Senior Chemical Engineer

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer to lead and support the design and implementation of Plant Modification Proposals. This role offers the opportunity to enhance existing plant operations while ensuring safety and efficiency. You will be part of a collaborative team that values innovation and growth, contributing to diverse projects in a supportive environment. If you have a strong background in chemical engineering and are looking for a role that challenges you while allowing for career advancement, this position is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday

Stakeholder Pension

Healthcare

Free Life Assurance

Plenty of Parking Available

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering is essential.
• Significant experience in chemical manufacturing or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Lead PMPs from concept to commissioning, ensuring safety assessments are completed.
• Collaborate with teams to develop plant layouts and project proposals.

Skills

Chemical Process Optimization

HAZOP Studies

Project Leadership

Risk Assessments (SIL, LOPA)

Plant Commissioning

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

SENIOR CHEMICAL ENGINEER

We are seeking a SENIOR CHEMICAL ENGINEER to lead and support the initiation, design, implementation, and commissioning of Plant Modification Proposals (PMPs), enhancing and adapting existing plant operations. This pivotal role combines technical expertise with project leadership to deliver safe, efficient, and innovative process improvements.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to be an integral part of our growing team
• Room for growth and career advancement
• Collaborative, down-to-earth, and supportive work environment
• Enabling you to contribute to a diverse range of projects

COMMUTABLE FROM: Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Smethwick, Walsall, Halesowen, Rowley Regis, Aldridge, Wolverhampton, Willenhall, Aston, Solihull, Moseley, and Stourbridge

Benefits

• Salary dependent on experience
• Days: Monday to Friday
• Plenty of parking available
• 25 Days holiday
• Stakeholder pension
• Healthcare
• Free Life Assurance
• Busy, growing organisation
• Friendly, down-to-earth team
• Expected to continue to grow in 2025

Duties

• Lead PMPs from concept through to commissioning, ensuring hazard assessments and HAZOP studies are completed.
• Define scope and depth of hazard assessments, perform engineering calculations, develop testing programmes, and revise designs based on findings.
• Initiate and chair HAZOPs, maintaining comprehensive risk assessment records.
• Collaborate with Project Engineering to develop plant layouts, costings, and proposals for project approval.
• Provide expert chemical engineering input to Process Improvement Groups, project teams, and the Research Department.
• Advise on design, safety, materials, and processing techniques.
• Act as Project Leader on designated projects, overseeing design, budget, and performance.
• Organise design and commissioning work to meet production budget requirements.

Requirements

• Degree in Chemical Engineering (essential).
• Significant industrial experience in chemical manufacturing or related fields.
• Experience in development and optimisation of chemical processes.
• Hands-on plant commissioning and troubleshooting experience.
• Knowledge of DSEAR methodology and implementation.
• Experience with SIL and LOPA risk assessments.
• Relief system design and DIERS methodology expertise.

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