Process Optimization Engineer: Elevate Yield & Efficiency

Placements24

Greater London

On-site

CAD 122,000 - 179,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Process Optimization Engineer for our client in East London. You will analyze process data to identify opportunities to improve yield, throughput, and energy use, and lead optimization projects across chemical manufacturing processes.

The role involves simulations, collaboration with operations, and documenting results with economic benefits, while advancing continuous improvement in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
  • 5+ years in process engineering focused on optimization.
  • Experience with data analysis tools and process simulation.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze process data to identify opportunities for improvement in yield, throughput, and energy consumption.
  • Develop and implement optimization strategies for existing chemical processes.
  • Conduct process simulations to test and validate proposed improvements before implementation.
  • Work closely with operations and maintenance teams to troubleshoot process issues and implement solutions.
  • Monitor the performance of optimized processes and ensure sustained improvements.
  • Document optimization projects, including methodology, results, and economic benefits.

Skills

Data analysis
Analytical thinking
Statistical SPC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Excel
Minitab
Aspen HYSYS
DynoChem

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Process Optimization Engineer for our client in East London. You will analyze process data to identify opportunities to improve yield, throughput, and energy use, and lead optimization projects across chemical manufacturing processes.

The role involves simulations, collaboration with operations, and documenting results with economic benefits, while advancing continuous improvement in a fast-paced plant environment.

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