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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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Leeds

Leeds is a city on the south bank of the River Aire and is also known as the unofficial capital of Yorkshire. Leeds has a population close to 800,000 and is bursting with life and cultural heritage. Leeds has an abundance of things to do and many places to see, from stunning architecture to beautiful green areas such as Hyde Park. Leeds has a wealth of both big-name restaurants and lovely independent eateries all around the city which cater to everyone’s diverse likes and tastes. Leeds has a lot to offer with many galleries, theatres and music venues making it a vibrant place to be. Leeds is also a shopper’s paradise with one of the largest indoor Markets in Europe.

Leeds is a thriving city with many universities and is the largest legal and financial centre in the country, outside of London. There is a large railway station In Leeds making it a big transport hub both for local and regional destinations, as well as being accessed easily via major motorways such as the M62.

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