Process Engineer

E3 Recruitment; Leek; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution 12%

Life assurance

Enhanced sick pay

33 days holiday

Long service awards

Job summary

E3 Recruitment is seeking a Process Engineer for a global chemical manufacturer in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on process design, optimisation, troubleshooting and root cause analysis, working with engineering, maintenance and operations to resolve plant issues and deliver capital projects from concept to commissioning.

You will support process safety within a COMAH environment, contribute to safety reports, and participate in HAZOP, LOPA and other risk assessments, ensuring compliance

Qualifications

• Must hold a degree in Chemical, Process or Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 5 years in COMAH/high-hazard environments.
• Experience in process design, optimisation, troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior engineering expertise across process design, optimisation, troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
• Lead capital projects from concept through commissioning and handover.
• Support process safety within a COMAH environment and contribute to safety reports.

Skills

Process design

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Project leadership

Safety management

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical/Process/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PFDs & P&IDs

Control narratives

Job description

Process Engineer opportunity become available, offering a salary of £65,000 per annum, plus a benefits package of up to 12% employer pension contribution, life assurance, enhanced sick pay, 33 day holidays, long service awards and many more!

This global chemical manufacturer specialises in high-quality speciality chemicals, supplying major brands across the fragrance, cosmetics, and personal care industries.

Salary and Benefits

• Up to 12% Employer Pension Contribution
• Days based role
• Life Assurance Policy
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Long Service Awards

Role Overview

The successful candidate will provide senior engineering expertise across process design, optimisation, troubleshooting and root cause analysis, working closely with engineering, maintenance and operations teams to identify and resolve plant issues. The role will also involve leading capital projects from concept through to commissioning and handover, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required engineering and regulatory standards. A key part of the role will be supporting process safety within a COMAH environment, contributing to safety reports and leading or participating in HAZOP, LOPA and other process and functional safety assessments.

Skills and Experience Required

• Degree in Chemical, Process, Mechanical Engineering or similar, with at least 5 years of experience in COMAH/high-hazard manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of COMAH Regulations 2015, ALARP and UK legislation.
• Provide input into process design, optimisation, troubleshooting and root cause analysis, producing key process deliverable including calculations, PFDs, P&IDs and control narratives.
• Lead and deliver capital projects from concept to commissioning and handover, managing contractors and suppliers while balancing safety, quality, cost, schedule and operability.
• Lead and participate in HAZOP, LOPA, HAZID, SIL and Bowtie studies, supporting lifecycle risk management and ALARP justification.
• Experience with batch operations, reactors and distillation columns would be advantageous, alongside experience of Management of Change and inherently safer design.
• Strong technical and process safety leadership, with sound risk-based decision making, effective stakeholder engagement and strong project governance skills.