Construction - Process Engineer - (Anaerobic Digestion Projects)

Glanua; Ludlow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Ludlow seeks a Process Engineer to develop design solutions for anaerobic digestion plants. Responsibilities include process design, conducting site surveys, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Applicants should have a relevant degree and experience in creating process improvements. Strong skills in AutoCad and Microsoft Excel are needed for this role.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience with proven track record of creating process improvements.
• Understanding of the anaerobic digestion process.
• Knowledge of engineering drawings and design standards.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with customers about process design requirements.
• Create Process Flow Diagrams and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID).
• Confirm pipework line sizes via head loss calculations.

Skills

Process improvements

AutoCad 2D

Microsoft Excel

Head loss calculations

Communication skills

Team Player

Problem solving

Education

Degree in a relevant technical discipline

Job description

Job Description

As a Process Engineer at Marches Biogas you will have end to end responsibility for developing design solutions and process improvements, undertaking DSEAR assessments for plants both designed by ourselves but more increasingly for plants designed and built by others. The role will involve on-site surveys, ongoing relevant DSEAR and AD industry training, relevant research, developing ideas, designing solutions and seeing the solution through to commissioning.

• Liaise with customer about process design requirements
• Create Process calculations
• Create Process Flow Diagram
• Create Piping & Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID)
• Specify process equipment and record on process specification documentation
• Participate in design reviews and risk assessments
• Review and assess unfamiliar AD processes for the purposes of optimisation or safety reviews

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Design and Implement: Design solutions to implement innovative new ideas and support plant upgrades
• Production of process and instrumentation diagrams to reflect agreed scope
• Develop process specifications and associated equipment selection
• Produce process calculations to confirm parameters, equipment sizing
• Confirm pipework line sizes via head loss calculations in order to confirm pump and compressor requirements
• Input into all phases of a project including initial business development and client and subcontractor liaison
• Oversee the building and commissioning of projects
• Client Support
• Full site surveys covering equipment selection and process assessments
• Undertaking site DSEAR assessments to highlight areas for improvement and compliance to industry best practice

Skills and Experience

• Ideally degree qualified in a relevant technical discipline, ideally an Engineering discipline
• At least 2 years experience with proven track record, of creating process improvements
• Understanding of the anaerobic digestion process
• Familiar with the functions and capabilities of instrumentation
• Understand and ability to create Engineering Line Diagrams/Process Instrumentation Diagrams
• Understanding of engineering drawings
• Basic knowledge of AutoCad 2D
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Excel
• Experience in understanding and providing head loss calculations
• Working knowledge of pumping solutions and pump selection
• Understanding of CDM responsibilities and associated health & safety requirements both in construction and in design
• A keen interest in getting involved in all aspects of a project, both theoretical and practical
• Good communication skills
• Prepared to travel
• Full driving license
• Knowledge legislative safety & design standards
• Good problem solving skills
• Team Player
• Autonomous

Other

• Sector: construction

Career Level

• Not Required