Process Engineer

DATS Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Process Engineer to join a dynamic Technical Services team in Capenhurst. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support process design and analysis deliverables for key projects and work packages, ensuring compliance with functional requirements and industry standards.
Please note this role will require SC level security clearance or the ability to obtain it. Currently this process is taking 6-8 weeks for a UK passport holder.
Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all duties adhere to the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental requirements.
  
• Produce high-quality technical reports and specifications related to UF₆ process system equipment performance and definition.
  
• Provide technical solutions to resolve design challenges, including substantiation, design basis, and underpinning calculations.
  
• Communicate and promote design solutions to internal and external stakeholders.
  
• Analyse plant processes, commissioning, and test data to establish validated performance models.
  
• Develop and maintain specialist knowledge of UF₆ system designs and plant equipment performance.
  
• Review Boolean Logic Specifications or equivalent in relation to process system design requirements.
  
• Offer technical support in design reviews, ISA/HAZOP meetings, and documentation completion.
  
• Support Cascade Development, including training in the use of modelling tools.
  
• Develop project proposals, including schedules and cost forecasts.
  
• Manage project deliverables and provide clear status reports to stakeholders.
  
• Travel to European suppliers and customer sites as required.
  Qualifications & Experience:
  
• A good degree in Chemical Engineering.
  
• Experience within the nuclear industry is preferred, but experience in any large process industry will be considered.
  
• Knowledge of process modelling and simulation tools (e.g., Matlab, Simulink).
  
• Strong background in Process or Chemical Engineering design.
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a high level of computer literacy.
  
• Ability to speak French or German is advantageous but not essential.
  
• SC level security clearance (or ability to obtain it )
  Benefits:
  
• Firstly, joining our client will make you a team member within a group of enthusiastic and motivated individuals, who share goals and take pride in their work, achieving great results.
  
• A market competitive salary (£60,000- £70,000) the package offers attractive benefits including:
  
• Company performance bonus. (£3.7K)
  
• 25 days holiday (rising to 28 after 6 years) + all statutory Bank Holidays.
  
• Flexible working options, including up to 2 days working from home per week (subject to security and business need).
  
• 13x SWAD per year.
  
• Generous flexi-time arrangements with flexi-day off per month (subject to accumulated hours).
  
• Company Sick Pay.
  
• Defined contribution pension scheme.
  This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Process Engineer to contribute to innovative projects within a forward-thinking organisation.
  If you're interested in this role, apply today