Process Operations Engineer

Nuada; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays

Private medical insurance

Pension - 5% employer contribution

Life insurance and income protection

Opportunities for professional development

Positive company culture

Job summary

Nuada is seeking a process operations engineer to join their team in the UK. The successful candidate will oversee plant operations, support safe practices, and contribute to continuous improvement within the carbon capture industry. Responsibilities include delivering operational tasks, offering deputy support, and maintaining compliance with safety standards. This is a full-time position that offers a competitive salary, benefits including annual leave, medical insurance, and a supportive company culture that values collaboration and initiative.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in chemical plants is desirable.
• Willing to work daily shift pattern.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned operational tasks and priorities as directed by the Team Lead.
• Provide deputy support to the Team Lead during absence or increased demand.
• Assist in maintaining stable plant operation.
• Support safe and reliable plant operations.
• Assist with identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanical competence

Ability to work independently

Flexibility

Team contribution

Job description

Nuada is looking for a process operations engineer to join our expanding team! We have two pilot carbon capture plants currently operating in the UK. We require a process operations engineer to operate and help optimise plant performance under the supervision of our shift leads. This role will be based at existing plant sites. This will be a challenging yet rewarding role that will require a passion to drive things through to completion and work as part of a team developing the next generation of carbon capture technology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned operational tasks and priorities as directed by the Team Lead
• Provide deputy support to the Team Lead during periods of absence or increased operational demand
• Assist in maintaining stable plant operation in line with trial and operational schedules
• Support safe and reliable plant operations through routine monitoring and control of process systems
• Elaboration of process data to gain insights into process performance and support troubleshooting of operational issues
• Assist with identifying opportunities for continuous improvement across site activities
• Support the implementation of safe working practices
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with site safety standards and procedures
• Participate in commissioning, decommissioning, and other site readiness activities as required
• Act as a key point of contact for local site operational matters and cross-functional coordination
• Contribute to daily operational meetings and communicate relevant site updates effectively
• Support the management of site waste, housekeeping, and general workplace standards
• Assist in maintaining site compliance through coordination of routine inspections, checks, and calibrations
• Ensure operational documentation, records, and management of change processes are completed in line with site requirements

Requirements

• Willing to work daily shift pattern.
• Prior experience in chemical plants is desirable.
• Good mechanical competence.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, environment requiring flexibility and pragmatism
• Ability to work effectively on own initiative as well as contribute within a team environment
• This position is not eligible for Skilled Workers visa sponsorship. Candidates must have the legal work right to work in the UK at the time of application

Benefits

• Full-time
• Competitive salary and equity package
• 25 days annual leave plus the 10 statutory holidays in NI and your birthday off each year
• Pension - 5% employer contribution
• Private medical insurance. Life insurance and income protection
• The opportunity to continue to develop both personally and professionally, in our rapidly growing company
• A brilliant company culture that encourages initiative, collaboration, and positivity at work
• Working on projects where your skills can quickly make an impact
• Recognition for delivering a new, world-leading, technology