Senior Process Engineer

NES Fircroft has been exclusively retained by C2X to recruit a Senior Process Engineer to be based in Madrid, and the role comes with an attractive salary and benefits package.
C2X is an independently managed company with APM Holding and A.P. Moller-Maersk as strategic founders. C2X is aiming to make a significant contribution to a fossil-free future by accelerating the availability of green methanol at scale, which will serve to de-fossilise the chemical, shipping and aviation sectors.
C2X offers opportunities for talented and dedicated professionals who share the company's vision of a more sustainable world.  As part of the organisation, you will have the chance to work on innovative projects and be part of a team that is at the forefront of the green energy revolution.
Responsibilities
 
•Preparation of Process workscopes including Basis of Design (Methanol, Electrolysis, Balance of Plant)
•Develop process innovation and initiatives to increase production efficiency and reduce costs
•Lead and oversee process simulations, studies and experiments to evaluate the feasibility and impact of process changes.
•Support in market engagement with supply chain, e.g. RFI, RFQ and associated technical bid evaluations and due diligence, with a focus on technology vendors and service providers
•Checking / reviewing of engineering consultant deliverables
•Provide technology (electrolysis, methanol synthesis & distillation) Process Engineering expertise (e.g. specification production, equipment supplier proposal evaluation, support design reviews and studies, testing and commissioning)
•Develop critical process flow data tracking, and the overall creation of a robust Process Engineering workflow
•Input to RAM (Reliability Availability Maintainability) studies
•Participation in key technical risk workshops (HAZOP, HAZID, HAZAN)
•Production of technical notes / powerpoints / key decision memos for management
•Leverage C2X internal and industry network to drive continuous improvement and application of technical practices. Capture and communicate gained knowledge and findings in a formal and structured way.
 
Accountable For
•Ongoing input to and management of Basis of Design and Project Specifications
•Industrial plant sizing and process optimization
•Inputs to CAPEX and OPEX estimate development
•Developing and maintaining strong strategic relationships with OEMs and Technology Licensors
  
Key Interdependencies
 Internal stakeholders
•Senior Management / Leadership Team (Joint Venture)
•Owners Engineering team
 
External stakeholders:
•Partners and Local Authorities
•Technology licensors and providers
•Equipment vendors
•Engineering consultants
 
 Candidate Profile
 •Relevant Engineering Degree or equivalent BSC, Chartered Engineer
•Minimum 10 years experience, mostly in industrial / petrochemical plants
•Fluency in both Spanish and English languages preferred, written and oral
•Hold full Spanish working rights
•Team leadership skills, well organized and has the ability to juggle multiple demands whilst delivering on time
•Strong understanding and demonstrated experience in new technologies related to green transition: Green H2, Green Methanol and/or other sustainable carbon solutions
•Competency in essential software (e.g. AspenTech, HYSYS, Word, Excel)
•Strong simulation skills and analysis
•Innovative mindset
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.