Process commissioning engineer

Johnson Matthey Plc; Royston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Retirement savings plan

House saving funds

Life and disability insurance

Commuter allowances

Medical plans and health assessments

Fitness discounts

Job summary

Johnson Matthey Plc in Royston is seeking a Process Commissioning Engineer to lead pre‑commissioning and commissioning activities across process systems, piping and instrumentation.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, generate IQ/OQ/PQ protocols and completion documents, and coordinate SOPs and training to ensure safe, reliable operations.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• 2–4 years in process commissioning or plant-scale operation.
• Experience with structured problem-solving tools (RCA, 5-Why).
• Knowledge of unit operations such as precipitation, filtration, effluent treatment, solids handling and thermal processes.

Responsibilities

• Define the systemisation and approach of the process for pre‑commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Obtain agreement / buy‑in from all disciplines within the commissioning team.
• Collate and index project and commissioning handover documentation for operation and maintenance of equipment, piping and instrumentation.
• Generate commissioning documentation for IQ/OQ/PQ test protocols, completion certificates, punch list register and check sheets for equipment, piping, instrumentation and control systems.

Skills

Chemical Engineering

Problem solving

Process commissioning experience

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

IQ/OQ/PQ protocols

P&ID awareness

Job description

Process Commissioning Engineer – Royston

At Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. As a Process Commissioning Engineer, you’ll join a world leader in platinum group metals with over 200 years of history and innovation, helping tackle the world’s biggest challenges – cutting emissions, powering modern society and enhancing lives – through the application, refinement and recycling of metals that matter.

Key Responsibilities

• Define the systemisation and approach of the process for pre‑commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Obtain agreement / buy‑in from all disciplines within the commissioning team.
• Collate and index project and commissioning handover documentation for operation and maintenance of equipment, piping and instrumentation.
• Generate commissioning documentation for assigned systems, including IQ/OQ/PQ test protocols, completion certificates, punch list register and check sheets for equipment, piping, instrumentation and control systems (IQ Installation Qualification, OQ Operational Qualification, PQ Process Qualification).
• Coordinate creation of SOP and training packages for assigned systems.
• Lead coordination of commissioning activities, monitor process parameters and specifications for all operational processes.
• Troubleshoot issues and recommend process changes based on lessons learned to ensure operations are designed optimally.
• Participate in escalation of key issues, presenting problem statements and documentation, and appropriate proposals for resolution and progress.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Degree‑level education in Chemical Engineering or another technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 2 to 4 years of experience in process commissioning or plant‑scale process operation.
• Experience with structured problem‑solving tools and techniques (e.g. RCA, 5‑why’s).
• Knowledge and operating experience of typical unit operations such as precipitation, filtration, effluent treatment, solids handling and thermal processes.

What We Offer

• Salaries that are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities.
• Support for hybrid and flexible working, where applicable.
• Retirement savings share plans.
• House saving funds.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Commuter allowances and loans.
• Medical plans and health assessments.
• Fitness discounts.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.