Requisition ID:
73163

Position:
Full-Time Regular

Open date:
Jul 26, 2012 8:45:38 AM

Functional area:
Manufacturing

Location:
Montrose or Irvine, Scotland

Required degrees:
Not Indicated

Relocation:
Not Indicated

Basic qualifications:
Applicants should have a relevant degree (eg. BSc / BEng at least in Process or Chemical Engineering) or equivalent.

Alongside sound technical ability, the successful candidate

• can demonstrate problem solving ability
• can demonstrate the thorough understanding of processes by applying fundamental engineering improvement principles
• be highly motivated
• will have effective communication skills - both verbal and written
• will have an ability to work effectively with and influence others at all levels
• will be able to operate as part of a team with positive interpersonal skills
• will be prepared to take a leading role with respect to continuous improvement..

Preferred qualifications:

• OE Green Belt accreditation
• Trained and experienced as a HAZOP leader
• Experience of commissioning primary processing plant
• Leadership skills in particular in influencing others, foster enthusiasm and teamwork

Details:
As a process engineer at the Montrose or Irvine site, the successful candidate will work within the Technical Function and provide process engineering expertise to support production activities. This would involve working as a member of a cross-functional team to support primary manufacture processes and contributing to the resolution of technical issues having process engineering dimensions, including development of corrective and preventative actions to mitigate against their recurrence.

Other areas of involvement may include

• Providing technical process engineering input to capital projects – including design, equipment specification, safety studies
• Continuously improving process safety on site through identifying and assessing risk, and designing mitigation solutions
• Supporting the site’s automation ambition through design, specification and commissioning of automation projects.

Closing date for applications: 24th August 2012
Location: Montrose and Irvine. Please indicate in your application which site you would consider.

When applying for this role, please use the 'cover letter' of the on-line application to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. This information along with your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity.

Contact information:
You may apply for this position online by selecting the Apply now button.

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