Senior Process Engineer (PSA)

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the oil and gas industry is seeking a Senior Process Engineer based in Edinburgh. The role involves process design for PSA plants focusing on hydrogen purification and carbon capture. Candidates should possess a master's degree in Chemical Engineering and experience with PSA systems, alongside strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering required.
• Proficiency in PSA/process systems and gas separation technologies.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and optimization of PSA systems for hydrogen purification.
• Collaborate with teams and prepare technical proposals.

Skills

Process Design

Client Interaction

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

ASPEN Adsorption

HYSYS

MATLAB

VBA

CFD Simulation with SolidWorks

Job description

Senior Process Engineer (PSA) - Edinburgh

Client: UNICAT Technologies

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 31.05.2025

Expiry Date: 15.07.2025

Job Description

The Senior Process Engineer plays a vital role in ensuring that the company’s proposals and designs are technically feasible. The role involves process design for PSA plants in oil and gas, refining, and related industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Design: Lead the development and optimization of Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) systems for hydrogen purification, carbon capture, and general gas purification. Assist in designing PSA plants. Provide technical documents such as P&ID, BOMs, PFDs, and Process Block Diagrams. Conduct kinetic and isotherm modelling, utilize ASPEN Adsorption, HYSYS, MATLAB, VBA, and perform CFD simulations with SolidWorks. Ensure compliance with ATEX standards, analyze data for plant optimization, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and prepare technical proposals.
• Client Interaction: Maintain relationships with clients, understand their needs, and provide solutions aligned with their operational goals.

Education, Experience & Skills

• Master’s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering.
• Deep understanding of PSA/process systems, gas separation, and carbon capture technologies.
• Proficiency in ASPEN Adsorption, HYSYS, MATLAB, VBA, and CFD simulation with SolidWorks.
• Strong knowledge of ATEX standards and plant troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail.