Happy New Year!

Welcome to the new shiny, and straight out of the packet 2014!!

What will 2014 have in store for use here at Proeon? Well we're sure that if it is as good as 2013 has been then we're doing alright. We could not have done it without you, our clients, suppliers, and supporters! 

You'll have noticed that our refreshed website is now live and that almost on a daily basis there are new things appearing on here, so keep comming back for more updates, news and information on our services, and of course remember you can catch up with regular going's on @proeon on Twitter and of course LinkedIn and Facebook.

If you're more of a traditionalist, do feel free to call in for a coffee and a chat with us here at Hethel!

The new website is on its way... sneak peak!

Well here at Proeon Towers we're hard at work doing the finishing touches to the new Proeon System's website ahead of the official launch with coffee on tap, and a packet of cookies to consume on the 1st of December is looking likely. Unfortunately that does mean that the old website is starting to make less sense than normal as data is ported, updated, and uploaded to the new site offline. But as you can I'm sure see from the sneak-peak above the new site (LHS) is a lot slicker and matches our new promotional materials, and business direction.

Watch this space...

Proeon in Aberdeen!

After opening our new Aberdeen office we feel it is only appropriate to host a modest introduction event for our Aberdeen neighbours.

The event, to be held at the Malmaison Hotel, on the 30th of October will be a good opportunity for an after-work drink courtesy of BrewDog Brewery (soft drinks also available) and a bite to eat.

The evening will be a chance to meet key Proeon staff and hear what Proeon offers in control solutions. Presentations start at 4pm with complementary buffet and drinks from 5:30pm.

As spaces are limited please contact Will. 

Another wave of recruiting!

With Summer well and truly under way, there is an eager anticipation in the air here at Proeon HQ! Not only have we had the excitement of Royal babies, summer BBQ's and scorching weather there is even more excitement on the horizon. The new website will be up and running by the end of summer, with increased functionality and some nice pictures to show the world what we are doing. On top of all this the team continues to grow! Proeon are looking for another three people to join our fast growing and forward looking company.

We're looking for experienced Control Systems Design Engineers, an Administrative Assistant and a Technical Sales Engineer. Experience in gas turbine control or F&G systems is a distinct advantage for the technical roles. All roles are based at our offices at Hethel. Interested? - then contact us. Know someone who might be? - then pass on our details.  

Visit our Careers page to view the full Job Specifications

Refreshing change...

Well it has been a little while, but we're giving the Proeon Systems website a bit of a refresh. As more of our clients look us up on line and we direct interest from other media for example; Twitter, LinkedIn etc the information we portray on the website and how you the reader interface with it has to be reviewed. Later this month we'll be altering the website subtly to include our core offerings, Consultancy, Systems, and Services, and within those areas we’ll have an easy to use description, example and download, to guide and enlighten the reader.    

The refreshed website will have new images and information on the growing team; we’ve moved on a lot since we started nearly ten years ago with just Kevin and Eddie. We’ll also have and area dedicated to our growing business in Fire and Gas panels thanks to the exclusive licence with Scame Sistemi. We’ll still have all the great News and Twitter feeds, but with a fresh look which we’re sure you’ll be happy to see. So why not save us as a ‘favourite’ and keep checking back to see the changes…. You can even ‘like’ us on facebook as well!!

The Apprentice

You must have noticed in the media that the government is promoting the very thing that industry has known for years, the apprenticeship.  Proeon has been supporting this venture for some time now without Sir Alan Sugar and a BBC tv film crew. Utilising the successful ECITB scheme, Carl Hanley was hired as the Proeon Apprentice last year, and is undergoing his education training at the renowned EAGIT centre in Norwich.

“This scheme gives me the opportunity to work in industry, gaining valuable experience, while formally receiving qualifications” said Carl Hanley, Proeon’s 2012 apprentice.

Kevin Magee, MD of Proeon commented “Apprenticeships are the future workforce, and you have to be aware of the skills shortfall that exists without making the investment.”  For more info on apprenticeships check out http://www.ecitb.org.uk/ and http://dev.eagit.org/

Taking to the High Seas

Proeon Systems is pleased to announce that it has recently been awarded contracts by multi-national organisation Orwell Offshore.

Orwell offers Naval Architecture services to all sectors of the marine industry, and has a strong specialism in Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessels.

These new contracts range from site surveys, through to electrical design support for vessels in Norwegian waters and the Indian Ocean.

FPSOs present a complex mix of processing, power systems, storage, accommodation and subsea controls. Each step in the handling of the tie backs requires the same level control and safety as found on a fixed rig or land based facility, with the added risk of a moored floating asset.

Projects like these highlight the flexibility of Proeon to adapt to client’s needs either offshore or office based.

If you would like to know more about some of our survey and design services, please email dorianh@proeon.co.uk to discuss your needs.

Proeon Systems starts second wave of recruiting

Proeon Systems are kick starting the New Year with not just one but two unique career positions at this growing company. Proeon has been steadily growing over the last 12 months, and we’re now looking for experienced and motivated team members to support our ambitions.

