Senior Process Engineer

Summary

Our client, a biopharmaceutical company located in West Cork, is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to part of the multidiscipline project engineering team on site. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a range of projects, from conceptual stage through to detailed design, commissioning and qualification. The ideal candidate will have design experience in the Pharmaceutical/ Biotechnology industry.

Responsibilities

• Process calculations and development of PFDs and P&IDs (LM & SM)
• Preparation of specifications for process equipment
• Interface with supplier's engineers to prepare technical bid analysis and recommendations
• Design of process equipment, P&IDs, material & personnel flows, process utilities, waste streams
• Client liaison, attendance at project meetings etc
• Design support and input to the Project / Construction team
• Generation, ownership and update of process-specific documents including specifications for all project stages (design, construction, C&Q, start-up, operation & maintenance)
• Responsible for the process safety aspects of project, including compliance with ATEX, PED and other relevant directives
• Participation in Process Hazard Assessments/HAZOP studies
• Approval and execution of C&Q documentation

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering
• Ideally a chartered engineer or progressing towards chartership
• Completion of Design Risk Assessments
• Participation in Technical and Safety reviews
• Interfacing with client design team/end users
• Organised and adaptable with a flexible approach to Process/Project Engineering
• At least 10 years design experience in the Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical sectors
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Good interpersonal and communication skills