Process Engineer

Vacancy: Process Engineer

Location: Clitheroe

Job Family: Engineering

As the key driver of site capital projects, you will join the Project Development Group based at Johnson Matthey’s UK catalyst plant, Clitheroe. Your role is to define, design and deliver site capital projects from initiation through to commissioning and hand-over, to support Johnson Matthey’s safety, sustainability, and financial objectives.

The Clitheroe site benefits from a large capital investment of over £20M per annum and hosts 16 different catalyst production plants, giving the prospective Process Engineer opportunity to work on a broad variety of design and commissioning tasks throughout the full project lifecycle.

The role presents exceptional professional development opportunities, full support and technical advice from Senior Process Engineers and cross-disciplinary working, meaning great opportunity for developing both breadth and depth of knowledge.

Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 250 organisation, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specialising in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals, and process technology. With operations in over 30 countries, we employ more than 12,600 people. We have more 200 years of success behind us; be part of the next stage of our growth journey and help maintain our reputation as one of the most admired organisations in our field. Our unique culture and people give us competitive advantage and will ensure our success for years to come. You can be part of that success story.

Your responsibilities:

• Define capital projects and establish project scope by liaising with initiators and stakeholders.
• Fulfil the role of Technical Lead and take ownership of a variety of site projects.
• Complete front-end definition (i.e., optioneering, feasibility studies, technology selection) for site projects.
• Generate full process engineering design packages, including developing calculations (mass/energy balances, equipment sizing, pressure relief, fluid flow, heat transfer), control philosophies, user requirement specifications, P&IDs and data sheets.
• Design, plan and execute plant trials to support project development, from both technical and safety standpoints.
• Coordinate and lead process safety activities, such as Hazard Studies, LOPAs, and Management of Change, with support from the site Process Safety Lead.
  
  
  

Requirements for the role:

• Hold a BEng / MEng in Chemical / Process Engineering, with some experience in the process industry.
• Be working towards Chartered Chemical Engineer status / already Chartered.
• Have excellent stakeholder management and IT skills.
• Have experience of carrying out detailed process engineering design activities as listed in ‘Principal accountabilities’, as well as operational plant experience.
• Have experience of process plant commissioning
  
  
  

Hybrid working is available for this role with a minimum of 3 days onsite and 2 days from home.

How you will be rewarded:

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions and 25 days annual leave (varies for shift-based roles).

At JM, an inclusive culture is integral to our values and ambitions for the future. We are committed to ensuring that everyone can bring their full self to work and thrive in their career. Welcoming everyone to JM, regardless of their unique characteristics, experiences or thoughts allows us to bring many different voices and experiences together to tackle the world's biggest challenges. Being truly inclusive means that all colleagues feel valued for their differences, views and contributions, and feel a sense of belonging at JM.

Johnson Matthey is open for discussion on part time, job share and flexible working patterns.

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks; early application is advised.

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How to apply:

If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online. For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please let your recruiter know when they contact you.

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