Senior Process Engineer

Job description

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Salary: Rewards package worth £45,000 to £65,000, depending on experience, inclusive of bonus and car allowance plus additional Veolia benefits.

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Home Based / Hybrid - Ideally based around Edinburgh, Central Belt of Scotland.

The role will require travel across the UK.

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We have positions in our team for Process Engineer or; Senior Process Engineer , depending on the candidate's experience.

The successful candidate will manage technical projects, develop innovative solutions to optimise treatment processes and assets to meet environmental compliance requirements and deliver operational excellence. You will use your water treatment and engineering knowledge to support the wider Veolia business, including Operations, Business Development, Project Management and Asset Management teams.

What you'll be doing;

• Delivering technical projects for the water sector
• Design and engineering, costing, owning and managing the delivery of efficiency and compliance improvement projects
• Provide technical governance across Veolia, liaise and work with operations and Business Development to ensure that process performance obligations in proposals and contracts are clear and achievable and that risks are balanced
• Contribution to strategic projects and interface with Veolia's Innovation, R&D teams
• Process troubleshooting and process validation, utilising modelling tools and process calculations to predict performance, create business cases and demonstrate project potential
• Utilities knowledge of water and wastewater processes and technologies for optioneering, process selection and conceptual design
• Interpret technical data and measure, monitor and benchmark process performance
• Mentor and assist in the development of process engineers/graduate
• Lead/support commissioning, operation start-up and compliance investigation reporting
• Design, develop, validate, trial and promote new technical solutions and projects
• Client engagement and relationship building, representing the expert capabilities of Veolia
• Pre-contract audits of customer operations, characterisation studies, risk audits and workshops and liaising with Customer representatives regarding process and performance issues

What we're looking for;

• Degree in a relevant engineering subject (e.g. Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Control Engineering, Environmental Engineering or similar disciplines)
• Experience in process optimisation, troubleshooting, process design and / or operational performance support of water and wastewater treatment plants
• A minimum of 5 years for the Senior role
• Team player with a problem-solving skill set capable of adapting to changing circumstances
• Sound knowledge of Safety, Health, Environment and Quality principles as applicable in the water sector

Desirable;

• Water sector understanding with experience in developing technical projects, engineering, solutions and designs
• Experience with commercial bids and financial models
• Membership of a relevant professional institution
• Proven track record of developing successful relationships with Clients
• Ability to quickly identify technological solutions and commercial approaches to assist in the development of business growth
• Able to demonstrate abilities in water design and operation
• Capability to identify and develop solutions to improve existing water contracts to increase efficiency and performance
• Knowledge of DSEAR, WIMES, P&IDs and Regulatory Standards

What we can offer you;

• Rewards package worth £45,000 to £65,000 inclusive of bonus and car allowance plus additional Veolia Benefits
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Refer an Engineer to us once you've joined and earn £1,000
• Access to our company pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well-known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• Ongoing training and development opportunities allowing you to reach your full potential

What's next?

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

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation and Highly Commended as a workplace for 55+. This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

Here at Veolia, we're proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. 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. 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.