Process Engineer

Bradley, Kirklees
5 months ago
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Process Engineer

NES Fircroft is recruiting a Chatered Process Engineer with experience working on a Top Tier COMAH site, to join our clients Project Process Engineering Team. This role is based at our client's site in Huddersfield on an initial 9 month contract (with potential for future work). Mon-Fri, minimum 36hrs per week. 

As a Chartered Process Engineer you will play a crucial part in supporting the delivery of capital projects across our client's site, who is a leader in agricultural chemical innovation. Collaborating closely with the projects department and plant support teams, you will provide process engineering expertise throughout various project stages, from FEED to commissioning. You will be hands-on, getting involved in the groundwork of the projects to include design, risk assessments, on-site commissioning and the below responsibilities. 

You will also be responsible for:

Full life cycle from FEED through to on-site commissioning of capital projects.
Defining, designing, and operating batch unit operations
Leading process risk assessments
Involved in the commissioning of projects to establish safe and effective production.
Ensuring compliance with HSE standards
Preferred Education and Experience:

Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering (BEng or MEng equivalent)
Chartered Engineer and full Member of the Institute of Chemical Engineers (MIChemE)
Must have proven experience in the chemical / speciality / fine chemical industry 
Practical experience in batch processing, particularly in the Speciality Chemicals industry
Knowledge of working on a Top Tier COMAH site within the chemical industry

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients

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