Senior Process Engineer

PROCHEM Engineering

Cork, Ireland

Role Summary:

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Process Engineer to join the engineering design team for projects in the Bio-pharmaceutical, API and Food Science manufacturing sectors, delivering concept, front end & detail design engineering activities.

To manage activity planning, work scheduling, assigning responsibilities to the team, and ensuring deliverables can be met.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

To lead projects from concept to detailed design and follow through to implementation and execution.
Coordination of the Process Design Team to achieve project deliverables.
Lead Technical and Safety reviews.
Develop and participate in HAZOP assessments and the resolution of HAZOP action items.
Be aware of new technology and possible future technologies under development to enable proposal of innovative solutions to client requirements.
Manage the team involved with the development and control of P&IDs.
Development & control of equipment and line lists.
Verification of all Line, equipment, pressure relief device sizing calculations.
Liaising with other discipline personnel to ensure smooth project running.
Technical input and support for the overall process design team.
Manage the delivery of design scopes that are within budgeted hours and ensure that projects are executed and delivered on schedule.
Coordination of design with other design disciplines and equipment suppliers.
Develop sustainable engineering initiatives.
Review of Clients tender documents, specifications, datasheets, verification of design & calculations.
Developing process solutions for client’s new product introductions.
Interfacing with client design team/end user, including site presence as required.
Lead the design of client’s key Strategic Capital Programs and initiatives.
Preparation & Issue of RFQs, evaluation of vendor’s quotations, clarifications, Technical Bid Analysis etc.
Review and approval of vendor documentation and handover manuals.
Analyse the specification of process equipment and technical bids from vendors, ensuring compliance with the requirements.
Review of vendor’s documents, drawings, datasheets, specifications, and calculations.
Execution of equipment/qualification validation programs; including re-qualification and re-validation.
Design/Author/Review/Approve/Execute qualification/validation documentation and studies in line with the standard approval processes, regulations and client requirements.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

BE in Chemical Engineering or related curriculum.
Ideally 10 plus years as a Process Engineer in an engineering design office
Advanced report, standards, and policy writing skills required.
Skills in working to deadlines, planning, team leadership, motivating and developing subordinates.
Experience in equipment sizing, such as Pressure Safety Valve sizing.
Excellent attention to detail.
Experience with process design such as pump specification and sizing.
Highly organised and an ability to work on own initiative.
Experience with instrumentation assessments and design, such as flow control.
Computer literate especially on Excel, PowerPoint, Word and related engineering design software.
Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
Excellent project management skills and delegation ability.
Must have a flexible approach to work and be capable of handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with HAZOP, preferably as a HAZOP lead.
Ability to effectively train and develop others.
A team builder with good strategic perspective who possess strong influencing skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and work with colleagues and customers.