Chemical Engineer - Process Simulation and Modeling

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Chemical Engineer with a specialization in Process Simulation and Modeling to join their innovative team in Sheffield . This role is crucial for leveraging advanced modeling techniques to design, optimize, and troubleshoot complex chemical processes. You will be responsible for creating dynamic and steady-state models, performing sensitivity analyses, and providing data-driven insights to support engineering decisions. This hybrid position offers the chance to apply cutting-edge computational tools in a practical, industrial setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and maintain dynamic and steady-state process simulation models.
• Utilize modeling results to optimize process performance, improve efficiency, and reduce operational costs.
• Conduct sensitivity analyses and what-if scenarios to evaluate process design alternatives.
• Support troubleshooting efforts by developing models that replicate plant operating conditions and identify root causes of issues.
• Collaborate with process engineers and plant personnel to ensure models accurately represent real-world operations.
• Stay current with advancements in process simulation software and methodologies.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering .
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process simulation and modeling.
• Expert proficiency with process simulation software such as Aspen Plus, HYSYS, or similar.
• Strong understanding of chemical engineering principles, including thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, and transport phenomena.
• Experience in statistical analysis and data fitting for model calibration.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Hybrid working model for a flexible work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous allowance for professional development and training in advanced simulation techniques.
• A forward-thinking environment focused on technological advancement in Sheffield .