Chemical Engineer
About the job
Senior Chemical Engineer - Limerick (Permanent Role)
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Chemical Engineer to join a leading manufacturing facility based in Limerick. This position offers the chance to play a key role in a high-performing production environment, working with advanced process systems and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.
The Role
As Senior Chemical Engineer, you will take ownership of a key area within the production process, ensuring consistent performance, reliability, and quality output. You'll act as a technical lead for your section, supporting both production and maintenance teams, identifying process improvements, and driving operational efficiency.
This is a hands-on, technically focused role requiring initiative, problem-solving, and the ability to work independently within a structured and safety-driven manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and optimise performance within an assigned area of the production process.
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Monitor and analyse process data to identify opportunities for improvement.
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Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and process optimisation activities.
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Contribute to projects involving process upgrades, commissioning, and new equipment.
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Collaborate closely with production, maintenance, and quality teams.
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Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
Candidate Requirements
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Degree-qualified in Chemical Engineering (essential).
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Minimum 4 years' experience in a process or manufacturing environment.
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Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills.
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Proven ability to take initiative and work with limited supervision.
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Experience in heavy manufacturing, bio/pharma, alumina, or general process industries is highly desirable.
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Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
What's on Offer
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Permanent, full-time position based in Limerick.
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Competitive salary and benefits package (DOE).
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Opportunity to work on technically challenging, large-scale processes.
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Genuine career progression potential within a global industrial group.
