Junior Process Engineer

What youll be doing

• Supporting Safety, Health, Environment and Process Safety Management programmes.
• Participating in Management of Change (MOC), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) and incident investigation activities.
• Maintaining engineering documentation including P&IDs, SOPs, BOPs, work instructions and Process Safety Information.
• Monitoring manufacturing performance and identifying opportunities for process optimisation and improved plant reliability.
• Providing technical support during routine production, start-ups, shutdowns and process trials.
• Supporting engineering projects from concept through implementation and commissioning.
• Assisting with automation, process control and Distributed Control System (DCS) improvement initiatives.
• Conducting engineering gap analyses, plant verifications and compliance reviews.
• Coordinating engineering, process safety and improvement action items to closure.
• Preparing technical reports, engineering studies, dashboards and performance metrics.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity and operational excellence.
• Assisting with training, knowledge management and engineering competency development activities

What youll need

• BSc in Chemical Engineering or BEng in Chemical Engineering or equivalent
• 2-3 years' experience in a manufacturing, process engineering or chemical processing environment.
• Exposure to process safety management systems, engineering projects, process optimisation or manufacturing support activities will be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of chemical engineering principles and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to analyse process data and troubleshoot operational, quality and process safety issues.
• Working knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) principles and risk management methodologies.
• Ability to interpret engineering documentation including P&IDs, PFDs and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of process control, instrumentation and Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to prepare technical reports and present findings effectively.
• Strong planning, organisational and project coordination skills.
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams and communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Knowledge of SHE legislation, engineering standards and regulatory requirements will be advantageous.

What is in it for you?

• Market related CTC package, including benefits

A Few Things to Know

• The successful candidate will demonstrate initiative, attention to detail and a strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement. They will be a motivated self-starter with sound analytical abilities, strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to learn and develop within a challenging manufacturing environment. The role offers excellent opportunities for professional development within a global manufacturing environment.

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