Chemical process Engineer

First Recruitment Group; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friday working from home

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer to join a company in the Aluminium Industry on a permanent basis in Chesterfield. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience, particularly in project roles focused on chemical manufacturing. Responsibilities include mapping processes, developing P&IDs, and attending Hazard Studies. This position offers opportunities for international travel and flexible working arrangements, such as Fridays from home.

Qualifications

• At least 10+ years of experience in a projects role or in chemical manufacturing.
• Experience with pressure drop calculations and pump selection.
• Ability to write Standard Operating Procedures and perform risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Define sequence of operations in a plant or process.
• Develop P&IDs and process flow diagrams.
• Attend Hazard Studies and implement Management of Change.

Skills

Chemical Engineering

Process Design

Risk Assessments

Mass & Energy Balances

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Our client, an EPC company supplying turnkey process plants to improve raw material efficiency in the Aluminium Industry, requires a Chemical Process Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis in Chesterfield.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified Chemical Engineer.
• At least 10+ years of experience in a projects role or working within the chemical manufacturing industry.
• Experience of applying mass & energy balances in industry or in process design roles.
• Proficient in pressure drop calculations and selecting pumps or fans.
• Performing sizing calculations and/or operational experience of Heat Transfer equipment.
• Involvement in projects or plants with powder handling equipment.
• Mapping a process and constructing process flow diagrams.
• Developing P&ID’s and layout sketches.
• Writing scopes of work for equipment vendors and plant installation contractors.
• Has interfaced with control systems by defining interlock schedules and specifying the logic for sequence operations.
• Has attended Hazard Studies including HazOp’s and has used a Management of Change system to document process engineering modifications.
• Defining the sequence of operations in a plant or process and writing Standard Operating Procedures.
• Carrying out risk assessments.
• Can show experience of using a structured approach in solving complex problems.
• Desirable is previous experience of solid-liquid separation technology.
• Desirable is previous plant commissioning experience.
• Occasional international travel.
• An opportunity to take on 2‑month commissioning periods in international locations is available for consideration from year 2 onwards.
• Friday working from home.

Equal Employment Opportunity: As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.