Process Technician (Chemical Engineering Student Placement)

We are currently seeking a Process Technician (Chemical Engineering Student Placement), to work with our global FMCG client, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment.

The position is based in Port Sunlight Village, Wirral easily accessible by train and car. This is a full-time temporary role to run for 12 months, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to £24,787.75 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.

This role is open to current Chemical Engineering undergraduate students on track for a least a 2:1, only.

The Sulphonation Industrial Placement Process Technician owns the performance data analytics, process parameters, plant optimisation and problem solving for the manufacturing process. They are responsible to identify and assist the top loss elimination in Cost, Waste, Energy, MTTF (Mean Time To Failure) reduction by forming specific improvement work streams. They are responsible for providing the right performance data for the make workflows and problem-solving sessions. They are responsible for building problem solving capability in operators.

Key Accountabilities

• Owns Process performance data analytics for the plant.
• Provides operational performance data for meetings.
• Supports the ops team with further analytics for workflows and problem-solving sessions.
• Contributes to the process heat map for loss stratification and top loss identification
• Continuously drives the development of the performance analytics tools
• Contributes to the centre lining settings process. This includes deployment, execution, reporting the KPI for meetings and continuous improvement of the process
• Works towards the development of the efficiency of the production process. This includes deployment, execution, reporting the KPI for meetings and continuous improvement of the process
• Contributes to the problem-solving process for the Sulphonation process.
• Provides subject matter support to the leader team and operators.
• Contributes to Project delivery of Safety, Quality or Process improvements when required. Including updating P&IDs, input into HazOp studies and documentation for Management of Change.
• Supports building problem solving capability in operators
• Collaborate with Sulphonation lead team and operators on projects
• Support the development and execution of distinct areas of the 90-day plan and weekly/monthly plans
• Supports and leads problem solving sessions

Key Requirements

• Must be a current Chemical Engineering undergraduate student, on track for a minimum of a 2:1.
• Able to visualize clearly what the ideal production system is
• Able to clearly understand operating principles and establish correct operating standards
• Able to present findings and rationales clearly so that whole factory team can understand
• Able to make logical decisions based on data
• Able to prioritise effectively between daily losses (sporadic) and long term losses (Chronic)
• Basic understanding of excel to present and visualise data

Additional Information

Port Sunlight working environment:

• Staff shop discounted products
• Free tea, coffee & ice cream
• Working in carefully restored listed building, in modern and bright working environment
• Free parking onsite
• 5 mins walk to train station serving Liverpool & Chester
• 20-minute drive from Liverpool city centre/30-minutes drive from Chester
• Disabled parking
• In the heart of picturesque Port Sunlight village
• There are also several site clubs available to join covering a range of topics including Book Club, Running, Choir, Pool, Genealogy and much more.
• The site has three catering outlets which provide a range of hot and cold food and drinks daily.
• In addition there are a range of vending machines and cold water dispensers around the site accessible throughout the day.