Senior Process Engineer

Syngenta AG; Liversedge; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Bonus scheme

Private medical & life insurance

31.5 days annual holiday + 8 UK bank/3

Job summary

Syngenta seeks a Process Engineer to join the PTAI group in Huddersfield, supporting large-scale fine/speciality chemical manufacturing on a Top Tier COMAH site. You will partner with production, engineering and support colleagues to drive day-to-day troubleshooting, process optimisation and capital projects from feasibility to commissioning.

The role offers opportunities to coach graduates, apply HSE knowledge, and develop technical and leadership skills while delivering safe, reliable

Qualifications

• Degree in chemical or process engineering at least BEng or MEng.

Responsibilities

• Apply chemical engineering principles to design and operate unit operations (reactors, separations, heat transfer).

Skills

Chartered Engineer

Influencing skills

Independent worker

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Bachelor/Master in Chemical or Process Engineering (BEng/MEng)

Tools

HAZOP knowledge

Job description

Job Description

We are recruiting a Process Engineer to join our Process Technology Active Ingredient (PTAI) group in Huddersfield. Huddersfield Manufacturing Centre has multiple manufacturing plants making agricultural products for global distribution. As a Process Engineer within PTAI, you would have the opportunity to work in a multi-discipline team supporting large scale fine / speciality chemical manufacturing on a Top Tier COMAH site. The focus of this role will be, as Process Engineer for a particular plant / area onsite, to partner with production, engineering and other support colleagues to support and drive day-to-day troubleshooting, process optimisation, and capital improvement projects from initial feasibility studies right through to commissioning. This gives a unique opportunity for Process Engineers, looking to develop their people and technical skills, to apply theoretical concepts in a real team environment with tangible business benefit.

Day-to-day, your role could involve:

• Applying chemical engineering principles and underlying theory associated with the definition, design and operation of a wide range of unit operations (e.g. reactor design, separation, heat transfer, mixing processes and powder transfer, filtration & drying).
• Applying knowledge of HSE standards (e.g. pressure relief definition & design, basis of safety definition, flammability, safety instrumented systems).
• Acting as responsible process engineer in process risk assessment teams, applying knowledge of safety assessment systems (e.g. HAZOP etc.) to complete risk assessments.
• Providing scope definition and process design data for capital project and plant modifications.
• Driving change projects and process improvements from innovation to development to implementation.
• Leading the commissioning of projects and modification to ensure that design intent is met and production is established safely and effectively.
• Coaching & mentoring of graduate process engineers on our IChemE accredited graduate scheme.

Qualifications

• Must have degree level education in chemical or process engineering, at least BEng or MEng equivalent.
• Typically, 4+ years' experience working as a Chemical Process Engineer in a chemical manufacturing environment or related role.
• Be a Chartered Engineer and full Member of the Institute of Chemical Engineers (MIChemE) or actively working towards this.
• Knowledge of process risk assessment systems (e.g. HAZOP etc.), and relevant HSE standards (safety instrument systems, pressure relief and DSEAR etc).
• Strong influencing skills
• Prior experience in speciality or fine chemical manufacture, or pharmaceutical industry is advantageous.
• Experience commissioning capital projects on a top tier COMAH site.
• Practical experience & theoretical knowledge in batch chemical process engineering.
• Ability to work independently and plan and control own work
• Experience delivering continuous improvement - awareness and use of a range of LEAN / Six Sigma or other tools, techniques and an understanding of the desired mindset.

Company Description

As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all - while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs. Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland.

Additional Information

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members.
• Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.
• Up to 31.5 days annual holiday plus 8 UK bank holidays.
• 36-hour working week.

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Summary Type: Full-time

Function: Supply Chain