Process Improvement Engineer (PIE)
Salary: 42k + 17.5% Bonus + £500 Company Car Allowance
Hours: 40 hours per week - 9am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday
Location: Home based with UK travel (of which is not very often)
Join us in this exciting role as process development engineer (Sorting and Recycling) in our London team.
Veolia operates around 15 sorting and recycling plants (assets) across the UK that receive hundreds of thousands of tonnes of recyclable material. Our facilities include Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) that sort dry mixed recyclables, Plastic Recovery (PRF) that sorts plastic, glass recycling and plastic recycling that produces recycled plastic material to offset the use of virgin material in the manufacturing of new packaging.
You will be joining our team who:
* Develops a strong understanding of the performance of our sorting and recycling assets in the UK, by liaising with the operations team and tracking and analysing the mechanical performance of the assets periodically.
* Maintains a good understanding of the value chain of sorting and recycling assets in the UK.
* Supports the asset operation team by preparing asset performance reports and chairing a monthly asset performance improvement meeting.
* Identifies and evaluates improvement and optimisation initiatives for our sorting and recycling plants to deliver financial operational savings.
* Conducts performance tests for sorting and recycling technology, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications, by executing testing trials with technology suppliers.
* Develops concept process design solutions for the retrofit, upgrade, and modernisation of our sorting and recycling assets, including concept process flow diagrams (PFD), mass flow, mass balance, storage capacities, and layout.
* Manages the development of concept business cases for growth projects (new sorting and recycling assets), including the development of the concept designs of the process.
* Supports the business development and acquisition teams with due diligence and technical assumptions in financial models.
What will you be doing?
* Continuously monitor and analyse the performance of assigned sorting and recycling plants by tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to maintain a comprehensive understanding of their operations.
* Proactively identify, evaluate, and propose cost-effective initiatives to enhance plant performance, focusing on generating substantial financial savings.
* Collaborate closely with plant operations teams and project delivery personnel to implement improvement initiatives, such as equipment upgrades, new machine installations, or optimization of existing machine settings.
* Negotiate superior performance guarantees with suppliers and conduct rigorous performance test procedures for sorting and recycling technologies.
* Actively support in the development of compelling business cases for new growth opportunities in the sorting and recycling sector.
* Produce conceptual designs for sorting and recycling plants, including process flow diagrams (PFDs), mass flow analyses, and facility layouts.
* Conduct comprehensive cost and performance appraisals of sorting and recycling plants and individual machines to identify areas for improvement and optimisation.
* Stay abreast of relevant industry regulations and environmental standards, supporting the implementation of necessary changes to ensure compliance.
* Produce high-quality reports and presentations to effectively communicate findings, recommendations, and project outcomes to stakeholders.
What are we looking for?
* Minimum of 4 years' experience in engineering (Mechanical, Process, Industrial, or Electrical) or waste management and recycling sector.
* Proven track record in developing feasibility studies and business cases for projects.
* Demonstrated expertise in project planning, development, and management.
* Very good experience in sorting and recycling processes or related industries.
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
* Advanced proficiency in data analysis and manipulation for generating complex reports.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
* Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
* Proficiency in relevant software tools and technologies used in the industry.
Our promise to you
Here at Veolia, we know that a genuinely good role goes both ways.
So alongside your salary or hourly pay, you’ll get 25 days of holiday alongside an extensive benefits package, which includes our market-leading pension and share scheme, alongside a range of employee discounts.
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.
Here at Veolia, we’re proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £42,000.00 per year
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
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