Graduate Process Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 9, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 9, 2026.
Who we are
Glencore is one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Through a network of assets, customers and suppliers that spans the globe, we produce, process, recycle, source, market and distribute the commodities that advance everyday life.
With over 140,000 employees and contractors and a strong footprint in over 30 countries in both established and emerging regions for natural resources, our marketing and industrial activities are supported by a global network of offices.
SUMMARY
Our Oil business manages an international portfolio of refining, storage, transportation and associated industrial assets.
We are seeking an ambitious early-career Chemical Engineer to join our Projects, Engineering & Asset Integrity team. Initially, the role will support the Programme Management Office (PMO) delivering our Critical Hazard Management (CHM) Programme, strengthening process safety and management of major accident risks across our assets.
Beyond CHM, the position offers a pathway to broader engineering, asset integrity and project responsibilities, with exposure to international operations, senior leaders, technical specialists and opportunities for overseas travel.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Critical Hazard Management Programme
- Support the CHM PMO with programme planning, schedules, milestones, resources, delivery tracking and performance dashboards.
- Coordinate technical inputs and progress reporting from operating assets, engineering teams and external specialists; identify delivery risks and follow up actions.
- Help consolidate critical hazard and major accident scenario assessments, including HAZOP, LOPA, SIL and related process safety studies.
- Support development of critical control registers, safeguard verification requirements and associated technical documentation.
- Prepare concise reports and presentations for the PMO, Steering Committee and senior leadership; improve standard templates and reporting tools.
Engineering, Assurance & Improvement
- Support technical engineering assessments, investigations and improvement initiatives across the Oil industrial asset portfolio.
- Apply chemical engineering principles to process design, operational performance, equipment integrity and process safety challenges.
- Assist with the review of engineering standards, technical specifications and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Support engineering assurance activities, technical risk assessments and the evaluation of engineering solutions.
- Participate in selected technical studies, operational reviews and incident investigations to develop practical engineering and problem-solving experience.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of Glencore's engineering and operational management systems.
Programme Management and Continuous Improvement
- Apply chemical engineering principles to process design, operational performance, equipment integrity and process safety challenges.
- Support engineering assessments, risk reviews, technical studies, incident investigations and improvement initiatives across the asset portfolio.
- Assist with engineering standards, specifications, technical assurance and relevant compliance requirements.
- Use data analysis, digital tools and standardisation to improve engineering workflows and programme delivery.
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance, process safety and project teams across multiple locations.
Professional Development
- Build practical experience in process safety, asset integrity, engineering design, project delivery and operational risk management.
- Undertake structured development, mentoring and appropriate international asset assignments; work towards Chartered Engineer status.
- Progressively take on wider technical responsibility, with potential to develop into a specialist or engineering leadership role.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Essential
- Minimum BEng degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent recognised qualification.
- At least two years of relevant engineering experience, ideally in oil and gas, refining, petrochemicals, chemical processing or another major hazard industry.
- Sound grounding in process engineering fundamentals, including fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer and process control.
- Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to interpret technical information and communicate findings clearly.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, including data analysis and reporting; willingness to travel internationally.
- Desirable
- Exposure to HAZOP, LOPA, SIL, process safety, technical risk assessment, engineering projects or multidisciplinary studies.
- Experience with Aspen HYSYS or Aspen Plus, Power BI / Power Query, Microsoft Project or Primavera P6, or specialist process safety software.
- Interest in professional registration, preferably through the Institution of Chemical Engineers.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Proactive, curious and disciplined, with sound judgement, attention to detail and a willingness to take ownership.
Clear communicator and collaborative team member, comfortable working across technical disciplines, cultures and seniority levels.
Able to constructively challenge assumptions, raise concerns and balance engineering risk, reliability and commercial performance.
GLENCORE VALUES
We expect commitment to Safety, Integrity, Responsibility, Openness, Simplicity and Entrepreneurialism: protecting people and the environment, acting ethically, taking ownership, communicating transparently, applying practical judgement and continually seeking better solutions.
CAREER PATH
This position is part of Glencore Oil’s longer-term strategy to develop internal engineering capability and future technical leaders. The initial CHM focus will broaden as experience develops, supported by mentoring, training and practical assignments across our international portfolio.
Applications will close on December 7th, 2026, and the successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK by the start of the placement.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so an earlier application may lead to an earlier decision.