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Senior Chemical Engineer – Full-Time, Permanent (West Bromwich)
Monday - Friday: 8am - 4.30pm (30-minute lunch break)
£50,000 - £55,000 per annum
People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Senior Chemical Engineer to join our well-established client based in West Bromwich on a full-time permanent basis.
This role reports directly to the Chemical Engineering Manager and we are looking to recruit for an immediate start.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus UK Bank Holidays
- Paid sick scheme
- Free life assurance
- BHSF healthcare scheme
- Access to a stakeholder pension scheme
- Career development and training opportunities
Day-to-Day Duties:
- Initiate, design, implement and commission Plant Modification Proposals
- Lead hazard assessments and HAZOP studies, ensuring thorough risk management
- Ensure all chemical engineering work complies with Statutory Regulations and Codes of Practice
- Collaborate with Project Engineering to develop plant layout, design, and budget proposals
- Provide expert input on Process Improvement Groups and project teams
- Support the Research Department with process route development for new/existing processes
- Advise internal and external stakeholders (engineers, customers, contractors, consultants) on design, safety, and processing techniques
- Act as Project Leader on designated projects with full responsibility for budget, design, and completion
- Coordinate design and commissioning resources to align with production budgets and schedules
Essential Skills:
- Degree in Chemical Engineering
- Minimum of five years' relevant industrial experience
- Strong understanding of process design, risk assessments, and commissioning
- Ability to lead technical projects and multidisciplinary teams
Desirable Skills:
- Experience developing or improving chemical processes
- Practical on-plant commissioning and troubleshooting experience
- Knowledge of COMAH regulations and DSEAR methodology
- Familiarity with SIL and LOPA assessments
- Understanding of relief system sizing and DIERS methodology
Training:
- Ongoing internal and external training available
- Support for upskilling in safety systems (e.g. SIL, LOPA, DIERS)
- Career development opportunities in senior project or technical leadership roles
Apply
- If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity, apply today by clicking the link below
People Solutions do not charge any of their candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process
