The client is a leading and innovative water treatment company dedicated to providing sustainable and effective solutions for water purification, treatment, and resource management. Their mission is to ensure access to clean and safe water for communities and industries around the world. As a Principal Process Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping their technological advancements and driving the development of cutting-edge water treatment processes.
Position Overview: They are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Principal Process Engineer to lead their process engineering team in the design, optimization, and implementation of advanced water treatment technologies. The successful candidate will possess a deep understanding of chemical and physical processes involved in water treatment, a track record of successful project management, and a passion for innovation and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a team of process engineers, providing technical guidance and expertise to achieve project goals and deliver high-quality solutions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, operations, and sales to develop and refine water treatment processes that align with company objectives and customer needs.
- Design and optimize water treatment processes, utilizing state-of-the-art techniques and technologies, to ensure efficient removal of contaminants, pathogens, and pollutants from various water sources.
- Conduct thorough process simulations, modeling, and analysis to evaluate the performance and feasibility of proposed solutions.
- Lead process design activities, including mass and energy balances, process flow diagrams, P&IDs, and equipment specifications, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Drive innovation by staying current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, and applying this knowledge to enhance company offerings.
- Collaborate with project management teams to ensure successful execution of water treatment projects, including overseeing timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
- Actively participate in client interactions, presentations, and technical discussions, fostering strong client relationships and addressing their specific water treatment challenges.
- Contribute to the development and review of technical proposals, feasibility studies, and detailed engineering reports.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in processes, systems, and methodologies, and lead efforts to implement enhancements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field. PhD is a plus.
- A minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in process engineering, preferably in the water treatment or related industry.
- In-depth knowledge of water treatment processes, including physical, chemical, and biological treatment methods.
- Strong proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS) and relevant engineering tools.
- Proven project management skills, with a track record of leading successful projects from concept to implementation.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven and results-oriented approach.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and guide a team of engineers toward achieving common goals.
- Familiarity with relevant industry regulations, standards, and guidelines.
- Creative thinking and a passion for driving innovation and sustainability in water treatment processes.
Should you or anyone you know be interested, do apply with your CV detailing your relevant experience. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
