Decarbonisation Engineer

Handley James Chemical is partnered with a global, speciality chemicals manufacturer with innovation and exceptional customer service at the forefront of their focus. They are committed to minimising their footprint so that the vital products they give to the world are produced in a safe, responsible, resource-sensitive and environmentally considerate way.   We are currently recruiting for a Decarbonisation Engineer who will ultimately become the site expert and responsible for making the site carbon neutral based on carbon capture and storage or subsequent utilisation. You will be the ‘go to person’ for anything related to this subject and keep up to date with related technologies and processes to help achieve the site objectives.   Key Responsibilities  

• Develop (and where appropriate implement) options for making all the company’s sites carbon neutral based on carbon capture and storage or utilization
• Calculate all energy and CO2 emissions for each product made by the company
• Work with the manufacturing and technical functions to minimize energy usage
• Develop and implement options for heat recovery
• Calculating energy balances for product life cycle analysis in response to customer requirements
• Engaging with external technology providers/universities on carbon capture and decarbonisation technologies
• The primary engineering representative for the companies energy group meetings including; highlighting best practices and shared learnings
• Working with the corporate technology teams to aid in the development and delivery of the company’s decarbonisation strategy

  Key Requirements  

• Degree in Chemical Engineering
• Chartered Engineer Status (Or working towards)
• Experience of plant/manufacturing energy balances
• Experience engaging with external companies, representing the client
• Understanding energy saving and decarbonisation technologies and their uses/limitations
• Proven experience within an energy/engineering based role
• Practical, efficient and a can do approach coupled with strong technical knowledge

  The role is working Monday-Friday with a flexible approach to start/finish (Core hours are 1000-1500), with 1 day working from home depending on requirements.   In return my client is offering a competitive salary and benefits package including, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, 5% pension contribution (Climbing to 15% following successful probation), private healthcare, performance bonus, death in service (6x Salary).   If the role is of interest please contact Stuart Tomkinson or click the link below.