Senior Process Engineer – Kilkenny
Role Purpose:
- We are currently recruiting for a Senior Process Engineer to join the engineering team within our design projects for Bio-pharmaceutical, API and Food Science manufacturing facilities, delivering both 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 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’s 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 teams involved with the development and control of P&ID’s.
- Development & control of equipment and line lists.
- Verification of all Line, Equipment (thermal & pump), pressure relief device sizing calculations.
- Liaising with other discipline personnel to ensure smooth project running.
- Technical input and support for 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 and leverage best practices from the company’s in-house capabilities as well as from other industries to deliver world class performance in plant and equipment design.
- 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
- Lead the design of client’s key Strategic Capital Programs and initiatives.
- Preparation & Issue of RFQ’s, 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.
Education & Qualifications Required:
- BE in Chemical Engineering or related curriculum.
- Minimum 8 years as a Process Engineer in an engineering design office or 8 years as a Project Engineer in a biopharmaceutical / API manufacturing facility.
- Advanced report, standards, and policy writing skills required.
- Skills in working to deadlines, planning, team leadership, motivating and developing subordinates.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Highly organised and an ability to work on own initiative.
- 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.
- 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.
To Apply: Quote – PE23024
If you would like to discuss this vacancy or to discuss your career and other job opportunities in confidence, contact us:
14 Danville Business Park, Kilkenny, R95 F727, Ireland.
+353 56 77 90100
recruitment@prochem.ie
Please note, we do not require agency assistance with this role.
