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7 months ago
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Addison Project Plc is seeking a contractor to provide Process Engineering services for a Process Sector upgrade project. This scope will be delivered from our Daresbury offices.
Please note, this role is not suitable for graduates
Services to be provided

  • Produce Process Calculations/Data sheets/Equipment specification
  • Produce PFD/P&ID/Cause and effect development
  • Produce Process reports/philosophy
  • Plant troubleshooting
  • Equipment/Piping/Valve/inline items and instrument schedules
  • Checking/Approval of documents
  • Liaising with vendors for equipment
  • HAZID/HAZOP/LOPA attendance
  • Hazardous Area Classification and DSEAR assessment
    Evidence Required
  • A Chemical degree is essential.
  • Chartered status is desirable.
  • Demonstrable experience working in a UK Onshore process engineering design team, within either a petrochemical, chemical, oil & gas, pharmaceutical or food and beverage industry.
  • Demonstrable knowledge and experience of HAZOP, DSEAR and ATEX in a COMAH environment.
  • Ability to work to high level of autonomy and to produce high quality results.
  • Passion for and track record for delivering safe, fit for purpose, accurate design, completed to cost and programme.
  • Ability to be adaptable and to drive progress to meet targets.
  • Thorough approach with attention to detail and the ability to recognise and minimise risks.
    To all applicants: In line with legislation, this position is only open to candidates who have indefinite eligibility to work in the UK.
    To all recruitment agencies: The Company does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Recruitment agencies should not send resumes to our HR team or to any of our employees. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies

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