Process Engineer

Louise Mahon; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000

Job description

Veolia Water Technologies, the world leader in water treatment. Veolia Water Technologies provide complete solutions for water treatment. Innovating in key areas such as sustainable development, resource and by-product recovery, our differentiating water treatment processes enable us to offer solutions suited to every application. We are experts in water.

Process Engineer

Office-based at our Birmingham Head Office

Permanent, Full-time, Monday - Friday 37 hours (Hybrid-working)

Standard Benefits:

25 days Annual Leave, Birthday Leave, Company Car, Enhanced Pension scheme, Group Life Assurance, Aon Discounts & Recognition, Eye Care voucher, Flu Vaccination voucher, Wellbeing Services (i.e. access to 24/7 virtual GP), Refer a Friend scheme

Additional Benefits after 6-12 months service:

Option to enrol on the following benefits; Buy/Sell Annual Leave, Private Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Give as you Earn, Flex Group Life Assurance and Partner Life Assurance, Travel Insurance, Money Purchase Pension scheme (voluntary contributions), Critical Illness for yourself and partner, Personal Computer Scheme, Car Leasing, Cycle to Work Scheme, Group Income Protection

Are you a Process Engineer, or an aspiring Process Engineer, looking to take the next step in your career by joining a successful and rapidly growing global company, who can offer you structured progression opportunities and flexible benefits? Are you passionate about Ecological Transformation and being a part of making a change to the planet?

If so, we have a fantastic opportunity to join our leading, well respected water technologies company, where you will play a pivotal role in being responsible for the process design of industrial wastewater treatment works at both tender and contracts stages. At Veolia Water Technologies (VWT) UK, we are committed to ensure you have the best experience possible and take your career to the next level!

Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Supporting Sales, Marketing and Tendering departments with regards to pre-qualification, proposals and post tender submissions such as technical presentations.
• Ensuring that available standard technical information, documentation details and drawings are used to design; consider feedback of previous contractors (e.g. information available from commissioning).
• Preparation and validation (internal or via VWT) of controlled process design documentation (e.g. Process Flow Diagrams, P&ID diagrams, process control philosophy) in compliance with relevant design standards, statutory obligations and regulations.
• Supporting commissioning and service teams with regards to optimising plants and resolving process issues.
• Supervising Design Engineers, Group Leaders and CAD Designers during proposal design period and ensuring that programmed and design requirements are achieved.
• Ensuring that the products and system design will not give rise to harm when operated within the recommended parameters. Key areas of responsibility include:

• Ensuring that any products or systems are safe in use.
• Ensuring that the products or systems designed meet current Health and Safety legislation in all markets in which the product or system is to be sold.
• That adequate information is provided describing the correct safe operation of the product or system, highlighting any risks associated with its operation or maintenance.
• Where appropriate to provide documented design risk assessments to demonstrate that any risks arising in the implementation of a system have been identified and addressed.

General requirements for the role:

• Degree in Chemical/Waste Water Engineering, with 5+ years of practical knowledge gained through similar experience (MSc in Wastewater Treatment will be considered as an advantage).
• Self-motivated & professional.
• Ability to be persistent and answer objections.
• Natural ability to connect with people via phone / video conferencing / face to face.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Good research skills and the ability to translate information into resonating statements.
• Ability to deliver accurate high quality work to tight deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple enquiries and proposals.
• PC / IT literate - preferably Google Suite.
• Experience in Wastewater Treatment, ideally in Industrial Wastewater and Process Water applications.
• Strong commissioning capabilities and prior hand on experience is required.
• Experience with cloud based process control and monitoring platforms will be considered as an advantage.
• Contractually aware and good business acumen.

What's next?

If you feel this role is suited for you, click on the 'Apply' button. The Recruitment team will review your application as soon as possible and if your experience and skills match closely with what we are looking for, we will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

Our promise to you

We know that the expectation of a good role goes both ways, so alongside your salary, you will have the option to work twice a week from home and work flexi-time. This is in addition to our extensive benefits package which includes 25 days annual leave (plus your Birthday off!), our market leading pension and share scheme and a range of employee discounts and employee referral bonuses - as we'd like nothing more than to give your family and friends an opportunity too! Also, to help you a little further, we provide mental health and financial support, so you know exactly who to lean on whenever you need to.

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Veolia Water Technologies UK, we're proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We acknowledge that supporting diversity and engagement is not only the right thing to do, but also the right thing for our business. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. This commitment is embedded into our values and beliefs that our business is at its best when we embrace the full spectrum of humanity, regardless of what we look like, where we come from or who we love. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.

Here at Veolia Water Technologies, we know that some applicants don't apply unless they think they tick all the boxes - but we are saying don't worry! We would much rather see your application than risk missing out on your potential! We know our strength comes from our differences and shared life experiences so we are committed to offering a safe work environment, where individuals are respected. We're proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer, so no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality, or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.