Job description Posted 24 July 2018

Process Engineer

Montrose, Angus – Scotland

£30-38 p/h

12 month contract (6/8/18 – 5/8/19)


Description:

As a process engineer at the Montrose site, the successful candidate will work in the Technical Development Department and provide process engineering expertise. This would involve working as a member of a cross-functional team to support primary manufacture processes and contributing to the resolution of technical issues having process engineering dimensions, including development of corrective and preventative actions to mitigate against their recurrence.

Other areas of involvement may include:

- Providing technical process engineering input to capital projects – including design, equipment specification, safety studies

- Continuously improving process safety on site through identifying and assessing risk, and designing mitigation solutions

- Supporting the site’s automation ambition through design, specification and commissioning of automation projects


Basic qualifications:

- Minimum of a BSc / BEng degree in Process or Chemical Engineering or equivalent

- Thorough understanding of processes by applying fundamental engineering principles.

Preferred qualifications:

- Education at MSc level or higher.

- Experience in the use of simulation/design software i.e. Aspen, Hysis, PEL


Experience in:

- Supporting the manufacture of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs)

- Developing and implementing software changes on DCSs, preferably Emerson DeltaV, FAT testing, etc..

- Process safety i.e. assessments such as HAZOP, SIL, Hazardous Area Classifications, emergency pressure relief devices.

- Environmental legislation, issues i.e. control of emissions (prevention and/or abatement)

- Commissioning.

- Design and/or plant modifications

Alongside sound technical ability, the successful candidate:

- Is able to demonstrate problem solving ability

- Is highly motivated

- Has effective communication skills - both verbal and written

- Has the ability to work effectively with and influence others at all levels

- Is able to operate as part of a team with positive interpersonal skills

- Is able to take a leading role.

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