The positions we’re looking to fulfil at this time are for an experienced CAD Design Engineer (AutoCad Electrical) and we’re looking for a Senior Design Engineer.

Full Details of the roles is on our new careers section on our website, but if you think you've got what it takes to join our growing and dynamic team then send us an email with JOB in the title to proeon@proeon.co.uk with a covering letter and CV. (Agencies need not apply)

Siemens are our Partners

Proeon Systems are proud to announce that they have become Siemens Solution Partners due to our specialism in rotating machines, and offshore capabilities. Proeon have been a providing Siemens equipment and software to clients since 2004, along with a full range of manufacturers, and this year Siemens joined the ranks of preferred partners for Proeon to use.

So what does this mean to the customer? Proeon will be able to provide a greater level of service to support Siemens installations in our client base, and have the access to no better knowledge base of Siemens products than Siemens themselves.  

As part of the agreement Proeon will be featured on the Siemens’ website and Solution partner promotion information. Our key Siemens Project Engineering Staff will have all certification and Siemens Qualifications to provide the product support required after rigorous training at the Siemens’ training facilities in Manchester.

For further information on what the Solution Partnership means to you, or to see how Proeon can help your control system development, please feel free to ring or email Proeon directly.

We're in the paper again...

Thanks to our recent press release we were picked up by the nation’s biggest independent newspaper, the Eastern Daily Press. The link to the online version of the article is below.

Already the phone has been ringing with enquiries, which was some what unexpected!

Click here if you wish to read the article.

UVDB: Empowered by Achilles

Last week was a busy week with projects, workshop moves and an Audit thrown in for good measure. The Audit was the culmination of a process to allow Proeon Systems to supply public sector operators like the National Grid etc. having had a lot of interest from the sector for Proeon to supply services.

The certification is a yearly process of membership and auditing to confirm that the business is performing to minimum requirements in order to accept projects and tenders that come from the sector.  The assessment is performed by the Achillies group that are also responsible for FPAL (of which Proeon is already certified with) and sector assesments for Transport, Utilities, and Cement etc

The assessment covers Quality Management Systems, Health & Safety, Environmental policies, procedures and documentation which is all evidence based.  Proeon is very pleased to say that we scored above average in H&S and a rather unique 100% in Quality Management Systems, which just goes to prove what we already knew, ‘We’re at the top of our game for Quality, Products and Services’

Proeon System hope that this accreditation will also support other business avenues being a visual statement of our standards and procedures.

For more information on Achillies please click here.

Oil and Gas UK; Pilot Networking Event

Proeon Systems will be in attendance at the forthcoming Oil and Gas UK Pilot Share Fair on the 7th of November, in Aberdeen. PILOT Share Fair provides the chance to be among the first to hear about the latest UK oil and gas business development opportunities from the major oil and gas players, both from the operator and contractor communities, who will unveil their 18 month forward plans for projects in the UKCS at the event.

Proeon will be on site to network with local, national and international business alike at this premiere show.

If you would like to take this opportunity to meet with one of the Proeon System’s team, why not ring us here at our offices and we can arrange to meet at the event, or around the days of the event at a location in Aberdeen. +44(0)1953 859110

For details of the Oil and Gas UK event please click here

Fire & Gas

Proeon Systems is very pleased to announce the successful award of a contract from Perenco UK to upgrade and install Fire and Gas safety monitoring systems on six platforms in the North Sea over the coming months. The framework agreement between Proeon and Perenco will see three platforms completed this financial year and a further three in the following year.

Ed Betts, project engineer for Perenco said “Using the ‘SCAME Sistemi S81-HS’ panel, Proeon have fully addressed our specific requirements for fire & gas system replacements on 6 normally unmanned offshore platforms. We are confidently assured that the partnership between Proeon & SCAME Sistemi can benefit us in managing and supporting the system lifecycle in replacing our legacy fire & gas systems.”

Proeon’s expertise in offshore safety systems has attracted a lot of interested from operators of both Offshore Platforms and On-shore installations, where the skill sets and experiences within hazardous areas and Petrochemical are proving to be invaluable.

Proeon Systems to host Offshore Industry Workshop with GE

Overcoming Obsolescence

A one day event organised by Proeon Systems, the premiere control system engineering company and GE intelligent platforms to showcase the latest innovations in control system; technology, programming, applications, and tools.

This free one day event is split into three jam packed sessions with key note speakers from Proeon, GE, and headline collaborators from the offshore industry, and a fantastic opportunity to Network with similar focused businesses. There’s even a small area of displays from some of our suppliers to see the latest offerings.

On the day you have the flexibility to choose between which session* you want to attend or even all of them.

To receive the full agenda or book your space, please ring +44 (0)1953 859 110 or email dorianh@proeon.co.uk but hurry spaces are limited!

*Sessions are booked on a first come, first served basis, and it may not be possible to allocate you fully to your preferred session though every endeavour will be made to meet your requirement.

The content and agenda are subject to change, and the organiser reserves the right to change agenda and speakers at any point.