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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.

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.

Above National Minimum Wage

• 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

Wynyard, TS22 5TB

07:30 – 16:00 Monday to Friday

12 months

July / August 2026

February 2026

25th January 2026

To apply, please click the Apply Now button and complete the form. If you are having difficulty in completing this, please contact recruitment on recruitment@cogentskills.com for assistance.

Successful candidates will be progressed to a one‑way video interview; invites will be sent via email. The video interview will be reviewed by the Hiring Manager.

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.

• 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

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 to 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.

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 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.