Geneva-Based Chemical Process Project Engineer

Actalent; Genf; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Geneva, Switzerland seeks a Project Chemical Process Engineer to drive CAPEX projects and resolve operational technical issues on site. You will lead the chemical engineering work package from design to execution, coordinating with the Project Manager, suppliers, and operations to meet safety and performance targets.

The role requires hands-on process engineering, reactor and distillation expertise, and independent sizing/calculation capabilities.

Qualifications

• Hands-on chemical process engineering expertise.
• Experience in engineering/design offices and project management is a plus.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations and sizing independently.
• Knowledge of reactors, sizing, and reaction types.
• Experience with distillation processes and column design.
• Proficiency with process simulation software.
• Brownfield project experience in chemical plants.
• Familiarity with ATEX and Swiss safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the chemical engineering work package within CAPEX projects.
• Coordinate safety, budget, planning, and deliverables with the Project Manager and operations teams.
• Prepare technical specifications and supervise external engineering studies when applicable.
• Place and follow up orders with equipment or service suppliers.
• Supervise and monitor construction activities as Works Supervisor.
• Participate in commissioning/start-up and test protocols on site.

Skills

Process engineering

Engineering calculations

Process design

Equipment sizing

Distillation/columns

Reactor design

ATEX knowledge

French fluency

English proficiency

Education

HES degree in Process/Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

Actalent in Geneva, Switzerland seeks a Project Chemical Process Engineer to drive CAPEX projects and resolve operational technical issues on site. You will lead the chemical engineering work package from design to execution, coordinating with the Project Manager, suppliers, and operations to meet safety and performance targets.

The role requires hands-on process engineering, reactor and distillation expertise, and independent sizing/calculation capabilities.