Director I, Process/Specialty Eng in Orpington

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This role leads the development of process designs that are an integral part of feasibility studies, conceptual designs and early basic design packages prepared by the Global Project Development Studio team for new facilities or retrofits. This is a client-facing technical role.

The PDS is a global team of subject matter experts, process architects, process, and equipment engineers within the ATLS Division of Fluor. Our team serves the life sciences, advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, data center and battery manufacturing industries. It delivers as many as fifty projects per year.

The essential job duties for this position are as follows:

• Lead process design activities to lead and deliver Life Sciences, Advanced Manufacturing, and Advanced Technologies projects.
• Extensive experience of delivering front-end design for site master planning, feasibility, and concept studies, accompanied by in-depth experience of carrying out basic/detail design stages.
• Provide engineering and technical support for complex projects, acting as the main interface with clients, discipline engineers and management.
• Proficient in Aspen and/or Inteligen Simulation Software, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio (or other CAD drawing program), and Sketchup.
• GxP competent and good familiarity with FDA/EMA/MHRA and similar standards and relevant design guidelines (e.g. ISPE, PCI etc.) and design codes (e.g. ASME BPE) (For professionals in Life Science sector).
• Develop process flow and integrated equipment diagrams to aid in the preparation of facility general arrangements.
• Provide input about the technology platforms in the industry and comparison of the options where required by client.
• Work closely with the architectural team to arrange and size equipment to meet the needs of the client’s process.
• Capable of developing a priced equipment list.
• Capable of developing an I/O list.
• Analyze design challenges, evaluate options and recommend solutions.
• Support business development efforts to secure new projects for the PDS.
• Plan and execute process tasks per contract requirements.
• Support estimating activities and equipment pricing.
• Support the development of proposals.
• Share advanced chemical engineering practices and strategies within Fluor.
• Maintain contact with external consultants and organizations for specialized services.
• Mentor and train Fluor process engineers.

To be Considered Candidates:

• Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Basic Job Requirements:

• The ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrate an elevated level of technical knowledge and experience in one or more of the manufacturing sectors served by ATLS, preferably in Life Science.
• Self-reliant and use own initiatives based on previous experience in similar facility and/or process design roles.
• Analytical approach to problem solving and identifying potential solutions.
• Experience and competent to incorporate the basis of safety into the process design and deliver an inherently safe process from the start.
• Ability to assist, and where required lead, the design co-ordination process on projects between technical disciplines (Architectural, HVA, Building Services, Electrical, Control/Automation) or between Fluor team and third-party designers.
• Technical and business writing skills.
• Basic understanding of design, engineering calculation, procurement, equipment design, construction, commissioning, start up, turnover work processes, sequencing, and interfaces.
• Ability to resolve problems and to be comfortable in complex projects or business environments.
• Ability to travel periodically to other Fluor offices or client locations in support of projects or routine business needs.
• Networking with industry organizations, contemporaries and clients.
• Experience in leading complex process design projects for one or more of the industry segments PDS serves.
• Regulatory experience.
• Experience collaborating with multi-discipline project teams and understanding of scope requirements at the different project design phases.
• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and min. twenty years of work-related experience is required.

Other Job Requirements:

• Chartered Engineer preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.

Department: Advanced Technologies & Life Sciences