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Senior Process Engineer

Knutsford
5 days ago
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Are you an experience Process Engineer with extensive experience of Nuclear or other highly regulated industry projects?
Do you have current SC Clearance?
Are you looking for a new contract assignment where you can support the design of a new plant? 
If so, then please get in touch or apply today!
 
The Opportunity
An assignment has arisen for a Senior Process Engineer to support a nuclear project. The role will be based from Knutsford on a contract basis. You will be carrying out process engineering duties including proposals, projects and occasional technology and innovation and consultancy activities.
 
Your duties and responsibilities will be

To undertake process engineering aspects of the project.
The supervision of other process engineers and control of the budget/manhours/schedule.
To be responsible for the process design – i.e., approve process engineering drawings (e.g., P&IDs) and process calculations. 
You will have the following qualifications & experience:

Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent
Preferably chartered status or prepared to work towards
Must have and be able to maintain SC clearance 
 
Other Skills and Experience needed:

Be able to demonstrate process engineering design skills – including developments of PFD’s, Energy & Mass Balance, P&IDs and simulations
Experienced in producing and checking process hydraulic calculations & process specification for main equipment items (e.g., pumps, tanks, reactors, columns instrumentation, heat exchangers and line sizing)
Relief, blow down valve and flare system sizing
Developing Process basis of design and control philosophies
Experience working in safety critical or regulated environments or experience working on safety critical projects
Familiarity with engineering standards / specifications and requirements in a highly regulated environment (relevant UK nuclear legislation and regulations), including Safety Cases.
Experience in working in multi-discipline engineering teams
Experience in managing client relationships in a technical role
Experience of managing teams of engineers and developing junior engineers
Clear and concise communication in both written and verbal form with excellent people management and interpersonal skills
Understanding of Designer and Principal Designer Roles under CDM
Working knowledge of Office 365 including One Drive and Sharepoint with proficient use of Word and Excel
Eligible to live and work in the UK
Full UK/EEC driving licence 
It’s great if you also have the following

Experience of risk assessments and regulations, HAZOP, HAZAN, COMAH, DSEAR, CDM
Experience of working on multi-disciplined projects during Concept, FEED & EPC Phases
Experience using ASPEN HYSYS 
The setting for the role
This role will be based in a design office.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
 
We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business

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