JUNIOR PRODUCTION ENGINEER

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and process support to ensure the plant operates safely and efficiently.
• Lead, guide, train and support Process Controllers, including allocating tasks and checking their work.
• Oversee plant operations when the Plant Manager is unavailable.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date technical documents, drawings, equipment lists and process records.
• Perform and maintain process calculations, including water flow, treatment capacity, chemical dosing and biogas production.
• Monitor mass balances to identify losses, problems and opportunities to improve plant performance.
• Identify, implement and report on process improvements and cost-saving opportunities.
• Monitor plant performance and take action to resolve problems and improve efficiency.
• Monitor and optimise the anaerobic digestion process, including temperature, pH, organic loading and biogas production.
• Ensure the plant meets its performance targets for water recovery, biogas production, availability and efficiency.
• Review laboratory results and water quality trends and adjust treatment processes when necessary.
• Prepare and distribute daily plant performance reports.
• Monitor chemical usage, stock levels and treatment costs.
• Work with the Plant Manager and Maintenance Manager to plan maintenance and ensure the plant is safely shut down and restarted.
• Assist with plant upgrades, expansions and process improvements.
• Implement process changes and support plant automation, digital systems and remote monitoring.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Report incidents and non-conformances and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Ensure safe work procedures, permits and risk assessments are in place and followed.
• Comply with all company and client Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) requirements.
• Communicate with clients, attend meetings and maintain positive working relationships.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• B.Eng. or BTech in Chemical Engineering.
• 1–3 years' experience in an engineering or production-related environment is preferred.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, databases and email.
• Experience in anaerobic digestion, biological treatment, reverse osmosis (RO), membrane bioreactors (MBR), precipitation or clarification will be an advantage.
• Ability to perform process calculations, interpret plant data and identify improvements.
• Good technical documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to lead, train and develop a team of Process Controllers.
• Knowledge of biogas systems and related safety risks will be an advantage.
• Quick learner who can work independently with minimal supervision.
• Valid Code B driver's licence and own reliable transport.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Good time management, organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Willingness to support a 24/7 operation, including standby and call-outs when required.
• Must live in or be willing to relocate to the Worcester area.