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Principal Process Engineer Jobs in Hersham

Principal Process Engineer

The Principal Process Engineer is responsible for designing and optimising processes, engineering and commissioning new plants. Performing investigations of failed equipment, troubleshooting and improving the performance of existing facilities. The role is suited to people with a strong background in chemical and/or process engineering.

A Principal Process Engineer provides leadership and project management of a variety of large scale industrial projects, drawing on their strong technical knowledge of process design. The Principal Process Engineer is typically responsible for running the day-to-day operations of a specific piece of equipment or system. The Principal Process Engineer is in charge of leading, managing and directing people.

A Principal Process Engineer is someone who has many years of experience in the field. They are also responsible for designing new products and production processes, as well as repair and maintenance of existing equipment and systems. A Principal Process Engineer needs to be organised, detail-orientated and able to create or analyse data sets so that their team can fully understand what needs to be done.

A Principal Process Engineer is usually required to have extensive technical and practical experience in process engineering in the same or similar industry including experience in working in multi-disciplinary projects and teams.

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​Hersham

The small town of Hersham is situated in the Borough of Elmbridge in Surrey. With its parkland, village green and close proximity to London it attracts residents from a broad range of social backgrounds. There are local shops and restaurants nearby there are plenty of things to do within the wider area.

The Engineering sector in Hersham has been a leading business centre for over 40 years. The area, which is home to many global companies, has seen recent growth in several areas including green infrastructure engineering, life sciences and electronics manufacturing.

Hersham is a commuter town, It has good transport links and is served by the M25 and M3 motorways, as well as a 24-hour rail link from London Waterloo to Woking Borough station. 

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