Senior Process Engineer (PSA)

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Newcastle-upon-Tyne seeks a Senior Process Engineer to ensure the technical feasibility of proposals and designs for PSA plants in the oil and gas industry. The role involves optimizing systems for hydrogen purification and carbon capture, requiring a Master's in Chemical Engineering and proficiency in relevant tools.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering.
• Deep understanding of PSA/process systems and gas separation technologies.
• Experience with CFD simulation in SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and optimization of PSA systems.
• Provide technical documents such as P&IDs, BOMs.
• Conduct kinetic and isotherm modeling for process simulations.

Skills

Process Design

Hydrogen Purification

Carbon Capture

Gas Purification

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

ASPEN Adsorption

HYSYS

MATLAB

VBA

SolidWorks

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Senior Process Engineer (PSA), Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Client: UNICAT Technologies

Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 31.05.2025

Expiry Date: 15.07.2025

Job Description:

Senior Process Engineer

Band/Hierarchy/Job Group: Technologies (PSA)

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Process Design:
• Lead development and optimization of PSA systems for hydrogen purification, carbon capture, and gas purification.
• Assist in the design of PSA plants.
• Provide technical documents such as P&IDs, BOMs, PFDs, and Process Block Diagrams.
• Conduct kinetic and isotherm modelling for process simulations.
• Utilize ASPEN Adsorption, HYSYS, MATLAB, and VBA for process design and analysis.
• Perform CFD simulations using SolidWorks.
• Ensure compliance with ATEX safety standards.
• Analyze data for plant optimization.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for process improvements.
• Develop PSA solutions during tender and contract stages.
• Prepare technical proposals with performance parameters.
• Address customer requirements such as capacity, purity, energy, and maintenance.
• Translate customer needs into feasible, compliant solutions.

Client Interaction:

• Maintain and build relationships with clients.
• Understand client needs and provide aligned solutions.

Education, Experience & Skills:

• Master’s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering.
• Deep understanding of PSA/process systems and gas separation technologies.
• Knowledge of carbon capture and net zero solutions.
• Proficiency in ASPEN Adsorption, HYSYS, Matlab, VBA.
• Experience with CFD simulation in SolidWorks.
• Strong understanding of ATEX standards.
• Proven ability to develop and troubleshoot PSA systems.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail in documentation and calculations.