Process Engineer

Role Purpose:

• We are currently recruiting for a Process Engineer to join the engineering design team for projects in the Bio-pharmaceutical, API and Food Science manufacturing sectors, delivering concept, front end & detail design engineering activities.
• To manage activity planning, work scheduling, assigning responsibilities to the team, and ensuring deliverables can be met.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• To lead projects from concept to detailed design and bring through to implementation and execution.
• Coordination of the Process Design Team to achieve project deliverables.
• Lead Technical and Safety reviews.
• Develop and participate in HAZOP assessments and the resolution of HAZOP action items.
• Be aware of new technology and possible future technologies under development to enable proposal of innovative solutions to client requirements.
• Manage the team involved with the development and control of P&IDs.
• Development & control of equipment and line lists.
• Verification of all Line, equipment, pressure relief device sizing calculations.
• Liaising with other discipline personnel to ensure smooth project running.
• Technical input and support for the overall process design team.
• Manage the delivery of design scopes that are within budgeted hours and ensure that projects are executed and delivered on schedule.
• Coordination of design with other design disciplines and equipment suppliers.
• Develop sustainable engineering initiatives.
• Review of Clients tender documents, specifications, datasheets, verification of design & calculations.
• Developing process solutions for client’s new product introductions.
• Interfacing with client design team/end user, including site presence as required.
• Lead the design of client’s key Strategic Capital Programs and initiatives.
• Preparation & Issue of RFQs, evaluation of vendor’s quotations, clarifications, Technical Bid Analysis etc.
• Review and approval of vendor documentation and handover manuals.
• Analyse the specification of process equipment and technical bids from vendors, ensuring compliance with the requirements.
• Review of vendor’s documents, drawings, datasheets, specifications, and calculations.
• Execution of equipment/qualification validation programs; including re-qualification and re-validation.
• Design/Author/Review/Approve/Execute qualification/validation documentation and studies in line with the standard approval processes, regulations and client requirements.

Education & Qualifications Required:

• BE in Chemical Engineering or related curriculum.
• Ideally 5 plus years as a Process Engineer in an engineering design office
• Advanced report, standards, and policy writing skills required.
• Skills in working to deadlines, planning, team leadership, motivating and developing subordinates.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Highly organised and an ability to work on own initiative.
• Computer literate especially on Excel, PowerPoint, word and related engineering design software.
• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Excellent project management skills and delegation ability.
• Must have a flexible approach to work and be capable of handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to effectively train and develop others.
• A team builder with good strategic perspective who possess strong influencing skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with colleagues and customers.

Desired Skill Set (Not Essential)

• Experience in equipment sizing, such as Pressure Safety Valve sizing.
• Experience with process design such as pump specification and sizing.
• Experience with instrumentation assessments and design, such as flow control.
• Experience with Hazardous area classification.
• Experience with HAZOP, preferably as a HAZOP lead.

Please note, we do not require agency assistance with this role.