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Process Engineer

Stanford-le-Hope
4 months ago
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JOB- Process Engineer
LOCATION- Stanford-le-Hope
TERM- Permanent
SALARY- £35,000 to £50,000 per annum (plus benefits)

Premier Engineering is working with a specialist manufacturing company based in Stanford-le-Hope who are looking to expand their technical team with a Process Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company operating in the chemical processing sector, offering a long-term career with development opportunities.

The Process Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

Degree qualified in Chemical Engineering or a related field
2+ years of experience in a process or production engineering role within a manufacturing or chemical plant environment
Strong understanding of chemical processing, plant operations, and continuous improvement
Familiarity with health & safety and environmental regulations (COMAH, DSEAR, HAZOP)
Good analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and reporting abilities
Proficient with Microsoft Office and process modelling toolsThe Process Engineer role will involve:

Supporting and improving chemical process operations across the site
Monitoring production performance and proposing efficiency improvements
Ensuring compliance with environmental, health and safety standards
Leading root cause analysis and corrective actions for process issues
Collaborating with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams
Assisting in the scale-up of new processes and product introductionsIf you are interested in this position, please apply with an up-to-date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and salary expectations

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