Senior Process Engineer

OSL Consulting Engineers are the consulting team of nexos, the only fully integrated and most digitally advanced Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) provider in the UK. A new breed of engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) provider that is turning next-gen energy into operational reality, through innovative solutions, partnerships and problem solving.

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Process Engineer to join our multidiscipline Engineering team on a permanent basis. This engineer will join the OSL team of experienced process engineers’ and report to our Lead Process Engineer. Assigned to a project, the role will involve the production of a wide range of process engineering deliverables supported by the Lead Process Engineer for that project.

Responsibilities:

• Process design and engineering including performing process simulations, design calculations, process optimisation and sizing and selection of equipment.
• Preparation of various engineering deliverables such as Process Flow Diagrams, Heat & Mass Balance, P&ID’s, Process Datasheets, equipment specifications, cause and effect diagrams, control philosophies, hazard studies, assessments (HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA, PHA, etc.) and reports under the guidance of the assigned Lead Process Engineer.
• Support of process safety activities under the guidance of the Lead Technical Safety Engineer
• Coordination of engineering activities with other disciplines and departments.
• Review of vendor’s documents, drawings, datasheets, specifications, and calculations.
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with company and project HSEQ systems, on time and within budget.
• Check the work of other Process Engineers.
• Write detailed technical reports.
• Give presentations both internally and to clients.
• Presentation of personal, company and system improvements for consideration by the company.
• Participation in initiatives outside of day-to-day project activities to improve effectiveness of Process Department
• Keeping up to date with technical developments, national/international standards and legislative requirements related to the discipline scope.

Skills and Experience Required:

• A master’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
• An ongoing CPD programme.
• 10 years plus of post-graduate experience in high hazard industries. Design experience in similar role within an operating company, engineering consultancy or contracting business, preferably across all stages of a project (Concept/Feasibility, FEED and Detailed Design).
• Knowledge of HYSYS (or UNISIM) Process Steady-state Simulation Software, also knowledge of AspenONE Process Engineering suite is an advantage.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of Visio, Teams, and SharePoint
• Self-driven individual that can work effectively with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think creatively to deliver optimal solutions.
• Effective written and oral communication style to pass and receive information, receive instructions and report on progress.
• Exceptional inter-personnel skills with proven track record of working within varied teams and engineers of all abilities.
• Client focused individual able to motivate and organise themselves in relation to others to meet project deadlines.
• Ability to manage own time and project interfaces.
• Ability to set own goals and to contribute to business development ideas.