Process Engineer
We are currently looking for a Process Engineer to fill an immediate vacancy and join our small, experienced and passionate team.
If you would like to apply for the role, please email a CV and a covering letter to admin@apslsystems.com.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process Design: Develop cost effective process designs for new and existing production facilities from initial concept to completion of detailed design, including:
- process equipment sizing and selection, including unit operations, vessels, pumps, control and relief valves
- preparation of equipment data sheets, PFDs, material balances and process sizing calculations
- input to instrumentation, control system and mechanical designs
- preparation of commissioning, start-up, operation and maintenance manuals.
- Operations Support: Provide technical support during commissioning & start-up and interpret field data to solve client operational issues and make performance improvement recommendations.
- Development and Standardisation: Participate in the development of new and advancement of existing products, including product testing, standardisation and creation of in-house sizing programs.
- Commercial Support: Provide technical quotation support, including input to vendor sourcing and selection.
- Project Inspection Visits: Attend sub-vendor workshops during detailed design, fabrication and build to ensure equipment compliance with design documentation.
- Safety, Compliance & Sustainability: Ensure that all processes are environmentally sustainable and comply with safety regulations and standards, including participation in HAZOPs and safety studies.
Technical Knowledge and Experience
The successful candidate will have:
- a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field
- 1 to 3 years’ process design experience in Oil & Gas, Refining, Petrochemicals or a related industry, preferably working for an equipment vendor and/or engineering contractor
- experience of single and multiphase flow theory and calculations (preferable)
- a knowledge of oilfield materials and general oilfield standards and terminology (preferable)
- proficiency in the use of Microsoft office products including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams and Excel, including a good understanding of Excel VBA
- experience in the use of Autodesk AutoCAD (preferable)
- good written and verbal communication skills
- the ability to be a self-starter, as well as working well within a team
- a flexible attitude with the ability to meet tight deadlines
- a forward thinking and pro-active approach
- have strong problem-solving skills
- ability to travel occasionally both within the UK and overseas
The role is a full-time staff position, and the successful candidate may be UK home based or work from our Rugby office. If home based, the successful candidate will be expected to attend our Rugby office when necessary to fulfil work and training commitments.
Candidates shall be UK based and have a valid Work Visa/Work Permit for working in the UK.
Renumeration
Renumeration will be commensurate with experience.
APSL
APSL Systems Ltd is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. We would like to encourage applications from all parts of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, disability, age or sexual orientation.