Process Engineer

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Ludlow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Marches Biogas in Ludlow, UK is seeking a Process Engineer (Anaerobic Digestion Projects) to take end-to-end responsibility for design solutions and process improvements, including on-site surveys and DSEAR assessments for AD plants. You will work with customers to define design requirements and deliver robust process and instrument diagrams.

The role requires a degree in engineering, at least 2 years’ experience with process improvements, and knowledge of anaerobic digestion, instrumentation,

Qualifications

• Degree in an engineering discipline is required.
• At least 2 years of experience with process improvements.
• Understanding of anaerobic digestion and related instrumentation.
• Ability to create Engineering Line Diagrams/Process Instrumentation Diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Design solutions to implement new ideas and support plant upgrades.
• Produce process and instrumentation diagrams reflecting agreed scope.
• Develop process specifications and equipment selection.
• Produce process calculations to confirm parameters and sizing.
• Confirm pipework sizes via head loss calculations for pumps/compressors.
• Contribute to all project phases including business development and client liaison.
• Oversee construction and commissioning of projects.
• Perform site surveys and DSEAR assessments.

Skills

Process design

DSEAR assessments

P&ID

Engineering diagrams

AutoCAD

Excel

Team player

Travel

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Process Engineer - (Anaerobic Digestion Projects)

Location: On site / Ludlow SY8, UK

job type: Permanent / Full-time

Sector and subsector: Engineering | Design

Salary: Negotiable salary

Main Purpose of the Role

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.

Specific roles to include

• 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.
• Prepared to travel
• Full driving license
• Team Player
• Autonomous
• To be able to work to tight deadlines

About Us:

Marches Biogas is based in Ludlow Shropshire. We are the UK’s leading provider of anaerobic digestion solutions for agriculture and waste management industries with more than 30 years AD experience. We also offer AD consultancy services including DSEAR assessments, site surveys, process and equipment selection reviews, design and implementation of plant upgrades as well as delivering major AD plant upgrades for our clients, including direct work with the water utilities. We also deliver mechanical, biological and operational support for many AD plants within the UK.