Process Engineer

2 weeks ago


Warrington, United Kingdom PQ Corporation Full time
Job Title: Process Engineer
Location: PQ Silicas - Warrington Site
Salary: Up to £52,600 per annum dependant on experience
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Working Hours: 37.5hr Week
For over 200 years, PQ (Silicas) has envisioned the future of performance chemicals through collaborative innovation, making products that touch all of us, every day.
We are a leading global supplier of silicate and derivative products that serve as environmentally friendly substitutes for materials used in a variety of applications. These include end uses such as matting agents in surface coatings, clarifying agents for edible oils and beverages, additives to paints and coatings for thermal insulation, and sensory particles in personal care products to improve feel attributes.
Job Purpose:
To develop & maintain process knowledge & expertise for manufacturing assets at the Warrington site
To lead, manage and participate in process engineering studies, process designs and engineering projects to support the development of the site & business
To provide troubleshooting and support to production processes at the Warrington site
To lead & execute plant trials in order to support new product and process developmentKey Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Ensure that process safety is properly addressed & included in all process designs
Ensure Health, Safety and the Environment are properly considered in all process interactions
Comply fully with the required standards of good manufacturing practice (GMP), good hygienic practice (GHP) and HACCP that are applicable to the area of operation
Demonstrate appropriate training and competence in order to lead Hazop 3 reviews and perform pressure system calculations
Monitor process performance, so that issues are quickly identified and corrected to maintain process stability, using tools such as Aspen Process Explorer to aid troubleshooting
Support management of change to ensure effective control and approval of process changes
Design and develop new processes/products and improve existing processes/products to meet the project objectives and to ensure the necessary HSE and engineering standards (including relevant food/feed safety and cosmetic quality requirements) are met, including:
Equipment design and process specification
Equipment selection
Process economics
Commission, train operators and hand over to Operations
Process optimisation
Issue technical reports / process & equipment specifications so that information is readily available for internal use
Identify and evaluate process improvement opportunities
Provide technical / process troubleshooting to eliminate manufacturing problems
Work closely with people from different functions such as; Project Engineering, Quality, R&D, Operations and engage with external contacts such as equipment suppliers, toll manufacturers and professional services
Develop and maintain process knowledge & expertise for specific manufacturing technologies
Manage and control agreed process, product development and engineering projects to deliver the desired output in a timely, cost-effective manner
Champion the use of the PQ methodologies for structural improvement (7 steps) and executing projectsKnowledge Skills and Experience Required:
A university bachelor or master degree in (chemical / process) engineering and preferably (not essential) 1-5 years' experience in the areas of process technology, engineering and project management within a large chemical manufacturing organisation
Good leadership, interpersonal, organisational and change management skills with the ability to converse with all levels of the organisation
The ability to work individually and as part of a team, interacting with different functions, relating to a wide range of personnel
Excellent problem solving skills
Good command of at least English and preferably other languages in written and spoken form
Where appropriate to the area of operation, a good understanding of good manufacturing practice, good hygiene practice and related product safety systems (such as HACCP) is requiredDimensions:
Number of direct reports: 0
Process design of manufacturing plants $2.0m
Management of capital projects $0.5m
Development of business opportunities $3.0m
Typical number of simultaneous projects/trials 6Benefits:
Holiday allowance. 30 Basic, 8 Bank Holiday, Warrington Walking Day - Total 39
Pension Scheme
On site Physiotherapy and Occupational Health
BUPA Cash Plan Scheme
Private Medical Insurance
Group Life Assurance Scheme
Company Discretionary Sickness Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Bike2Work SchemePQ is not currently sponsoring VISA's for this role, unless able to work in the United Kingdom please refrain from applying at this time.
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Chemical Engineer, Process Design Engineer, Process Engineer, Process Technician, Process Technology, Project Manager, Engineering Project Manager, Operations Engineer, Production Projects Engineer, will also be considered for this role

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