Senior Process Engineer

Detail 2 Recruitment Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the West Midlands is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead process improvements and safety enhancements. The role involves overseeing plant modifications, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting R&D efforts. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Chemical Engineering and have at least 5 years of significant industry experience in chemical processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of COMAH and DSEAR regulations.
• Experience with SIL/LOPA assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and commissioning of plant modification projects.
• Conduct HAZOPs and hazard assessments.
• Advise stakeholders on technical design and safety solutions.

Skills

Process design

Safety compliance

Chemical plant operations

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Senior Process Engineer - West Midlands - Manufacturing

About the Company

Our client is a speciality chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturer based in the West Midlands who is looking for a Senior Chemical Engineer. The successful candidate will take a lead role in plant modifications, process improvements, and safety enhancements across our production facilities.

Senior Process Engineer Requirements

• Degree in Chemical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years relevant industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of process design, safety compliance, and chemical plant operations.

Senior Process Engineer Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and commissioning of plant modification projects.
• Conduct and lead HAZOPs and hazard assessments for new and existing processes.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Support R&D and project teams to optimise and scale chemical processes.
• Advise stakeholders on technical design, materials, and safety solutions.

Please apply if you have experience in the following?

• COMAH and DSEAR regulations
• SIL/LOPA assessments
• DIERS methodology and relief system sizing
• Commissioning & troubleshooting on chemical plant

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