Senior Process Engineer

NES Fircroft Ltd; Runcorn; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Chemical and Technologies supplier seeks a Senior Process Engineer for AWE projects in Runcorn, Cheshire. The role involves leading process design from conceptual to detailed phases, requiring expertise in hydrogen technologies and strong organizational skills. Candidates should have a chemical engineering background and relevant industry experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in hydrogen or chlor-alkali sectors preferred.
• Leading process design activities at senior level for multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong knowledge of process safety management.

Responsibilities

• Lead process design activities for alkaline water electrolysis projects.
• Deliver engineering for multidisciplinary projects.
• Participate in hazard studies and develop technical documentation.

Skills

Process safety management

Process design

Leadership

Technical expertise on AWE technology

Process simulation tools

Strong English skills

Education

Chemical engineering degree

Tools

Aspen

HYSIS

Job description

NES Fircroft is currently recruiting a Senior Process Engineer on behalf of a leading Chemical and Technologies supplier based in Runcorn, Cheshire. This is an outside IR35 contract, open to limited companies. Mon-Fri 37.5hrs per week with possible hybrid working.

Overview:

Our client supplies electrolyser technology and electrode coatings for chlor-alkali and green hydrogen industries. Key to this business is the ability to provide process engineering expertise to design the wider plant into which the technology is installed.

We are seeking a Senior Contract Process Engineer for alkaline water electrolysis (AWE) projects, responsible for process design of the balance of plant for electrolyser stacks.

The Contract Senior Process Engineer will:

• Lead and deliver process design activities from conceptual to detailed design for AWE plants.
• Deliver process engineering for multidisciplinary projects to schedule, including FEL2/3 through to project execution.
• Provide technical expertise on AWE technology and hydrogen plants during projects and support bid activities.
• Participate in hazard studies, SIL / LOPA studies.
• Work with the technology development team to gain a deep understanding of AWE technology.
• Develop technical reports, design guides, process design document templates, supporting calculations, project CTRs, and standard project documentation.
• Projects may involve UK and international travel.

Key skills and experience:

• Experience in hydrogen or chlor-alkali sectors preferred.
• Experience leading process design activities at senior or principal process engineer level, for multidisciplinary projects from concept to detailed design.
• Strong knowledge of process safety management; hydrogen process safety knowledge is beneficial.
• Interest in developing a deep understanding of technology, applying first principles thinking.
• Experience with process simulation tools (e.g., Aspen, HYSIS).
• Chemical engineering degree, preferably chartered.
• Excellent spoken and written English skills.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider across Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, whenever and wherever it is required. We support contractors beyond traditional recruitment, assisting with visas, work permits, market-leading benefits, and accommodation, ensuring safety and compliance.