Principal/Senior Process Engineer PSC

JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood Process & Energy is currently recruiting Senior Process Engineers on a contract basis working outside IR35 to support our process engineering team in Glasgow for a minimum of 12 months. This role is based in Glasgow working with the expectation of working Hybrid 3 days in office.

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Wood Process & Energy currently services a wide range of UK and overseas industries in Pharmaceutical, O&G, Refining, Petrochemical, and Chemicals but also works in the power sector and emerging technologies, such as Hydrogen and CCS in the energy transition market.

We are looking for an engineer with the drive and commitment to make a genuine difference to our performance on site projects across the full life cycle on Pharmaceutical studies through FEED and Detailed Design to ensure that Wood continues to differentiate itself from its competitors by delivering quality projects to our Client's requirements.

Applicants with technical skills and experience in pharmaceutical projects are welcome to apply.

Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across emerging energy sectors
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Lead Process Engineer on the delivery of projects. Ensure completion of tasks as assigned by the Lead Engineer
• Lead the process design activities on smaller scopes ensuring that design meets contractual, safety and quality requirements and is delivered on time and within assigned budgets
• Understand the technical and commercial risks associated with project scopes and manage these risks through execution
• Ensure that designs satisfy all operational and safety requirements. Ensure a high standard of safety is achieved and Environmental and Quality Assurance procedures are followed
• Execute assigned tasks within the budget and schedule, as well as maintain the technical quality of the submitted work
• Complete checking of calculations and deliverables as assigned. Ensure the checking of calculations and project deliverables is in accordance with Wood procedures
• Provide direction and guidance to junior members of the project team to help them complete assigned tasks
• Complete and/or check sizing calculations including compressible and incompressible hydraulics, vessels, tanks, pumps, control valves and instrumentation. For Brownfield facilities complete rating and sizing calculations for pumps, control valves, heat exchangers etc.
• Prepare relief calculations and other safety-related calculations
• Prepare critical process deliverables: Basis of Design, Process Flow Diagrams, Mass and Energy Balances, Equipment specifications, Design Philosophies, P&IDs, Line lists, Tie-in Lists
• Communicate effectively within a multi-discipline design team to complete assigned tasks
• When required, provide input to HAZIDs, HAZOPs, LOPAs, and other safety reviews as directed
• Participate in technical meetings with a multi-discipline team to complete tasks.
• Contribute where necessary to review of supplier quotations and reviews of supplier documentation to ensure it fulfils the project requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

At Wood, we understand and acknowledge that everyone is different, and we are committed to equal opportunities and want to access all the talent that is out there. We are committed to attracting a broad range of skills, knowledge, and experiences and embrace differences.

• Chemical Engineering Degree
• Chartered Chemical Engineer status preferred
• Experience working on and leading Studies, FEED and Detailed Design projects associated with the Pharmaceutical sector
• Experience of the delivery of Brownfield and Greenfield projects
• Proven core Process Engineering skills and demonstrable design experience
• A self-motivated, proactive individual with high achievement drive and initiative, excellent verbal and written communication skills and good organisational awareness. Ability to self-improve and develop knowledge and skills required to fulfil role
• Demonstrate an understanding of project delivery to take ownership of tasks and understand the impact on other deliverables and disciplines

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.