Senior Process Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION- PROCESS ENGINEER

Job Title: Process Engineer
Job Grade: TBC
Department: Engineering
Line Manager: Senior Process Engineer
Division: Operations
Employee Category: White Collar
Location: Head Office – Darlington
Status: Full Time, Permanent

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Company Values

Safety First
We never compromise on safety. It’s the foundation of everything we do.

One Team
We always work together, with respect, trust and a shared commitment to succeed.

Build & Grow
We invest in our people, with a commitment to develop skills, learning, and opportunities.

Take Ownership
We act with accountability, solve problems proactively and follow through on our commitments.

Quality Matters
We set high standards and embrace improvement — for our customers, our people, and our business.

Integrity Always
We act with honesty, fairness and transparency, doing the right thing, even when no one is looking.

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Role Purpose

The Process Engineer plays a critical role in the design, construction, commissioning, and long-term operation of a new pyrolysis recycling facility.

During the build phase, this role supports plant layout, equipment specification, process design, procedure development, and commissioning planning.

Once operational, the Process Engineer will monitor and optimise all aspects of the facility, improve efficiency, ensure quality output, and drive continuous improvement. The process engineering team will also own and manage the management of change process.

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Key Duties

Build and Commissioning Phase

• Collaborate with design and project teams to influence plant layout, process flows, and equipment selection.

• Support the development and review of P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and equipment specifications.

• Assist with purchasing, installation, testing, and commissioning of recycling equipment and systems.

• Contribute to the creation of SOPs, HAZOPs, and operational readiness plans.

• Chair and/or act as technical representative in HAZOP reviews.

• Work closely with Production and Quality to develop plant operating procedures, including water batching and commissioning procedures.

• Take a lead role in completing performance guarantee trials at the new site.

• Participate in factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT).

Operational Phase

• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and operational standards.

• Monitor and optimise recycling processes against performance targets and KPIs.

• Troubleshoot process issues and collaborate with maintenance and production teams.

• Implement and lead technical continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.

• Support quality control to ensure compliance with product specifications.

• Maintain accurate process documentation, performance data, and reports.

• Lead or contribute to capital projects related to process improvements and equipment upgrades.

• Carry out other ad hoc duties as required.

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Key Accountabilities

Build and Commissioning Phase

• Timely production of accurate P&IDs and PFDs.

• Specification of appropriate and suitable equipment.

• Implementation of robust SOPs and HAZOPs.

• Deployment of hardware/software to enable effective KPI measurement.

• Development of a comprehensive suite of operating procedures.

Operational Phase

• Achieve zero incidents in line with safety and environmental standards.

• Implement process KPIs that support performance targets.

• Meet or exceed throughput, yield, and quality targets.

• Minimise plant downtime.

• Provide accurate and timely documentation and reports.

• Successfully implement process improvements.

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Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering (or related discipline).

• Professional Membership with IChemE or equivalent.

• Experience in process engineering, ideally in plastics, polymer manufacturing, or recycling.

• Experience supporting the build, commissioning, or start-up of a new facility (including international projects).

• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement certifications.

• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 standards.

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Key Competencies (including but not limited to)

• Strong HSEQ awareness.

• Technical understanding of recycling or chemical processes.

• In-depth knowledge of process control systems.

• Ability to interpret technical drawings and P&IDs.

• Analytical problem-solving.

• Strong project and time management skills.

• Effective collaboration and communication.