Chemical Engineer

Idibu; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemicals and materials manufacturer near Sheffield is looking for an experienced Chemical Engineer. You will oversee the design and operation of chemical facilities, collaborating with various teams to ensure efficient production. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Chemical Engineering, with specific experience in specialty chemical manufacturing and strong process design skills. Competitive salary range is offered along with various benefits including a pension scheme and holiday buy scheme.

Benefits

Pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Holiday buy scheme

Private health insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Gym membership

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Chemical Engineering.
• Experience in process design and chemical manufacturing.
• Specific experience in specialty chemical manufacturing and metallurgical industries.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design construction and operation of new chemical facilities.
• Work with teams to manage timelines, budgets and resources.
• Ensure quality control standards are met during production.

Skills

Process Design

Chemical Manufacturing

Thermodynamics

Fluid Mechanics

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

CK Group are recruiting for a Chemical Engineer to join a chemicals and materials manufacturer at their site based near Sheffield on a full time permanent basis.

The Company

Our client is a leading provider of specialty metals alloys and materials. They now have a requirement for an experienced Chemical Engineer to join their team. This person will design, develop and optimise chemical processes for the large-scale production of chemicals. Reporting to the Technical Project Manager the Chemical Engineer will work independently and there may be some travel required.

The company offers a salary in the range of depending on experience pension scheme 25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus a range of benefits including but not limited to: holiday buy scheme private health cycle to work scheme gym employee volunteering policy electric charging points.

Location

The Chemical Engineer will be based at the companys site near Sheffield easily commutable from Barnsley Doncaster Chesterfield Rotherham and Worksop.

Chemical Engineer Role

Your main duties will be to:

• Oversee the design construction and operation of new chemical facilities or expansions.
• Work with the technical engineering accounts and project management teams to manage timelines budgets and resources effectively.
• Ensure quality control standards are met during the production process.
• Conduct experiments and simulations to improve existing processes or create new processes.
• Analyse production processes to identify areas for improvement.
• Use data and analysis to optimise system efficiency reduce waste and enhance productivity.
• Implement new technologies and methods to improve process sustainability and reduce environmental impact.
• Collaborate with the technology and quality teams to create new chemical products or improve existing ones.
• Evaluate new materials and technologies for potential application in production processes.

Your Background

The ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills and experience:

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Chemical Engineering.
• Experience in process design and chemical manufacturing.
• Specific experience in speciality chemical manufacturing and metallurgical industries is required.
• Knowledge of thermodynamics fluid mechanics heat / mass transfer and laboratory techniques.
• Be comfortable with occasional business travel to the US.

Apply

For more information please reach out and quote reference 163611 in correspondence.

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Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Yearly Salary Salary : £ 40000 - 55000