Senior Chemical Engineer

E3 Recruitment; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading chemical manufacturing company is seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer to oversee plant modifications in the West Midlands. The role requires significant expertise in regulatory compliance, hazard assessments, and process improvement with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

Paid sick scheme

Free life assurance

Access to stakeholder pension scheme

Qualifications

• Senior Chemical Engineer with 8+ years' experience in a relevant industrial environment.
• Experience with COMAH regulations and implementation.
• Practical troubleshooting skills and knowledge of DSEAR methodology.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant modifications and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Perform hazard assessments and HAZOP studies.
• Advise on testing programs and maintain risk assessment records.

Skills

Process Improvement

Risk Assessment

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer to join a market leading chemical manufacturing company, located in West Midlands.It's a days based position paying a salary of £53,000 - £57,000 (DOE), complemented by a high benefits package which includes, 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays, paid sick scheme, free life assurance, BHSF scheme and access to a stakeholder pension scheme.

The Senior Chemical Engineer will be responsible for leading the end to end process of plant modifications, to modify existing plant systems.This includes conducting all relevant hazard assessments and HAZOP studies, with reporting responsibilities to the CE Manager.

Roles and Responsibilities for the Senior Chemical Engineer

• Ensuring all CE work complies with Statutory Regulations and relevant Codes of Practice.
• Liaise with the PE section to develop plant design, layout, cost estimates and proposals for approval.
• Determining the necessary scope of hazard assessments for the process, performing calculations, advising on testing programs to gather additional data, initiating and leading HAZOPs as needed, updating designs based on findings, and maintaining the risk assessment record.
• Serve as the CE expert on Process Improvement Groups and Project Teams, providing the Research Department with practical guidance for developing process routes for both new and existing operations.

Necessary Experience for the Senior Chemical Engineer

• COMAH regulations & implementation
• On Relief system sizing & DIERS methodology-plant Experience In Commissioning And Practical Trouble Shooting Skills
• Experience of SIL and LOPA assessments and DSEAR Methodology

We are wanting a Senior Chemical Engineer with 8+ years' experience in a relevant industrial environment.

Please apply directly for the Senior Chemical Engineer position.