Process Engineer

Prax Group; Immingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Process Engineer to enhance safety, reliability, and energy efficiency at their refinery. This role involves providing technical support, optimizing processes, and ensuring compliance with environmental standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Chemical or Process Engineering and experience with process simulation software. Join a forward-thinking company that is committed to developing a low-carbon future while offering competitive remuneration and benefits. If you are passionate about process optimization and safety, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company pension

Private healthcare

Performance bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in Process Engineering, Operations, or Projects.
• Training in HAZOP, LOPA, and RCA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert technical assistance to resolve operational issues.
• Identify and support the implementation of process improvement opportunities.
• Monitor and optimize energy and utility consumption.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Technical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering

Master’s degree in Chemical or Process Engineering

Tools

PRO II

Aspen HYSYS

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

The Company

Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery, located in North Lincolnshire, is a key asset of the Prax Group, a British multinational energy conglomerate dealing in crude oil, petroleum products, and biofuels. It is the only British refiner remaining in the UK energy market.

The refinery processes up to 5.4 million tonnes of crude oil per year (up to 113,000 barrels a day) and incorporates some of the most advanced refining and conversion processes in Europe, supplying products by road, rail, sea, and pipeline.

We are investing heavily for the long-term with a plan to develop a leading, low-carbon, next-generation refinery that will serve our customers for decades. We are actively seeking new talent to join us as we continue our growth trajectory.

The Candidate

We are currently recruiting for a Process Engineer responsible for providing technical support, process optimization, and performance improvements for assigned refinery units to enhance safety, reliability, energy efficiency, and profitability.

Key Responsibilities include:

1. Technical Support: Deliver expert technical assistance to resolve operational issues and improve reliability, safety, and profitability of production units.
2. Process Optimization: Identify, evaluate, and support the implementation of process improvement opportunities.
3. Energy Management: Monitor and optimize energy and utility consumption, follow up on deviations, and conduct improvement studies.
4. Incident Investigation: Participate in incident investigations and root cause analyses, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
5. Model Maintenance & Improvement: Ensure accuracy of refinery process models and contribute to optimization via advanced process control.
6. Project Support: Support process design modifications, ensuring alignment with change management, and lead commissioning activities.
7. Catalyst and Additive Management: Specify, select, and evaluate chemical additives and catalysts, liaising with suppliers and ensuring compliance with safe operating limits.
8. Environmental Compliance: Support environmental reporting and manage follow-up on limit exceedances.
9. Process Safety: Define and ensure compliance with Safe Operating Limits, participate in HAZOPs, LOPAs, and risk assessments.
10. Start-ups & Turnarounds: Provide support during unit start-up, shutdown, catalyst changes, and planned maintenance.
11. Technical Documentation: Maintain and update Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
12. Interface Management: Collaborate with stakeholders to communicate technical data effectively.
13. Equipment Inspection: Perform inspections and manage remediation actions.
14. Team Development: Mentor junior engineers and industrial placement students.

Qualifications/Experience Required:

• Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience with process simulation software like PRO II or Aspen HYSYS.
• Training in HAZOP, LOPA, and RCA is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in Process Engineering, Operations, or Projects.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and technical skills.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Organizational skills and data presentation abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.

A comprehensive remuneration package is offered, including a competitive salary and attractive benefits such as a company pension, private healthcare, and a performance bonus.

External applicants

Apply via this link: https://careers.prax.com/job-invite/3452