process engineer

AAK is proud to be the world’s leading producer of specialty vegetable fats. Through our unique co-development approach, we develop and provide value-adding vegetable oil solutions in close collaboration with our customers, enabling them to achieve long-lasting business results.

By doing so, we solve customer specific needs across many industries including Bakery, Chocolate & Confectionery, Dairy, Foodservice, Infant Nutrition and Personal Care.

Our pioneering spirit and passion for innovation keeps us at the cutting edge of our industry and is what sets us apart. It enables our employees to work in a safe and supportive environment in which they make a genuine impact.

AAK employ more than 3,000 employees globally and with 20 production facilities and customisation plants, and sales offices in over 25 countries spanning six continents we have one of our industries most diverse global footprints.

AAK Hull

AAK Hull is located in the heart of an area enjoying significant redevelopment and investment.

The Port of Hull is being established as a world-class centre for renewable energy and manufacturing, and at AAK we feel proud to be part of this important industrial renaissance for Yorkshire and the UK.

At our recently upgraded site at King George Dock we operate the UK’s largest refinery for edible oils and fats. We supply businesses in the sectors of food manufacturing, baking, foodservice and retail, and we work closely with customers to co-develop bespoke products.

Position: Process Engineer
Location: Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £Competitive

About the role

As Process Engineer you will provide and drive process engineering knowledge, support and leadership across all operational areas and capital projects. The successful candidate will improve industrial processes in order to increase efficiency, optimise cost, improve sustainability and maximize profitability.

The role will take ownership of process control philosophies, process specifications, process design calculations, process flows and process control systems; provide process engineering input in the design & commissioning of process improvement changes and lead certain Improvement Projects were appropriate. Working closely with the Projects Manager the role will ensure process drawings are correct; and alongside the Electrical Engineer to control and develop the PLC and SCADA systems across sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead and be responsible for all process related activities within the Refinery and assist in site process activities, i.e. Energy management
• Develop, configure and optimize industrial processes from inception through to start up and full-scale production.
• To play a key role in the development of and adherence to Safe Systems of Work and Operating Instructions
• Ensure AAK complies fully with all relevant process industry standards and regulations, implementing process safety methodologies as appropriate
• Assist the Plant Manager in leading or providing process engineering support in Hazard and Operability Studies
• Take ownership of and lead the DSEAR assessment for the Refinery
• Provide and drive process engineering knowledge and leadership to drive business KPIs, providing process engineering support to the Operations team to understand and resolve process difficulties and bottlenecks
• Take ownership of and responsibility for process control philosophies, process specifications, process design calculations, process flows and process control systems
• Process Drawings – take ownership of all Process and Engineering drawing for own projects, i.e. P&ID
• Ensure all process and engineering modifications under their control fully comply the Management of Change System
• Develop best practice, routines and innovative solutions to improve production rates quality of output, yields and energy efficiency.

About you

• Safety conscious and aware of environmental impacts
• Chemical Engineering or Process Engineering degree, preferably chartered
• Proven experience in process or chemical industries
• Proficient in AutoCAD, or equivalent
• Good understanding of Project Management processes
• Ability to analyse problems, assess risk profile, determine action, and develop solutions, communicating intentions and progress to all levels
• Conversant with DSEAR and other Regulations, codes and standards applicable to the design, construction and operation of process plants.
• Experience in Continuous Improvement. Modern process and manufacturing techniques, such as Lean, 5S, DMAIC, FMEA, SMED, Value Stream Mapping is advantageous
• Prepared to occasionally travel to other operational sites.

In return AAK offer:

• 10% non-contribution pension.
• Bonus scheme.
• UK Healthcare scheme.
• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays.
• Group life cover.
• Group income protection scheme.
• Ride2Work scheme.

Please note the closing date for applications to be submitted is 23rd January 2021.

You may have experience of the following: Shift Process Engineer, Quality Control, SPC, HNC, HND, Shift Process Coordinator process design, Specification and Commissioning Procedures, Project Management, DSEAR, ATEX, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing Techniques, Lean, 5S, DMAIC, FMEA, SMED

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