Senior Process Engineer
Speyside
Permanent
Excellent salary, benefits, vehicle/allowance
Join our prestigious Global manufacturing client within their Distilling projects team, based in the Heart of the Whisky Industry. With a focus on a variety of engaging projects spanning multiple sites, this role offers an exciting chance to play a crucial role in their Production Operations.
As a Process/Senior Process Engineer, you'll report directly to the Head of Strategic Projects and collaborate closely within a diverse team. Your responsibilities will encompass managing projects from inception to completion, with key focus on Process Engineering elements of the projects with a particular emphasis on Process Design, Project Scoping, Project Management, Project Installation, Project Commissioning, Improvements & Technical support. These projects will span across Production Operations, aiming to drive production growth, reduce carbon emissions, improve safety efficiencies, and ensure compliance. Handling multiple projects concurrently, you'll navigate through a range of responsibilities with precision and expertise.
We're seeking individuals with a proven track record in project management within a process manufacturing environment, combined with exceptional relationship-building skills and a strong commitment to meeting deadlines. Understanding the critical importance of compliance, you'll leverage a variety of tools and methodologies to approach projects effectively.
- Process Design: Oversee the completion of process engineering deliverables on large-scale projects, including distillery upgrades and new builds.
- Project Scoping: Assist in defining and implementing multidisciplinary engineering projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Project Management: Lead cross-functional teams to execute CAPEX projects, managing all aspects from securing funds to commissioning and handover. Ensure budget, timelines, scope, and HS&E compliance are met to achieve business goals.
- Project Installation: Manage the specification, design, procurement, and supervision of project installations, ensuring smooth coordination across different engineering disciplines.
- Project Commissioning: Provide expert process engineering support during the planning and execution of commissioning activities.
- Improvements: Recommend and implement improvements or replacements to enhance reliability, safety, and production. Proactively develop and introduce new systems or methods to improve project execution.
- Technical Support: Offer technical assistance to production and engineering teams, ensuring all process changes are documented and meet existing standards to maximize production efficiency.
Skills & Experience:
- Degree in Chemical/Process Engineering or a related discipline, with significant industrial experience.
- In-depth knowledge of legislation related to engineering installations in hazardous areas and HS&E regulations.
- Proven experience in safety-related process engineering, including HAZOP and LOPA.
- Strong background in the design, operation, optimisation, and fault-finding of complex systems.
- Extensive experience in project management, including tendering procedures and project engineering tools.
- Commercially aware with knowledge of financial systems, contract writing, and review.
- Full UK Driver's License.
- Proficient in ERP software, Microsoft Word, Excel, MS Project, and other relevant software tools.
Given the nature of the role, travel will be involved, and a company vehicle can be provided or vehicle allowance. In return, our client offer excellent working conditions and abundant opportunities for career growth within a supportive and dynamic environment.
Interested? Please apply directly or contact Caroline Strachan:
Cstrachan@weareninetwenty.com
07825 450 978