Process Engineer

Process Engineer opportunity become available, offering a salary of -65,000 per annum, plus a benefits package of up to 12% employer pension contribution, life assurance, enhanced sick pay, 33 day holidays, long service awards and many more!

This global chemical manufacturer specialises in high-quality speciality chemicals, supplying major brands across the fragrance, cosmetics, and personal care industries.

Salary and Benefits

• Annual Salary: -65,000
• Up to 12% Employer Pension Contribution
• Days based role
• 33 days Annual Leave
• Life Assurance Policy
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Long Service Awards

Role Overview:

The successful candidate will provide senior engineering expertise across process design, optimisation, troubleshooting and root cause analysis, working closely with engineering, maintenance and operations teams to identify and resolve plant issues. The role will also involve leading capital projects from concept through to commissioning and handover, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required engineering and regulatory standards.

A key part of the role will be supporting process safety within a COMAH environment, contributing to safety reports and leading or participating in HAZOP, LOPA and other process and functional safety assessments.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Degree in Chemical, Process, Mechanical Engineering or similar, with at least 5 years of experience in COMAH/high-hazard manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of COMAH Regulations 2015, ALARP and UK legislation.
• Provide input into process design, optimisation, troubleshooting and root cause analysis, producing key process deliverable including calculations, PFDs, P&IDs and control narratives.
• Lead and deliver capital projects from concept to commissioning and handover, managing contractors and suppliers while balancing safety, quality, cost, schedule and operability.
• Lead and participate in HAZOP, LOPA, HAZID, SIL and Bowtie studies, supporting lifecycle risk management and ALARP justification.
• Experience with batch operations, reactors and distillation columns would be advantageous, alongside experience of Management of Change and inherently safer design.
• Strong technical and process safety leadership, with sound risk-based decision making, effective stakeholder engagement and strong project governance skills.

To apply for this Process Engineer opportunity, please submit your CV for review. Alternatively, contact Sean Turner at E3 Recruitment for further information.