Project Engineer

at  Ingevity

Job Family:
Engineering
Overview
Bold. Energetic. Ingenious. Genuine. These qualities best describe employees who work for Ingevity. We believe it takes extraordinary people to create extraordinary results.
At Ingevity, we harness the bold spirit, innate curiosity and remarkable ingenuity of our people to develop innovations that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Our products enable oil to flow better, crops to grow fuller, roads last longer, and ensure that the air we all breathe is cleaner.
Already a leader in markets in which we compete, we leverage our deep technical expertise and knowledge of our customers’ industries to turn complex challenges into powerful possibilities and value-added solutions. We prize creativity and imagination and we’re always looking for a better, smarter way of doing things.
We know it takes the right people with the right attitude to achieve the improbable. People who understand that there is no challenge too big and no contribution too small. People with the ability to solve and the commitment to stay the course. People who work together to create meaningful impact and exponential results, for our customers and the world around us. Our people are our most valued asset, and the foundation of our success. Interested? We thought you might be, and we’re so glad!
Department Engineering
Location: Warrington Site
Reporting to: Engineering Manager
About Us
Ingevity provides specialty chemicals and high-performance carbon materials and technologies that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Through a team of talented and experienced people, Ingevity develops, manufactures and brings to market products and processes that help customers solve complex problems. These products are used in a variety of demanding applications, including asphalt paving, oil exploration and production, agrochemicals, adhesives, lubricants, publication inks and automotive components that reduce gasoline vapor emissions.
The Advanced Polymer Technologies business is the market leader in Caprolactone and Polycaprolactone products globally. The business is geographically balanced. Our products go into a very diverse set of applications such as Polyurethane Materials, Adhesives & Sealants, Coatings, Polymer additives and Bioplastics that are used for end markets such as Industrial equipment, Automotive, Footwear, Consumer packaging, Electronic devices, Medical and Furniture. The performance characteristics of the Capa chemistry provides unique properties in our targeted end markets that allow both us and our customers to differentiate through innovative new products.
Headquartered in North Charleston, South Carolina, Ingevity operates from more than 25 locations around the world and employs approximately 1,750 people. But no matter where we’re doing business, we do things the right way – with a focus on integrity, sustainability, and positively contributing to the communities in which our employees live and work. The company is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: NGVT). For more information visit
www.ingevity.com

JOB SUMMARY

Bold. Energetic. Ingenious. Genuine. These qualities best describe employees who work for Ingevity. We believe it takes extraordinary people to create extraordinary results. At Ingevity, we harness the bold spirit, innate curiosity and remarkable ingenuity of our people to develop innovations that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Our products enable oil to flow better, crops to grow fuller, roads last longer, and ensure that the air we all breathe is cleaner.
Already a leader in markets in which we compete, we leverage our deep technical expertise and knowledge of our customers’ industries to turn complex challenges into powerful possibilities and value-added solutions. We prize creativity and imagination and we’re always looking for a better, smarter way of doing things. We know it takes the right people with the right attitude to achieve the improbable. People who understand that there is no challenge too big and no contribution too small. People with the ability to solve and the commitment to stay the course. People who work together to create meaningful impact and exponential results, for our customers and the world around us.
The successful candidate should be a self-motivated Leader who is able to use their own initiative to establish their own priorities. They should have good knowledge of their own self-awareness and show drive and passion for executing projects whilst being an excellent people manager.
Job Responsibilities
The following responsibilities are associated with this job role but are not limited to:
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Follow our FEL process to implement small to medium capital projects (<£2MM) to drive improvements in Safety, Quality, Plant Capacity and Operational Efficiency.

• Support all phases of the project(s) including feasibility, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover ensuring all required deliverables are completed to plan and budget.
• Projects will be predominantly chemical process orientated on a high hazard plant (COMAH-like) but may also include infrastructure and utility upgrades.
• Utilize various project models such as EPC and EPCM tailored to suit the specific requirements of the project.
• Support department initiatives to drive improvements in our standards and ways of working on capital projects.
• Support production engineers, maintenance, and other plant functions when needed, for both capital and non-capital improvements.
• Participate in our various SHEQ initiatives and be part of our Safety-First culture.
• Ensure capital projects are compliant with applicable regulations and standards including process and functional safety.
• Participate in our Continuous Improvement program to help achieve business targets.

Qualifications and DESIRED SKILLS
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Degree in a Chemical or Mechanical Engineering discipline or a similar relevant qualification

• Demonstrable success in managing capital projects in a manufacturing, process or production environment.
• Excellent technical and engineering skills, communication skills including leading group meetings, and supervising/managing project teams of all fields including contractors.
• The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and use problem solving tools.
• The ability to manage and organize time, interact with people from all levels of the organization and capable of sustaining a drive for excellence.
• Ability to communicate clearly by written and verbal reporting and possess above average fluency with technical software.
• Attention to detail should be an ingrained behaviour.
• This position is in a 24/7 manufacturing plant environment and some extended working hours are required to complete aggressive shutdown and installation work schedules.

What’s in it for you:

• A market competitive salary
• Annual bonus (dependant on the grade of the role and discretionary on business performance).
• 27 days holiday, including bank holidays (increasing by 1 day every 5 years to a maximum of 32 days)
• A contributory Company Pension Plan
• Death in service benefit.
• Private Medical Insurance with access to a free confidential 24/7 GP Service
• Employee Assistance Programme, for you (and your family) with free access to legal services, medical services, and counselling.
• Career development opportunities - we are passionate about nurturing our internal talent, offering career progression.
• Long service rewards
• Company sick pay scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Tech Scheme and Home Scheme
• Discounted Gift Card Scheme.
• On-site subsidised canteen.
• Weekly free fruit deliveries.
• Free employee onsite car park.
• Eye care vouchers.
• Regular wellbeing events.
• Volunteering opportunities in the local community.

Reasonable Adjustments
We’re an equal opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for all, if you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stage please let us know by emailing us at
contact.capa@ingevity.com
Ingevity is committed to respecting your data privacy, to further understand how Ingevity uses your data please visit our website at
https://www.ingevity.com/legal-privacy/
Ingevity is committed to being and Equal opportunity employer and aims to not discriminate unlawfully on any grounds.
Recruiting Agencies: Ingevity does not accept unsolicited resumes and therefore, will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes

Please refer the Job description for details