An EPC Company supplying turnkey process plants to improve raw material efficiency in the Aluminium Industry require a Chemical Process Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis

Our Client has a requirement for a Chemical process Engineer, who will be required to work on a permanent basis in Chesterfield.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Degree qualified Chemical Engineer.
• At least 10 + years of experience in a projects role or working within the chemical manufacturing industry.
• Experience of applying mass & energy balances in industry or in process design roles.
• Proficient in pressure drop calculations and selecting pumps or fans.
• Performing sizing calculations and/or operational experience of Heat Transfer equipment
• Involvement in projects or plants with powder handling equipment
• Mapping a process and constructing process flow diagrams
• Developing P&ID’s and layout sketches
• Writing scopes of work for equipment vendors and plant installation contractors.
• Has interfaced with control systems by defining interlock schedules and specifying the logic for sequence operations.
• Has attended Hazard Studies including HazOp’s and has used a Management of Change system to document process engineering modifications.
• Defining the sequence of operations in a plant or process and writing Standard Operating Procedures.
• Carrying out risk assessments
• Can show experience of using a structured approach in solving complex problems
• Excellent communication skills.

Desirable 

• Desirable is previous experience of solid-liquid separation technology.
• Desirable is previous plant commissioning experience.

Benefits:

• Occasional international travel
• An opportunity to take on 2-month Commissioning periods in international locations is available for consideration from year 2 onwards
• Friday working from home

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.  We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Chemical Process Engineer looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.