Job Description
DeepTech Recycling Ltd (DTR) is on a mission to accelerate the evolution of plastic into a more sustainable material.
We have technology that can turn hard-to-recycle plastic waste, such as flexible packaging, multi-layer structures, polystyrene, into feedstocks for new plastic production and other chemicals.
DTR is a UK-based technology company with a passion to support the critical global drive towards a circular economy.
Plastic is a fantastic material, providing excellent utility to society across many sectors. However, the current management of plastic waste generated is unsustainable. The world only recycles c.12% of plastic waste generated each year. This remarkable resource inefficiency means that c.88% of the plastic used in the world is either buried, burnt, or leaked into our environment. This has led to a global environmental crisis and a need for change.
This is an exciting time for DTR as we prepare to launch a couple of commercial projects with our partners and customers. This is a unique opportunity to be involved in the development, construction, operation and optimization of major projects and to have an impact on the commercialization of our technology platforms.
If you are motivated, passionate, results oriented, enjoy a challenge and are looking to make a real impact for the future, then this is a great opportunity for you.
1. Job summary
The Senior Process Engineer will join our Technology Team and take overall responsibility for the Process Design of planned and future projects. You will be responsible for overseeing and completing all process engineering deliverables throughout all stages of the project, working with and managing external FEED / EPC contractors as required.
As part of this role, you will be required to visit sites and spend time operating and supporting the operation of pilot, demonstration and commercial scale facilities. You will be required to work from DTR’s offices in Wootton Science Park, Oxfordshire. Some remote working may be permitted (subject to agreement with your line manager) but this will be minimal.
You will have strong and practical experience overseeing process engineering deliverables throughout all stages of a project, from conceptual studies to FEED and EPC, and have experience operating and/or supporting operations and troubleshooting of facilities you developed the process design for. You will be flexible, with the ability to understand and manage delivery of other engineering and project deliverables for a typical project.
You are expected to deliver high quality work and be able to effectively support the broader team within a collaborative and open team culture.
2. Key Responsibilities
* To develop, own and ensure that engineering deliverables are delivered in accordance with approved design criteria, procedures, practices and standards.
* To own and ensure delivery of project deliverables during development and construction phases, including (but not limited to) developing, checking, approving:
Conceptual designs.
Basis of designs and design philosophies documentation.
Process simulations and Heat & Mass Balances.
Engineering Line Drawings (PFDs, P&IDs, DPTD, MSD, Utility Diagrams etc.).
Control & Safety Narratives, Alarms, Trips, Interlock Registers etc.
Sizing Calculations, Specifications and Selection.
Relief System Designs including PSV Sizing.
Operating and Maintenance Manuals.
Commissioning Handbooks.
etc.
* To support delivery of complete FEED studies including, where required, working with designated internal and external resources to complete deliverables for other engineering disciplines.
* To build relationships with, manage and review project deliverables from 3rd party FEED / EPC contractors working with DTR to deliver projects.
* To be involved in complex technical discussions and co-ordinate design and safety reviews with internal and external stakeholders.
* To support commissioning, operations, troubleshooting and upgrade of projects as required. To optimise the design of operating assets based on results in the field.
* To develop site projects including feasibility studies, plastic waste supply and product offtake agreements, planning and permitting applications, site layouts, project economics.
* To have detailed knowledge of and to ensure adherence with international design codes, norms, standards and regulations. Particularly, to ensure all HSE deliverables (HAZID, HAZOP, ENVID, SIL etc.) are completed during design, construction, start-up and operations as per international standards.
* To identify issues (problems, value improvement opportunities etc.) and help clarify areas of complexity during all phases of engineering design works.
* To play an important role in developing knowledge and expertise within the team. This will include assisting in the development of a process knowledge database for studies, projects and/or operations.
* To ensure that the highest standard of professionalism is always maintained and use good engineering judgement and experience to efficiently deliver all assigned work in a timely manner.
3. Necessary Skills, Competencies and Experience
3.1 Essential
* BEng/MEng in Chemical Engineering,
* Chartered member of IChemE or working towards.
* Practical experienced working on a project from development to construction to operations and experience taking learnings from operations to improve/optimise the process design.
* Sound knowledge and experience in process engineering.
* In depth technology knowledge of complex refinery design or petrochemical plant design.
* Knowledge of Industry Codes and Standards – Including knowledge of API 520, 521 etc.
* Familiar with engineering work processes and good inter-discipline coordination.
* High self-motivation, ability to work with minimum direction. Seeks out support from colleagues as needed.
* Ability to present design issues clearly to internal and external customers / stakeholders.
* Ability to work to tight deadlines and ensure clarity and quality of documentation
3.2 Desirable
* Experience of static simulation work, particularly with Aspen HYSYS.
* Project management and team leading experience.
* Design package ownership and delivery
* Pyrolysis, fluidised bed combustor and/or distillation column design experience
* High temperature solids handling system design experience (mechanical and pneumatic conveyors).
* Management of change.
4. Organisational Structure
* Role reports to the CTO
* You will collaborate with the other members of the Technology Development Team including Process Development and Research Engineers.
* You will also collaborate with members of Product Engineering Team.