Senior Process Engineer (PSA)

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in oil and gas is seeking a Senior Process Engineer in Northampton. This role focuses on optimizing PSA systems for hydrogen purification and gas separation, requiring a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering. Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to develop effective solutions, ensuring compliance with safety standards in explosive environments.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering required.
• Deep understanding of PSA/process systems and gas separation technologies.
• Proficiency in ASPEN Adsorption, HYSYS, MATLAB, and VBA.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and optimization of Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) systems.
• Prepare detailed technical proposals and conduct plant optimization.
• Maintain relationships with clients and address customer-specific requirements.

Skills

Kinetic and isotherm modelling

Gas separation technologies

Documentation

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

ASPEN Adsorption

HYSYS

MATLAB

VBA

SolidWorks

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Senior Process Engineer (PSA), Northampton

Client: UNICAT Technologies

Location: Northampton, 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 involves process design for PSA plants in oil and gas, refining, and related industries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process Design:
• Lead development and optimization of Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) systems for hydrogen purification, carbon capture, and general gas purification.
• Assist in the design of PSA plants.
• Provide technical documents such as P&IDs, Bills of Materials (BOMs), PFDs, and Process Block Diagrams for various projects.
• Conduct detailed kinetic and isotherm modelling for process simulations.
• Utilize ASPEN Adsorption, HYSYS, MATLAB, and VBA for process design, analysis, and optimization.
• Perform CFD simulations using SolidWorks to support system design.
• Ensure adherence to ATEX standards for safety in explosive environments.
• Analyze data for plant optimization, focusing on efficiency and minimizing downtime.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for process improvements and project success.
• Develop PSA solutions during tender and contract stages.
• Prepare detailed technical proposals with performance parameters.
• Address customer-specific requirements regarding capacity, purity, energy, and maintenance.
• Translate customer requirements into feasible, compliant solutions.

Client Interaction:

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

Education, Experience & Skills:

• Master’s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering.
• Deep understanding of PSA/process systems and gas separation technologies.
• Proficiency in ASPEN Adsorption, HYSYS, MATLAB, VBA.
• Expertise in kinetic and isotherm modelling.
• Experience with CFD simulation in SolidWorks.
• Strong knowledge of ATEX safety standards.
• Proven ability to develop, optimize, troubleshoot PSA systems.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail in documentation and calculations.