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Principal Process Engineer Jobs in Kingston Upon Thames

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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Kingston Upon Thames

Kingston Upon Thames is a historic old town with a population of around 173,000. It’s home to England’s oldest Royal Botanic gardens and has a strong dining scene, with a host of restaurants including the finest Michelin-starred eateries in London. As well as green spaces and plenty of picturesque sights, there’s also excellent nightlife.

Kingston Upon Thames is just 30 minutes from London. The borough has a wide range of public transport links, including National Rail, London Underground, London Overground and a major bus station. You can quickly reach Kingston from London by train or bus, while there are also regular Thames Clipper commuter services to central London via the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames.​

In recent years, there has been an increased focus on engineering in Kingston Upon Thames. The city has always had a large manufacturing base, though in recent years the service industry has grown significantly.

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