Process & Project Engineer Europe

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At Bakelite, you’ll help us create a better tomorrow with sustainable and innovative chemistry today.

The role focuses on process engineering design and project management for capital projects across the European grid, with cross-site collaboration and a strong emphasis on sustainability and value creation.

• Process Engineering Design:
  Produce conceptual, basic, and detailed process engineering design packages including calculations, datasheets, P&IDs, and model development in E3D.
• Managing Project Design Phase:
  Coordinate internal and external discipline engineering resources to prepare complete design packages to a ready-for-construction stage; identify and qualify external engineering resources as needed.
• Feasibility Studies:
  Conduct feasibility studies, and prepare cost estimates, schedules, and resource requirements for new plants and major modifications.
• Safety in Design:
  Apply process engineering knowledge, ensure compliance with Management of Change, Process Hazard Analysis, and design reviews to meet national and company engineering standards.
• Project Management:
  Manage projects through the lifecycle to meet scope, schedule, budget, and HSE requirements; conduct stage-gate reviews.
• Project Sanction & Reporting:
  Obtain financial approval for projects and compile reports for stakeholders.
• EU Project Leadership:
  Lead, define, plan, and execute key capital projects with site teams and European engineering resources.

(Required Skills/Abilities)

• Degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage multiple tasks.
• Good interpersonal skills; able to work in a matrixed organization and with site teams.
• Good written and verbal communication in Finnish (also proficient in English).
• 5–10 years of Process Engineering & Project Management experience in chemical or related industries.
• Experience with AutoCAD / E3D / Aveva / MS Teams / MS Project is a plus.

The role requires frequent travel to UK and mainland Europe sites. Initially, the postholder will be primarily at Bakelite Kitee, Finland, with travel to other sites at about 25% for the first 2 years; subsequently travel may be up to 50% of the time.

• You’ll Help Shape Our Future as part of a diverse, global team.
• We Champion Our Associates with ongoing learning and development.
• We focus on sustainability and safety as core values.
• Competitive compensation and robust benefits; a culture that supports career growth.

We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, minority status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability, or any characteristic protected by law.