Process Engineer

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

To provide process support for the manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients and assistance to the operations team for the safe and efficient running of plant and processes using sound engineering principles.

To provide support for the site in non-production functions as required.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Reporting to the Process Manager, the job holder will be a member of the production team, working alongside the process and operations team.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

·  Optimize and improve processes with the view towards improving efficiency, quality and yield.
·  Troubleshoot chemical processing and equipment problems as they arise.
·  Assist in the preparation of production/process procedures and documents.
·  Assist in the development and maintenance of software based information for the process.
·  Prepare and implement cleaning validation.
·  Prepare and conduct process training for operations team.
·  Provide process engineering support for projects as required.
·  Ensure all modifications to plant, process and procedures have been reviewed from a process engineering viewpoint and that all relevant documentation is updated.
·  Participate to technology tranfers of chemical processes to/from other sites.
·  Participate in safety reviews/audits on plant, process and equipment. Ensure safe working in all areas of work by practicing and communicating safety.
·  Participate in HAZOP and process safety analysis.
·  Ensure compliance with HSE, Quality policies, cGMP requirements and defined procedures.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

We are seeking candidates with less than 5 years' experience in chemical process engineering. You would have graduated with recognized Degree in chemical engineering. Your knowledge of process engineering, process chemistry, plant operations and process control/automated systems will be an advantage.

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