Process Engineer - Gas Phase Reaction Kinetics
The Green Recruitment Company is partnering with a UK-based applied science and advanced engineering company at the forefront of industrial innovation. The firm leverages a multi-disciplinary approach across the automotive, aerospace, and chemical sectors to drive sustainability by enabling manufacturers to integrate carbon-derived silica while significantly cutting emissions.
Our client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Process Engineer to join the team, contributing to the design, optimization, and scale-up of carbon conversion technologies. This position offers an interdisciplinary scope blending process simulation, plant design, hands-on troubleshooting, and innovative problem-solving to drive impactful results.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design, optimize, and troubleshoot chemical processes to enhance efficiency, safety, and scalability.
* Utilize process simulation tools (e.g., Aspen Plus or equivalent) for comprehensive plant modeling and process optimization.
* Incorporate safety, reliability, and environmental best practices throughout all phases of process design and implementation.
* Lead and support scale-up initiatives from laboratory through pilot to full industrial scale.
* Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to develop and deliver innovative process solutions.
* Oversee project timelines, resources, and documentation to ensure successful process development execution.
* Interpret and analyze process data, identify root causes of issues, and implement effective process improvements.
* Maintain precise documentation of process designs, operating procedures, and project deliverables.
Required Experience:
* Master’s degree (MSc) in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field with a minimum of 2 years of industrial experience, or a PhD with at least 1 year of industrial experience or 2 years of postdoctoral research.
* Strong knowledge of process thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, hydrodynamics, and the dynamic behavior of unit operations.
* Proficient in process simulation software such as Aspen Plus (or equivalent).
* Proven experience in process optimization, troubleshooting, and project management.
* Solid understanding of safety, reliability, and environmental standards within chemical process engineering.
Preferred Experience:
* PhD in Chemical or Process Engineering, ideally with hands-on experience in process design, optimization, or plant operations.
* Experience with automation systems and process control technologies.
* Knowledge of technology transfer and scale-up from laboratory to industrial environments.
* Demonstrated involvement in sustainability projects and experience working in multidisciplinary teams.
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