Process Engineering Lead

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Job description

Vacancy: Process Engineering Lead
Location: Brimsdown
Job Family: Engineering
Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 250 organisation, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specialising in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals, and process technology. With operations in over 30 countries, we employ more than 12,600 people. We have more 200 years of success behind us; be part of the next stage of our growth journey and help maintain our reputation as one of the most admired organisations in our field. Our unique culture and people give us competitive advantage and will ensure our success for years to come. You can be part of that success story.
As a Process Engineering Lead the main purpose of the role is to design, develop and improve pyrometallurgical, hydrometallurgical and evaluation processes. It will be necessary to independently identify improvement opportunities within the business and then act to build strategic relationships across multidisciplinary business units (including customers) to address these actions and achieve the strategic goals of the business. The work will involve monitoring and analysis of processes and data in conjunction with laboratory, pilot and plant scale development and commissioning trials for our operations at Brimsdown. Additionally, the role will include a number of activities through design, develop and commission where applicable. The work will involve close working with a Page 2/6variety of other departments mainly Capital projects, operations, and the wider technical groups. The incumbent will take direct responsibility for the delivery of mid-sized research and development projects to generate new processes and technical understanding of the smelting and refining processes that actively translate into commercial value. They will also have the responsibility of leading a small team of Process Engineers and/or chemists.
Your responsibilities:

• Demonstrates leadership in EHS and contributes to all required aspects of safety reviews within the Refining Business
• Promotes initiative, innovation, and creativity to deliver business objectives and encourages others to look for opportunities to innovate.
• Responsible for key technical work required for business development and improvement.
• Generate and review project documents generated by internal JM personnel.
• Guide commissioning work on new and existing plant.
• Promotes high environmental, health and safety standards and behaviours for yourself and your co-workers.
• Develop and improve pyrometallurgical, hydrometallurgical, thermal and concentration processes in conjunction with production, customers, external technology suppliers, JMTC and other members of the technical team.
• Deliver and analyse operational processes and data, supporting resolution of issues.
• Planning & carrying out investigations and trials at lab, pilot, and plant scale to provide scale-up information for the design of new refining processes or improvements to current installations.
• Provide process expertise to enable HAZOP studies to be carried out on new process plants and Process Hazard Reviews on existing operations.

Requirements for the role:

• A master's degree in chemical engineering (or similar) based subject. - Essential.
• A PhD or 10 years demonstrated technical expertise in a specialized field - Essential.
• Substantial experience within process development or relevant operations - Essential.
• Full understanding of heat and mass balances, P&IDs and PFDs and other process docs - Essential.
• Understanding of Statistical Process Control and statistical analysis - Desirable.
• Full understanding of hazard studies - Essential.

D ue to the nature of this role applicants must be non-smokers and have been free from nicotine products for at least 3 months.
How you will be rewarded:
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions and 25 days annual leave (varies for shift-based roles).
At JM, an inclusive culture is integral to our values and ambitions for the future. We are committed to ensuring that everyone can bring their full self to work and thrive in their career. Welcoming everyone to JM, regardless of their unique characteristics, experiences or thoughts allows us to bring many different voices and experiences together to tackle the world's biggest challenges. Being truly inclusive means that all colleagues feel valued for their differences, views, and contributions, and feel a sense of belonging at JM .
Johnson Matthey is open for discussion on part time, job share and flexible working patterns.
Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised
For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please contact .

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