Senior Process Engineer (PSA)

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Process Engineer in Portsmouth to focus on process design for PSA plants in the oil and gas sector. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering and extensive experience with hydrogen purification and carbon capture technologies, utilizing advanced software for process optimization and compliance. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of PSA systems and gas separation.
• Experience with CFD simulations and ATEX standards.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and optimization of PSA systems.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Analyze data for plant performance optimization.

Skills

Process Design

Optimization

Technical Documentation

Data Analysis

Client Interaction

Troubleshooting

Education

Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

ASPEN Adsorption

HYSYS

MATLAB

VBA

SolidWorks

Job description

Senior Process Engineer (PSA) - Portsmouth, Hampshire

Client:

UNICAT Technologies

Location:

Portsmouth, Hampshire, 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

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

Key Responsibilities:

1. Process Design:
   • Lead development and optimization of PSA systems for hydrogen purification, carbon capture, and gas purification.
   • Assist in designing PSA plants.
   • Provide technical documentation such as P&IDs, BOMs, PFDs, and Process Block Diagrams.
   • Conduct kinetic and isotherm modeling for process simulations.
   • Use ASPEN Adsorption, HYSYS, MATLAB, and VBA for process analysis and optimization.
   • Perform CFD simulations with SolidWorks.
   • Ensure compliance with ATEX standards for safety.
   • Analyze data to optimize plant performance, efficiency, and uptime.
   • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for process improvements.
   • Develop technical proposals and address customer requirements.
2. Client Interaction:
   • Build and maintain client relationships.
   • Understand and meet client operational goals.
3. Education, Experience & Skills:
   • Master’s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering.
   • Deep understanding of PSA systems, gas separation, and carbon capture technologies.
   • Proficiency in ASPEN Adsorption, HYSYS, MATLAB, VBA, and SolidWorks.
   • Experience with CFD simulations and ATEX standards.
   • Strong communication and documentation skills.
   • Attention to detail and troubleshooting abilities.