Process Operations Engineer

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Nuada is looking for a process operations engineer to join our expanding team! We have two pilot carbon capture plants currently operating in the UK. We require a process operations engineer to operate and help optimise plant performance under the supervision of our shift leads. This role will be based at existing plant sites. This will be a challenging yet rewarding role that will require a passion to drive things through to completion and work as part of a team developing the next generation of carbon capture technology.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver assigned operational tasks and priorities as directed by the Team Lead
  • Provide deputy support to the Team Lead during periods of absence or increased operational demand
  • Assist in maintaining stable plant operation in line with trial and operational schedules
  • Support safe and reliable plant operations through routine monitoring and control of process systems
  • Elaboration of process data to gain insights into process performance and support troubleshooting of operational issues
  • Assist with identifying opportunities for continuous improvement across site activities
  • Support the implementation of safe working practices
  • Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with site safety standards and procedures
  • Participate in commissioning, decommissioning, and other site readiness activities as required
  • Act as a key point of contact for local site operational matters and cross-functional coordination
  • Contribute to daily operational meetings and communicate relevant site updates effectively
  • Support the management of site waste, housekeeping, and general workplace standards
  • Assist in maintaining site compliance through coordination of routine inspections, checks, and calibrations
  • Ensure operational documentation, records, and management of change processes are completed in line with site requirements

Requirements

  • Willing to work daily shift pattern.
  • Prior experience in chemical plants is desirable.
  • Good mechanical competence.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, environment requiring flexibility and pragmatism
  • Ability to work effectively on own initiative as well as contribute within a team environment
  • This position is not eligible for Skilled Workers visa sponsorship. Candidates must have the legal work right to work in the UK at the time of application

Benefits

  • Full-time
  • Competitive salary and equity package
  • 25 days annual leave plus the 10 statutory holidays in NI and your birthday off each year
  • Pension – 5% employer contribution
  • Private medical insurance. Life insurance and income protection
  • The opportunity to continue to develop both personally and professionally, in our rapidly growing company
  • A brilliant company culture that encourages initiative, collaboration, and positivity at work
  • Working on projects where your skills can quickly make an impact
  • Recognition for delivering a new, world-leading, technology

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Nuada is looking for a process operations engineer to join our expanding team! We have two pilot carbon capture plants currently operating in the UK. We require a process operations engineer to operate and help optimise plant performance under the supervision of our shift leads. This role will be based at existing plant sites. This will be a challenging yet rewarding role that will require a passion to drive things through to completion and work as part of a team developing the next generation of carbon capture technology.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver assigned operational tasks and priorities as directed by the Team Lead
  • Provide deputy support to the Team Lead during periods of absence or increased operational demand
  • Assist in maintaining stable plant operation in line with trial and operational schedules
  • Support safe and reliable plant operations through routine monitoring and control of process systems
  • Elaboration of process data to gain insights into process performance and support troubleshooting of operational issues
  • Assist with identifying opportunities for continuous improvement across site activities
  • Support the implementation of safe working practices
  • Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with site safety standards and procedures
  • Participate in commissioning, decommissioning, and other site readiness activities as required
  • Act as a key point of contact for local site operational matters and cross-functional coordination
  • Contribute to daily operational meetings and communicate relevant site updates effectively
  • Support the management of site waste, housekeeping, and general workplace standards
  • Assist in maintaining site compliance through coordination of routine inspections, checks, and calibrations
  • Ensure operational documentation, records, and management of change processes are completed in line with site requirements

Requirements

  • Willing to work daily shift pattern.
  • Prior experience in chemical plants is desirable.
  • Good mechanical competence.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, environment requiring flexibility and pragmatism
  • Ability to work effectively on own initiative as well as contribute within a team environment
  • This position is not eligible for Skilled Workers visa sponsorship. Candidates must have the legal work right to work in the UK at the time of application

Benefits

  • Full-time
  • Competitive salary and equity package
  • 25 days annual leave plus the 10 statutory holidays in NI and your birthday off each year
  • Pension – 5% employer contribution
  • Private medical insurance. Life insurance and income protection
  • The opportunity to continue to develop both personally and professionally, in our rapidly growing company
  • A brilliant company culture that encourages initiative, collaboration, and positivity at work
  • Working on projects where your skills can quickly make an impact
  • Recognition for delivering a new, world-leading, technology

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Posted: May 18th, 2026