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About the Opportunity

Amentum are recruiting a Senior or Principal Process Engineer to join our Fusion team, which has recently won several important projects and has a host of exciting new opportunities in research, engineering, operations and decommissioning.

As one of the newest departments in Amentum, we are regularly involved in delivering on exciting bids and projects with several different fusion clients and as such the ideal candidate needs to be someone with an engineering background, who has a demonstrable track record of contributing to or leading projects effectively.

This role will be based in our Culham and Harwell offices and there may be a need for periodic visits to client sites, as projects require

The Fusion Process Engineer will be responsible for contributing to the delivery of fusion projects for multiple customers in the UK and internationally, moreover they will:

• Lead the technical delivery of engineering solutions with accountability for process engineering activities on projects, and fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment
• Develop and substantiate process systems as part of broader engineering solutions, ranging from glove box sized test rigs to subsystems within existing facilities, applying relevant codes, standards, guidelines and best practices
• Delivery of high quality technical documentation, for example specifications, datasheets and reports
• Understand process modelling and advise on the development of simulations
• Develop P&IDs, including selection of design conditions, line sizing and pipe specifications, equipment isolation, vent and drainage systems
• Perform sizing, specification and selection of plant, equipment and inline instrumentation for example pressure systems, cryogenic systems, and safety systems
• Ensure that process engineering solutions meet functional, performance and safety requirements including active involvement in verification and validation activities
• Conduct fault analysis and reliability assessments using recognised techniques, for example FMEA, HAZID and HAZOP
• Review process engineering deliverables produced by others, providing constructive feedback in a supportive and respectful manner
• Support, mentor and supervise engineers and students, promoting knowledge sharing, inclusiveness and personal development

Here’s What You’ll Need

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or demonstrable equivalent underpinning knowledge and understanding with relevant industry experience, apprenticeships or other non-traditional routes. Ideally attained or working towards Chartered Engineer status with an appropriate professional institution
• Experience with HAZID/HAZOP processes, with an emphasis on collaborative and inclusive teamwork during assessments
• Strong awareness of health and safety with experience of relevant Process Design Health, Safety and Environmental (DHSE) issues. Familiarity with key regulations for example DSEAR, CDM, COMAH is desirable
• Proactive and collaborative approach to work, with the ability to take ownership of tasks and contribute effectively to team goals
• Competent technical report writing skills: clearly and concisely reporting findings
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and disciplines

Our Culture:

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centered on inclusion and diversity.

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If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact Matt .Jones1@global.amentum.com

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