Process Engineer

Job purpose:

The post holder undertakes process development, manufacturing improvement and technical support activities for assets on our Runcorn Site. They also produce process engineering packages for major development projects including large (~£100m) projects such as a new salt plant and new hydrogen capacity.

Key Accountabilities:

• Maintain a good understanding of basis of safety and SHE regulatory requirements for the Runcorn Site, with particular emphasis on COMAH substances (such as hydrogen).


• Maintain up to date SHE documentation to ensure ongoing operation and plant developments meet expected standards of SHE performance.


• Provide the process engineering design specification for capital and revenue projects for Runcorn Site.


• Undertake timely and effective second level troubleshooting support to manufacturing in order to deliver SHE, volume, variable and fixed cost targets.


• Closely monitor plant and equipment performance so that early action can be taken to avoid escalation of SHE or manufacturing issues.


• Enhance process knowledge by organising and managing plant trials in order to improve the SHE, OEE, VPC and fixed cost performance of the assets at Runcorn Site.

Skills and experience :

• Degree in Chemical Engineering required.


• Full Chartered Member of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (or actively working towards chartership).


• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a process engineering position is preferred.


• Manufacturing plant and project support experience is required, with a particular preference for experience within the chlor-alkali sector.


• Strong commitment to SHE; good understanding of relevant SHE legislation and process SHE standards.


• Strong engineering skills and able to develop extensive knowledge of process engineering.


• Strong IT skills and familiar with PEL and other process engineering software.


• Strong understanding of cost / benefit economic analysis and budgeting.


• Competent in design, development and troubleshooting activities.


• Able to generate new ideas from self and from others.