onshore and offshore drilling and engineering contractors are seeking a Year in Industry student in their Project Services department of the engineering division.

Objective:

The company undertakes projects on behalf of a number of clients. The Project Services comprises the discrete functions of Planning, Cost Management, Estimating, Procurement, IT, Admin and Billing in support of the projects. The candidate will undertake a series of projects in one or more of the above functional areas. Typical projects would include:

• Analysis and recommendation on performance against our estimating norms both for onshore engineering and offshore construction
• Preparation of presentation material and workshops in support of our forthcoming upgrade of our cost and planning system
  
• Review of material expediting and participation in improvement process

The exact project(s) that will be worked cannot be fully defined at his stage and will depend on business priorities at the time.

Scope of work:

For each project as assigned:

• Discuss requirements with key management and support personnel to determine the best design and delivery of the project
• Liaise with RDS IT department to obtain technical assistance as required.
• Attend appropriate training where appropriate.
• Consult various technical sources to collate information required for the project.
• Prepare reports/instruction materials on any proposed new or improved way of working

As part of each project, there will be a period of hands-on experience within the respective function to better understand the business attributes before embarking on the project in detail.

Mentor:

The student will report directly to a key member of the Project Services staff (e.g. Project Services Manager, Supply Chain Manager etc) who will have responsibility for welfare and support.  The mentor will keep an overview of progress, but may delegate daily supervision of tasks to others.

Requirements

Students looking to study Business Studies, Finance, Accounts,  IT/Computing as a degree choice. Ideally have excellent Maths, organisational, communication and computer skills. Higher or equivalent in English and Maths, Accounts or Business Studies would be advantageous.

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Global leader in the rental of power and temperature control equipment, with 100 locations in 29 countries are seeking a Year in Industry student at their manufacturing facility in Dumbarton

Activities and Responsibilities
Throughout the year you will be involved in as many different areas of the company as possible. All work will be project based and will also involve practical work around the factory based on a continuous process improvement strategy and cost analysis.

Key Accountabilities
To analyse production processes and data to support the development of improvements in conjunction with production coordinators. 
Manage and take ownership of specific work based projects.

Critical Factors
Being able to communicate and work with others is a big part of the placement. You will be required to work with different people on a day to day basis and be diverse with the different approaches you take to each task.

Requirements
Good IT skills, Higher level in English & Maths, willing to learn, focused and a good listener

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International energy services company employing more than 28,000 people worldwide and operating in 50 countries and one of the global market leaders in:

• deepwater engineering
• offshore pipelines
• artificial lift using electric submersible pumps
• enhancement of oil & gas production in mature fields
• the repair and overhaul of industrial gas turbines
  

are seeking 3 Year in Industry students who will be going on to university to study Electrical, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, Chemical/Process and Instrumentation/Controls Engineering as a degree.

Good science, maths and english passes are required and applicants should be prepared to adapt to suit the requirements of a multidiscipline project.

Accommodation may be provided by the company for students willing to relocate to Aberdeen.

If you are interested in these placements then please contact us at our office in Glasgow by e-mail at scotland@yini.org.uk or on 0141 548 4152.

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Global business providing integrated power systems for use on land, at sea and in the air. are seeking a Year in Industry student to work in the their manufacturing facility where they design and manufacture compressor blades for aircraft engines

Disciplines
Engineering/ Technology/ Project Management

Key Accountabilities
Development and Implementation of Manufacturing Intelligence Systems

Activities and Responsibilities
Participate in site-wide process improvement activities:

• Planning, configuration and implementation of Manufacturing Intelligence (MI) systems across the Inchinnan site
• Problem solving and trouble-shooting to support the site IT and system
• Assist team members working on a variety of projects to introduce new systems and technologies into a broad range of different manufacturing operations
• Analyse and report process performance metrics across the different plants within the factory

Qualifications
Pre University - Science / Engineering disciplines

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Information Technology – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Web design skills and MS Project will be an advantage
• General Engineering appreciation
• Analytical approach to problem solving

Interpersonal Skills

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Major energy company who operate the electricity transmission and distribution network in the south of Scotland and the distribution network in Cheshire, Merseyside and North Wales are seeking 5 enthusiastic pre-university students who will be going to study electrical or mechanical engineering as a degree choice.

The company has an excellent training and mentoring programme for Year in Industry students. 

The company are responsible for the maintenance and repair of electrical equipment and network assets that transport electricity to around 3.3 million homes and business and the placements are in various locations around the Glasgow area.

If you are interested in these placements then please contact us at our office in Glasgow by e-mail at scotland@yini.org.uk or on 0141 548 4152.