Graduate Process Engineer

Argent Energy (UK) Limited is seeking a Graduate Process Engineer for their Ellesmere Port site. The role involves supporting and implementing multi-disciplinary projects, gaining experience in biodiesel production, and working towards Chartership. The Graduate will collaborate with various teams, manage projects from inception to completion, and develop engineering skills. The position offers a two-year development program with mentorship, and includes benefits like 33 days of holiday and enhanced pay schemes.
Job Description

Joining a team of Production, Projects, Safety, and Maintenance specialists who are responsible for running the plant 24/7, the Graduate Engineer will support, develop and implement multi-disciplinary projects for our Stanlow site. They will share learning with Argents Biodiesel Plant in Amsterdam and there will be opportunities to visit.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your engineering skills and work towards Chartership, whilst also gaining experience with other parts of the business. As part of our two-year Graduate Programme, and to guarantee early career growth & development, we ensure that the Graduate will be supported by experienced engineers, will gain experience in the field, and will take on real responsibility for meaningful projects. This will allow a steep learning curve to get a deep understanding of the biofuel industry whilst being accountable for delivering results.

Youll be in the middle of the action from day 1, working on important projects for our site. The Argent team around you will be supportive and help you to reach your goals. Your development as an Engineer is important to us. The plant processes a variety of feedstocks. The plant typically has two shutdowns a year for maintenance.

Key Responsibilities
• Gain an in-depth understanding of the biodiesel process by working closely with operations, other engineers, our lab team and development chemists.
• Develop projects that will improve the profitability, safety and sustainability of Argents biodiesel production. Youll get input from across the site to develop scopes that meet the projects goals.
• Manage these projects from initial scope identification through to procurement, construction and commissioning.
• The projects youll be part of could range from plant extensions through to small safety, environmental and reliability improvements no two projects will be the same.
• Contribute to detailed project design; HAZOPs, LOPAs, design reviews, process calculations, capital expenditure approvals etc.
• Work closely with the Procurement Department to get Argent the best possible value for money, learning how to negotiate with suppliers and manage contracts.
• Use the sites management of change process to ensure that all changes are safe, compliant and reliable.

Key Internal/External Relationships
• The Projects Team youll work with an experienced team including Mechanical, Process and Instrument Engineers.
• Operations and Maintenance will be our customers, but also the enablers of our projects.
• Contractors are a key resource where youll have to build relationships.
• The Project Team in Amsterdam youll share progress with this team and can learn from their experience.

Company Benefits
• 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
• Medicash
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Enhanced Company pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay

What We Are Looking For
• IT literate, including Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Familiarity with process equipment (pumps, compressors, reactors, heat exchangers, etc.) and their operation.
• Knowledge of SHE legislation
• Project management experience (desirable)
• Be enthusiastic, persistent and self-motivated.
• A drive to learn and develop.
• Use analytical skills to make good decisions and present clear justifications.
• Continuous improvement and solutions driven
• Collaborative and builds effective relationships
• Minimum MEng Chemical Engineering or a similar scientific discipline.
• Working towards Chartership.
• Experience of working in a process plant desirable although not essential.
• Full right to work in the UK.

Accepted degree subjects
• chemical engineering

Additional Job Details

LocationEllesmere Port StanlowSalaryCompetitive salary

How To Apply

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