Senior Process Engineer

Nuadaco2; Belfast; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Cleantech company focused on innovative carbon capture technology is looking for a senior process engineer. You will design and support process plants, ensuring safety and operational excellence while contributing to impactful projects aimed at tackling the climate crisis. We offer a competitive salary, flexible work environment, and numerous benefits, fostering personal and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity package

35 days holiday plus birthday off

Generous pension contributions

Private health insurance

Income protection and life insurance

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Company culture promoting initiative and collaboration

Impactful projects with notable recognition

Qualifications

• 5-15 years of relevant industry experience.
• Proficiency in engineering software like AutoCAD P&ID.
• Knowledge of CO2 removal systems and dynamic gas separation.

Responsibilities

• Design and support process plants, including pilot and large-scale delivery.
• Conduct process modeling, simulation, and develop P&IDs.
• Ensure safety standards are met and oversee project activities.

Skills

Process engineering design

Safety considerations

Customer-focused

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD P&D

HYSYS

Job description

Nuada is a vibrant Cleantech business that has developed an exciting next-generation carbon capture system, which will be critical in the fight against climate change. Having secured partnerships with leading cement manufacturers, we are scaling our technology; building infield pilots and showcasing the exciting potential of our ultra-energy efficient capture system to help decarbonise many hard-to-abate industries, turbocharging our pathway to Net-Zero. We are in an exciting growth phase and are looking for a senior process engineer passionate about working on innovative solutions to tackle the climate emergency. We seek a candidate with experience in industries such as Oil & Gas, gas processing, energy generation, or Carbon Capture Storage. Join our team and help us capture the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and support of process plants, including pilot and large-scale plant delivery.
• Collaborate with the process team to develop design and operational philosophies.
• Develop and ensure the accuracy of detailed calculations, datasheets, and drawings to specify process engineering requirements.
• Execute process engineering deliverables and review vendor documentation.
• Support process studies, FEEDs, and EPC projects.
• Conduct process modeling and simulation.
• Create BFDs, PFDs, and perform heat & material balances.
• Develop MSD and material selection philosophies.
• Size and specify process equipment, including vessels, separators, scrubbers, packed columns, heat exchangers, pumps, compressors, PSV, and others.
• Perform mechanical calculations for process equipment.
• Ensure safety standards are met, contributing to HAZOPS, LOPA, and safety reviews.
• Develop process and utility P&IDs, including design conditions and hydraulic analysis.
• Size and specify inline instrumentation and control valves.
• Summarize utilities and chemicals consumption.
• Review engineering deliverables and vendor data; liaise with external agencies.
• Develop design tools and participate in standardization activities.
• Support commercial proposals for new opportunities.
• Oversee multiple project activities, ensuring they stay on track.
• Communicate effectively, report progress, and demonstrate leadership skills.
• Travel as required for various assignments.
• Report to the Engineering Manager on progress and performance.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5-15 years of relevant industry experience.
• Proven process engineering design experience emphasizing safety and environmental considerations.
• Proficiency with engineering software such as AutoCAD P&ID; experience with HYSYS is a plus.
• Knowledge of dynamic gas separation, CO2 removal systems, and gas processing is highly desirable.
• Customer-focused with the ability to meet project and company objectives.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, start-up environment requiring flexibility.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity package
• 35 days holiday (including bank holidays) plus your birthday off
• Generous pension contributions
• Private health insurance
• Income protection and life insurance
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• A company culture that encourages initiative, collaboration, and positivity
• Impactful projects where your skills make a difference
• Recognition for delivering innovative, world-leading technology