Senior Process Engineer: Safety, CI & Capital Projects

Syngenta Group; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Private medical & life insurance

31.5 days annual holiday + 8 bank hols

Job summary

Syngenta Crop Protection in Huddersfield is recruiting a Process Engineer for the PTAI group. You will partner with production and engineering to troubleshoot, optimise processes and deliver capital improvements across large-scale manufacturing on a Top Tier COMAH site.

You will apply reactor design, separation, heat transfer and powder handling knowledge while following HSE standards. You will mentor graduates on a IChemE-certified scheme and contribute to safety and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Degree-level education in chemical or process engineering (BEng/MEng)
• Typically 4+ years as a Chemical Process Engineer
• Chartered Engineer or working towards MIChemE
• Knowledge of process risk assessment systems like HAZOP and HSE standards
• Experience in speciality or fine chemical manufacture or pharma advantageous
• Experience commissioning capital projects on a top-tier COMAH site
• Batch process knowledge and ability to work independently
• Lean/Six Sigma or similar improvement tools

Responsibilities

• Apply chemical engineering principles to design and operation of unit operations.
• Support day-to-day troubleshooting, process optimisation and capital projects.
• Define scopes and provide process design data for projects.
• Lead commissioning and modification activities to meet design intent safely.
• Coach graduates on IChemE accredited schemes.

Skills

Process engineering principles

Independence & planning

Continuous improvement

Education

BEng or MEng in chemical/process engineering

Chartered Engineer or working towards MIChemE

Tools

HAZOP knowledge

HSE standards (DSEAR/safety systems)

Job description

Syngenta Crop Protection in Huddersfield is recruiting a Process Engineer for the PTAI group. You will partner with production and engineering to troubleshoot, optimise processes and deliver capital improvements across large-scale manufacturing on a Top Tier COMAH site.

You will apply reactor design, separation, heat transfer and powder handling knowledge while following HSE standards. You will mentor graduates on a IChemE-certified scheme and contribute to safety and continuous improvement