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Chemical Process Technician
- Runcorn, Borough of Halton
- Permanent·On-site
- Full time
Job Description
Position: Chemical Process Technician
- Location: North West
- Salary: Contract (Inside IR35)
- Job Type: Full-Time, Shift Rotation We are seeking a driven and skilled Chemical Process Technician to join our dynamic operations team at a top-tier chemical manufacturing facility. In this role, you will bridge the gap between laboratory research and full-scale plant production. You will lead process scale-ups, optimise existing chemical unit operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Process Scale-Up: Transition new chemical processes from bench-scale and pilot plant to full manufacturing scale.
- Optimization & Troubleshooting: Analyze plant performance, identify root causes of process variation, and resolve technical bottlenecks.
- Safety & Compliance: Ensure all new and existing processes strictly comply with UK health, safety, and environmental regulations (e.g., COMAH, DSEAR, ISO standards). Key Requirements
- Education: HNC, Chemical Engineer or a closely related discipline.
- Experience: 3+ years of hands-on experience in a chemical, petrochemical, or highly regulated manufacturing environment. If you are interested in the opportunity and would like further information, please don't hesitate to apply