Process Engineer

NORIT Activated Carbon; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in activated carbon solutions is looking for a Process Engineer to manage and enhance chemical processes. The role involves continuous improvement initiatives, performance monitoring, and compliance with safety regulations, aimed at delivering high-quality products in a supportive and dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Supportive and dynamic work environment

Employee development through training and courses

Qualifications

• Experience in chemical processing, preferably continuous processes.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and safety regulations.
• Strong understanding of statistical methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives with the Technology Manager.
• Monitor key performance metrics to achieve OEE and environmental targets.
• Oversee CAPITAL projects, ensuring completion within scope and budget.

Skills

Project planning

Quality tools application

Communication

Critical reasoning

Education

Higher education in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Statistical Process Control

P&ID drawings

Job description

Ready for your next opportunity? We're seeking a results-driven Process Engineer to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective product delivery. The role involves leading continuous improvement projects to enhance product, process, and plant performance. Additionally, you will support the development and documentation of Activated Carbon processes, driving operational excellence and delivering tangible business value.

If you have experience in chemical process engineering, we look forward to your application!

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop detailed knowledge of products, processes, and evaluation methods.
2. Manage Activated Carbon processes, including Control plans, FMEA, and Statistical Process Control.
3. Lead continuous improvement initiatives with the Technology Manager, ensuring follow-up and completion.
4. Monitor key performance metrics to achieve OEE, fuel, and effluent targets.
5. Define Off Quality management strategies.
6. Support quality management systems, including process audits and handling customer complaints.
7. Assist in the Management of Change (MOC) process to communicate impacts on product quality.
8. Oversee CAPITAL projects, ensuring completion within scope and budget.
9. Present results and conclusions to technical and management teams, producing accurate reports.
10. Maintain awareness of HS&E and product safety regulations relevant to Activated Carbon manufacturing, ensuring safety compliance on-site.

Qualifications:

1. Higher education in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
2. Proven experience in chemical processing, preferably continuous processes in the chemical industry.
3. Experience applying quality and statistical tools for performance improvement.
4. Knowledge of relevant legislation, environmental, H&S, and ATEX regulations.
5. Experience with mass and energy balances, process optimization, fault finding, and root cause analysis.
6. Knowledge of solids and liquids handling, process control systems, and P&ID drawings.
7. Strong understanding of statistical methodologies and analytical tools.
8. Effective project planning, management, and execution skills.
9. Excellent communication, critical reasoning, and IT skills.
10. Team-oriented with good relationship-building skills.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Supportive, dynamic, and down-to-earth work environment.
• Flat organizational structure valuing ownership and initiative.
• Employee development through on-the-job learning, training, and courses.

About NORIT

NORIT Activated Carbon is a global leader producing various types of activated carbon in powder and granular forms. Our mission is to be the customer’s #1 choice for added-value activated carbon solutions across energy, environmental, water, food, chemical, pharma, automotive, and other industries. We offer a broad portfolio of materials, expertise, and services.

Our global presence includes manufacturing plants in the Netherlands, UK, Italy, and the US, along with a Global Business Service center in Riga.