Senior Process Engineer

As a Senior Process Engineer at Nuada, your key responsibilities include designing process plants, supporting pilot plant and large-scale plant delivery, and ensuring the accuracy of detailed calculations and engineering datasheets. You'll also execute process engineering deliverables, conduct process studies, and manage projects to keep them on track. Additionally, you’ll be involved in maintaining high safety standards, participating in safety reviews, and interacting with vendors and external agencies.

To be considered for the Senior Process Engineer role at Nuada, you will need a degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent experience. Additionally, proven experience of 5-15 years in relevant industries such as Oil & Gas, gas processing, or Carbon Capture Storage is essential. Proficiency in engineering software like AutoCAD P&ID and HYSYS is highly beneficial, along with strong process engineering design experience focusing on technical safety and environmental aspects.

The work environment for the Senior Process Engineer at Nuada is dynamic and fast-paced, typical of a start-up culture. You will find a collaborative and positive atmosphere that emphasizes initiative, innovation, and teamwork. This setting enables you to make a tangible impact on projects quickly, fostering professional growth and development while working toward our shared goal of achieving Net-Zero.

As a Senior Process Engineer at Nuada, you will work on a variety of projects related to the design and implementation of carbon capture systems. These projects will involve extensive process modeling, simulation, and the execution of deliverables for pilot and large-scale plants. Your work will directly contribute to innovative solutions aimed at reducing carbon emissions across hard-to-abate industries, making a significant difference in the fight against climate change.

Nuada offers an attractive benefits package for our Senior Process Engineers, including a competitive salary, 35 days of holiday (including bank holidays and your birthday off), a generous pension contribution, and private health insurance. You will also have access to income protection and life insurance, along with opportunities for continuous personal and professional development in our rapidly growing company.

In your response, consider detailing your previous experiences with plant design, emphasizing the specific methodologies and tools you used. Reference any process modeling software and highlight key aspects such as safety measures you implemented. Make sure to connect your experience to how it aligns with Nuada's focus on innovative carbon capture technologies.

When discussing safety standards, emphasize your understanding of HAZOP studies, LOPA, and other safety reviews. Discuss your experiences in ensuring that projects comply with safety regulations and how you prioritize safety in the design and operation of process plants, particularly in the context of carbon capture and energy generation.

Here, you should highlight your collaborative skills and how you foster good team dynamics. Provide examples of successful project collaborations and your adaptability in a fast-paced environment, showing that you can work effectively with diverse teams, especially in a tech-focused company like Nuada.

Discuss your organizational skills and specific tools or methodologies like Agile or Six Sigma that help you manage projects efficiently. Mention your ability to balance multiple tasks and deadlines, ensuring you also meet quality standards in engineering deliverables, particularly in a rapidly evolving field.

Be specific about the software you've used, such as HYSYS or other modeling tools, and discuss the types of simulations you've conducted. This will help demonstrate your technical proficiency and ability to apply this skill to improve processes at Nuada.

In answering this question, share experiences related to specifying and sizing a variety of process equipment, mentioning specific tools and methodologies used. Highlight your attention to detail and how your decisions have impacted project outcomes positively, especially in the context of carbon capture systems.

Share strategies you use to manage stress and prioritize your tasks effectively. Explain how you stay productive and ensure high-quality work under pressure, perhaps giving an example from your prior roles where you successfully navigated tight deadlines.

Express your passion for sustainability and how it aligns with your personal and professional goals. Discuss any specific experiences that have solidified your commitment to this field, showcasing your dedication to making a real impact against climate change.

Detail your approach to maintaining accuracy, such as double-checking calculations, using reliable software, and peer reviews. Highlight the importance of accuracy in the context of safety and efficiency in engineering projects, particularly in complex systems like those Nuada develops.

Emphasize the importance of clear communication within engineering teams and how it has helped you deliver successful projects. Provide examples of how you've used interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts and facilitate collaboration, critical for a role at Nuada.