Process EngineerLocation: Widnes (UK) LANXESS Flavour & Fragrance manufacturing plant is an upper tier COMAH site manufacturing speciality ingredients for customers globally. A new opportunity has arisen for a Process Engineer to join our focussed Maintenance and Engineering team with a high bias for action and a collaborative outlook.About the role: Reporting to the Technical Manager, our Process Engineer role supports the site’s Process Engineering agenda in the key areas of compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental regulatory frameworks; design, operation, and optimisation of process equipment and systems; and management and execution of engineering projects. Our site has an extensive HAZOP gap closure requirement and this role will be heavily focused on managing projects to deliver this plan.Key Responsibilities: Health, Safety, and EnvironmentActive participant in PHRs and HAZOP’s and lead action plans to close gaps. Help maintain site IPPC permit and drive the sustainability agenda, reducing our carbon footprint in manufacturingProjectsManage a range of capital projects of varying degrees of size and complexity, through scoping, design, installation, commissioning and handover. Using appropriate procurement and cost control processes to deliver on time and on budget.Report on timelines and actions as required and ensure clear escalation of delivery risks. Manage contractor activities during construction phaseDevelopment of design information in support of projects – PFD’s, P&ID’s, M&E balances, equipment sizing, fluid flow and pressure drop calculationsDevelopment of specifications for equipment, processes and automation requirementsPlant SupportProvide engineering support to production and Research & Development for troubleshooting and new product developmentIdentify and implement improvements to plant facilities, processes and methods of operation. Active participant of the Management of Change processes on siteWork as part of a team or individually to deliver high quality, robust, permanent solutionsEducation/Experience:Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent5-10 years experience within a Process Engineering roleChemical Manufacturing experience, ideally in COMAH upper tier environmentFully conversant with COMAH, DSEAR, IEC61511 Functional Safety, PSSR, MHSAW-1999, IPPC, & CDM regulationsDesired: Chartered Chemical Engineer (IChemE chartered member) or working towardsHighly organised and comfortable working on multiple projects with varying deadlinesEffective team working and stakeholder managementExperience of managing projects in manufacturing environments