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Key Questions   Would you like to be a part of a global leader in Chemical manufacturing, driving sustainable solutions across a variety of industries?

Do you want to contribute and play a pivotal role in cutting-edge capital projects?

Would you like an opportunity to gain valuable experience in Engineering and Strategic project planning?

The Opportunity
Due to current project needs, an opportunity has become available for a proven and dedicated Process Engineer to support our client on a 6-month contract. In this role you will play a vital role in supporting capital projects and be at the forefront of innovation, whether it’s designing, scaling or optimising new production processes.

Your duties and responsibilities will be
Define the process scope of projects to endure business objectives will be met and ensure stakeholders are aligned.
Develop process engineering deliverables to support the project such as heat and mass balance, P&ID’s, pressure drop calculations, process data sheets & equipment sizing.
Develop process control philosophies and user requirement specifications to meet project objectives.
Develop process data sheets for the procurement of equipment
Lead the technical bid analysis considering proposals from various vendors
Identify and mitigate process safety hazards complying with regulations and considering industry best practice.
Develop process commissioning plans and operator training procedures
You will have the following qualifications & experience:
MEng/BEng in Chemical Engineering
Significant experience and knowledge of developing the process engineering design for capital projects involving the installation of new process plant equipment.
Experience of making modifications to existing process plant in a chemicals manufacturing environment.
A good understanding of common process plant technologies used in the chemicals industry and the applicable process engineering principles.
A good understanding of process engineering standards and best practice applicable to the design and operation of process plant.
A good understanding of the regulatory and safety requirements that need to be considered in the design and operation of a process plant.
A good understanding of process control principles and development of philosophies.
Ability to proficiently apply process safety and process engineering knowledge for safe and efficient design of plant modifications of new plant.
Experience of supporting a project through commissioning and handover to operations.
Able to communicate effectively and work with other disciplines within the organisation to deliver results.
It’s great if you also have the following
Previous experience working under COMAH regulations
The setting for the role
Risks and Hazards are in line with working on a chemical and manufacturing site. These can include, chemical burns, trips and falls, overexertion, cuts and scrapes, chemical exposure, inhalation of chemicals, confined spaces, heavy machinery and equipment, electrical hazards, machine guarding, sudden or loud noises, moving vehicles and working at height. A full site induction will be provided and all safety requirements must be adhered to when entering the site.   Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Millbank is proud to be a member of the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’. Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Millbank is proud to be a member of the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’.
Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business

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