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We’re always on the look out for talented individuals to join the DOCAN team. Please see below our current open positions.
Senior Process/Chemical Engineer
We are seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer with a strong background in chemical and process engineering to join our team.
The ideal candidate will bring approximately five years of industry experience and proven capability in leading process engineering activities within complex projects.
You must have the legal right to work in the UK.
Please send a cover letter and your CV to info@docanco.com
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Key Responsibilities
- Develop process flow diagrams (PFDs) and equipment specifications.
- Support design, validation and pressure safety compliance, ensuring full adherence to HSE and DSEAR requirements.
- Deliver front-end engineering design (FEED) activities, including P&IDs, mass and energy balances, and defining specifications for equipment and systems.
- Produce and review P&IDs for new systems.
- Lead and chair HAZOP studies.
- Ensure compliance with ATEX, PED, and PSSR regulations.
- Specify process plant, equipment and instrumentation.
- Carry out advanced chemical engineering modelling, including:
- Balance of plant, upset conditions, control optimisation, hydraulic studies and systems characterisation.
- 1D and 3D CFD methods, including explosion and dispersion modelling.
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Essential Skills & Experience
- Degree (or equivalent) in Chemical or Process Engineering.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in process engineering with demonstrable senior-level responsibilities.
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, including HSE, DSEAR, ATEX, PED and PSSR.
- Proficiency in ChemCAD, Aspen HYSYS, Unisym (or similar) for 1D modelling.
- Proficiency in ANSYS Fluent, CRADLE, StarCCM (or similar) for CFD analysis. -
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on technically challenging and high-impact projects.
- A collaborative and innovative working environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Career progression and ongoing professional development.
CFD Engineer
Due to strong increased demand, we are now looking for a CFD Engineer to join the team.
What will you do, and what industries will you work in? This depends on our clients but it will not be the same every day! You will need to be foxy, creative and clever.
You must have the legal right to work in the UK.
Please send a cover letter and your CV to info@docanco.com
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Essential experience
- CFD with commercial codes
- Strong theoretical background
- At least BEng (hons), ideally higher -
Preferred experience
- Chartered Engineer or ability to get
- Experience of Fluent, CFX, FlowEFD or StarCCM or similar
- Able to code in Python or similar
- At least 5 years post educational experience
- Chemical / Process / Mechanical or Aero Engineering Background
- Experience of Consultancy Environment
Engineering Project Manager
DOCAN are Engineering Consultants working with clients in various industries around the globe.
We are now looking for an experienced project manager to join the DOCAN team with a current maximum value of 1.5million GBP / 2million USD but with a capability of this being higher. We work on many concurrent projects at any one time.
As Engineering Consultants – we would expect the Project Manager to have a high level of experience in one of the core Engineering disciplines and be able to communicate at all levels.
The key aspects we are looking for:
- Project P&L
- Risk Management
- Resource Management
- Programme and Project Management
- Techno/Commercial and Contract Review and Development
- Client Engagement
- Continuous Improvement and Best Practice
Ideally you are degree qualified in a core Engineering discipline and are professionally qualified, with experience in one of the key PM Institutes, and have experience of several PM methodologies – since not one method is suitable for all of our projects.
Please send a cover letter and your CV to info@docanco.com
FEA Stress Engineer
Due to strong increased demand, we are looking for an experienced FEA Stress Engineer to join the team.
We do a large mixture of projects in many industries, covering many problems – if you like to think, this is for you!
You must have the legal right to work in the UK.
Please send a cover letter and your CV to info@docanco.com
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Essential experience
- FEA with Non Linear commercial codes
- Strong theoretical background
- At least BEng (hons), ideally higher -
Preferred experience
- Chartered Engineer or ability to get
- Experience of Abaqus, Ansys, or similar
- Able to code in Python or similar
- At least 5 years post educational experience
- Worked in at least one of these areas: Oil and Gas, Aerospace, Auto, Defense, Power, Nuclear
Pressure Vessel Designer / Engineer
Due to increased demand, we are looking for an experienced Pressure Vessel Designer / Engineer to join the team.
This is a 6 month remote/hybrid job with the possibility to extend.
You must have the legal right to work in the UK.
Please send a cover letter and your CV to info@docanco.com
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Essential experience
- ASME / BPVC Experience
- PV Fabrications
- At least HND in Mechanical Engineering -
Preferred experience
- Degree Qualified and Chartered Engineer
- Inventor modelling and drawings
- PV Elite / MathCAD / Excel Calculations
