Croda
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Croda: Process Engineer Opportunity
Croda is a FTSE100 organisation where we truly believe our people are our difference and this, along with our values of Innovative, Responsible and Together, create ‘our Purpose, Smart science to improve lives™’. With over 5,000 employees globally, we specialise in the research and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science and Consumer Care markets.
We are focused on developing our inclusive culture through accountability, collaboration and innovation. By joining Croda, you will be part of a team who are using smart science to create a more sustainable future.
As we deliver our ambitious 2030 Growth Strategy, we’re looking for a Process Engineer to join our Rawcliffe Bridge site.
Who We’re Looking For
- You view safety as a value.
- Chemical/process engineering degree or HNC.
- A self-motivated individual who enjoys working in a highly regulated and proceduralised working environment.
- Experience of managing complex engineering projects from concept through to commissioning delivery.
- Management of risk through risk assessments, principles are hazard studies and process risk reviews.
- Experience working in pharmaceutical or cosmetic industry to quality standards such as cGMP.
- Knowledge of relevant industry legislation such as HASAWA 1974, PSSR and DSEAR and as relevant associated ACOP and guidance requirements.
- Good problem-solving capability and the ability to function efficiently in a complex manufacturing environment with multiple stakeholders.
- You will be able to demonstrate a successful track record of leading change.
- Experience in the development and delivery of long-term asset life-plans.
- Managing conflicting deadlines, identifying priorities and adapting accordingly.
- Software proficiency including Excel and CAD.
- Previous experience in hygienic process design and biotechnology is preferred.
What You’ll Be Doing
Working within a team of process engineers, this role is an important role which helps to ensure ongoing optimised operation of the site.
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- You will work with other technical, operational and engineering disciplines to identify, engineer and deliver projects to improve the safety, operability and profitability of the site.
- You will work closely with discipline engineers, operations teams and senior site leadership to define project goals, milestones, and deliverables.
- You will prepare cost estimates for projects and compile and submit capital expenditure requests.
- You will provide process engineering expertise in the design stage of projects to:
- Clearly defined and agreed project scope which covers all requirements.
- Develop design documentation such as PFDs, P&IDs and URS.
- Resource efficient process design.
- Specification of process equipment including for hazardous areas and pressure systems, including relief streams.
- Development of control philosophies accounting for available operational resource.
- You will own and manage the budget for your projects and provide periodic updates to enable reporting of performance to the site senior team.
- You will attend safety review meetings for new projects and for existing operational plants and ensure that all risks of operation are managed to ALARP.
- Working with third party designers or vendors on process and equipment design to ensure relevant standard and functional requirements are met as intended through factory and site acceptance test.
- You will ensure compliance to our project delivery procedures and site management of change ensuring effective installation, commissioning and handover to end users, meeting all deliverables in the scope. You will adhere to all company policies and procedures to fulfil Croda’s responsibilities whilst also ensuring legal compliance for existing process on site.
- You will become the process expert for discreet areas of the site and provide engineering input into root cause analysis, debottlenecking and troubleshooting exercises.
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What We Offer
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:
- Defined benefit pension scheme
- 25 days paid holiday allowance (plus bank holidays)
- Opportunity to purchase 5 additional days holiday
- Private medical insurance
- Access to share plans
- Cycle to work scheme
- Car leasing scheme
- Generous parental leave
- Retail platform benefits
- Free car parking on Croda sites
In addition to the benefits above, employees also have access to a salary sacrifice car scheme* (after 6 months with the company), Cycle to Work scheme*, Health Cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme. As well as access to number of health and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year.
Please note salary criteria is applicable for this benefit.
Additional Information
This is a site-based role.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email candidate@croda.com.
Why Croda?
At Croda, we believe our people are our difference. We are people-led, driven by the desire to do good and deliver value, a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that have travelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925. We pride ourselves on bringing together diverse teams and talents from across the globe and, guided by our values of Responsible, Innovative, and Together, we are passionate about building an inclusive, collaborative, and diverse organisation with innovation and customer focus underpinning all that we do.
Croda is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.
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