Principal Process Engineer

locationsWarrington, UKtime typeFull timeposted onPosted 30+ Days Agojob requisition idR0001890Job Family:EngineeringOverviewBold. Energetic. Ingenious.Genuine. These qualities best describe employees who work for Ingevity. We believe it takes extraordinary people to create extraordinary results. At Ingevity, we harness the bold spirit, innate curiosity and remarkable ingenuity of our people to develop innovations that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Our products enable oil to flow better, crops to grow fuller, roads last longer, and ensure that the air we all breathe is cleaner.Already a leader in markets in which we compete, we leverage our deep technical expertise and knowledge of our customers’ industries to turn complex challenges into powerful possibilities and value-added solutions. We prize creativity and imagination and we’re always looking for a better, smarter way of doing things. We know it takes the right people with the right attitude to achieve the improbable. People who understand that there is no challenge too big and no contribution too small. People with the ability to solve and the commitment to stay the course. People who work together to create meaningful impact and exponential results, for our customers and the world around us. Our people are our most valued asset, and the foundation of our success. Interested? We thought you might be, and we’re so glad!PRINCIPALPROCESS ENGINEER Location:Warrington Site, UK Reporting to:Director of Capa Technology Competitive Salary & Benefits PackageABOUT US Ingevity provides specialty chemicals and high-performance carbon materials and technologies that purify, protect, and enhance the world around us. Through a team of talented and experienced people, Ingevity develops, manufactures, and brings to market products and processes that help customers solve complex problems. These products are used in a variety of demanding applications, including asphalt paving, oil exploration and production, agrochemicals, adhesives, lubricants, publication inks, and automotive components that reduce gasoline vapor emissions. Headquartered in North Charleston, South Carolina, Ingevity operates from more than 25 locations around the world and employs approximately 1,750 people. But no matter where we’re doing business, we do things the right way – with a focus on integrity, sustainability, and positively contributing to the communities in which our employees live and work. The company is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: NGVT). For more information visit www.ingevity.comJOB SUMMARYSafety and SustainabilityThe job holder has a responsibility to uphold the high safety standards of Ingevity UK by:Meeting legislative and company safety, major accident prevention, and environmental requirements. Ensuring safe operating practices are employed, behaviours and ways of working are observed and developed within own team.Champion and sponsor EHSQ improvements for the Ingevity UK siteEnsure all site technical processes are designed in a way that minimizes the risk of process hazards and that proper advice on safe running conditions is provided to operations. Process EngineeringThe jobholder is responsible for leading the process design of improvement projects on the existing plant at Ingevity’s Warrington site. The job holder will be responsible for the process design of all project phases from concept selection through to detailed engineering and commissioning. This will require the development of P&IDs, equipment datasheets, instrument specifications, cause and effects,relief valve calculations, etc. The job holder is responsible for ensuring that technical and manufacturing projects and improvements are designed and implemented that meet the Company's safety standards and meet the business objectives of cost, timescale, and fitness for purpose, as defined by the Director of Capa Technology. The job holder will ensure that all process engineering deliverables are scheduled and delivered to achieve the required project milestones. In addition, the jobholder supports the Operations Dept. with resources for fault-finding complex process problems.The job holder may also be responsible forleading a team of process engineers. The job holder is responsible for managing the resources of their team to ensure the site objectives and project priorities are met as well as ensuring that all site documentation in their ownership is managed and maintained according to site procedures.The job holder may also be involved in projects at other Ingevity locations if required.Here’s how you will impact Ingevity:Planning, leadership and implementation of capital projects, including process safety aspects, budgetary control, programme and fit for purpose. (Dynamic!)Identify and introduce innovations and equipment which optimise plant operations, usage of materials, output, improve product quality, safety and reduce hazards. (Innovative!)Justify, scope and design manufacturing and capacity improvements, new product requirements and technically accountable for process and plant changes made within these projects and ensuring the required PCA/MOC procedures are followed. (Experienced at process Design!)Ensure solutions are found to technical problems affecting output, safety, major accident prevention, environmental, quality and costs targets. (Capable of applying technical knowledge to chemical plant applications/hands on!)Working with improvement projects on site utilizing small teams and larger projects using consulting resources, as appropriate. (people skills and results-driven!)Responsible for the initial definition and design of all significant modifications to Capa processes as agreed with the Director of Capa Technology.Technical support for operations for complex process problems.A number ofprocess engineers mayreport into this position.Here is what you’ll need to succeed in this role:The job holder must have a good degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.Approximately 8 years of relevant experience in the chemical/oil industry.Preferred to have experience in distillation, continuous and batch reaction, high-hazard processes, and application of process safety standards.Preferred to have experience with process safetyExperience with managing a team is beneficialThere is potential for international travel and networking, however this is not expected to be significant.Ingevity is committed to being and Equal opportunity employer and aims to not discriminate unlawfully on any grounds.Recruiting Agencies: Ingevity does not accept unsolicited resumes and therefore, will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.