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Senior Process Engineer

Stockport
4 days ago
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SENIOR PROCESS ENGINEER

We are currently seeking a Senior Process Engineer responsible for the design of incineration and waste to energy systems, specifically for fixed hearth, stepped hearth and rotary kilns, encompassing abated and unabated technologies. This role has the growth potential to become part of the Senior Management Team.

ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT:

Developing industry leading fuel-efficient combustions systems, EfW, incineration and pet cremation

Keeping up to date with current industry best practices and researching emerging technologies such as the development of electric incinerators

Managing projects with challenging technical requirements and tight timelines.

Solving difficult problems.

Getting involved in R&D

DO YOU ENJOY COLLABORATING WITH:

Other departments and functions across the business

Different disciplines in Engineering

Being an integral part of the sales process

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Analysis of project specifications, tender and proposal requirements & working with sales to provide technical input.

Preparation of design basis and philosophy documents focusing on safeguarding, shutdown, relief & blowdown, isolation).

Preparation of process deliverables: Process flow diagrams (PFDs), heat & mass balances (H&MBs),Firing diagrams.

Development and preparation of design/technical specifications.

P&IDs development including selection of design conditions, hydraulic analysis, line sizing and pipe specifications.

Qualitative and quantitative risk assessments, developing detailed “Hazard and Operability” studies (Process Hazard Assessment (PHA) considered to be a bonus).

Technical meetings with multi-discipline team to complete project tasks.

Working experience on FEED studies and EPC projects (Experience in waste-to-energy projects considered to be a bonus).

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering or related field.

5+ years of process engineering experience; preferably in EfW, combustion or flue gas treatment

Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).

Competent in CAD Software, MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.

Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts.

Ambition to become part of the Senior Management Team

Routine travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required

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