Senior Process Engineer

Senior Process Engineer

Speyside

Permanent

Excellent salary, benefits plus car 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 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