OUR PLACEMENTS

Placement summary

Scotmas Limited are a specialist manufacturer of water disinfection systems for municipal, industrial and offshore applications Worldwide. Based in Kelso in the Borders, we are currently seeking a graduate chemical / process engineer to join our multidisciplinary team developing new products, and delivering project engineered water treatment solutions throughout Europe and the Middle East. This is a 12 month placement initially.

Job description

Project Description

Working alongside a technical team of chemists, microbiologists, field engineers and environmental specialists, you will be responsible for the design, documentation and delivery of water disinfection solutions for a variety of applications. Our varied and multidisciplinary work demands that you have a flexible, but detail driven approach, putting safety and quality first.

Placement Objectives

Our work is dynamic, varied and led by on-going investments in research and development - which you will be help to deliver. A flexible approach and ability to learn new skills "on the job" is an essential requirement for this role.

Role Description

Over the course of the placement you will gain experience in our industry and assist with the delivery of 2 key projects for the company - Firstly, a new range of water treatment equipment for sale to trade, requiring CE marking, regulatory approvals and documentation;  the second being a bespoke, custom engineered solution for a client based on chlor-alkali technology. This aspect will involve regulatory liaison, specification, procurement and construction supervision.  

You will work with an experienced team throughout the project.

Qualifications

Ideally, you will hold a Degree with honours or equivalent in Chemical or Process Engineering, and be working towards chartership with the IChemE or CIWEM

Skills / Experience

Essential Skills

Aside from your degree requirements, we require a strong work ethic, and personable and friendly demeanor.  As your work will involve close interactions with clients and key technical partners, a strong track record in customer service (summer or voluntary work) would be considered advantageous.

Desirable Skills

Aside from basic process engineering skills, demonstrable experience and strength in the following areas will be considered a distinct advantage for this role:

• CAD skills to produce and edit P&IDs / 2D General Arrangement Drawings as needed
• Strong Document Control Skills
• Manual writing
• Commercial Awareness & Job / Tender Costing Experience
• Customer service, written & oral communications skills
• Working Knowledge of CE and DNV Certification requirements
• Working knowledge of PLC and process control solutions
• Strong team ethos with friendly and outgoing personality

Benefits

Company benefits

This role is located at our engineering premises in Kelso, where we employ 15 people. You may have access to temporary accommodation to assist in the transition to our area.

We are an accredited Investor in Young People organisation with a strong training and development ethos. A full training package will be provided to assist with the transition to our specialist industry.

The placement will be considered by the company as a starting point for a permanent job offer, provided the project is delivered successfully.

Placement benefits

As part of ScotGrad Graduate Placement Programme, the successful candidate will have access to a free three day business and employability skills residential course and also benefit from ongoing support from the ScotGrad team throughout the duration of the placement.

Additional information

Location: Kelso

Planned interview date: TBC

This placement may result in a permanent employment afterwards

Preferred start date: 20th June 2016

Company information

Scotmas is the first choice for businesses considering Chlorine Dioxide. We specialise in delivering Chlorine Dioxide (ClO₂) dosing systems using the latest technology and expertise.

Founded in 1998 by Chairman Derek Cameron, Scotmas were the first company to produce simpler, easy to use Chlorine Dioxide products and systems. Scotmas Company Directors have over 35 years’ combined experience using ClO₂ for industry applications. Today, Scotmas continues to lead the market in producing a wide range of Chlorine Dioxide products, ranging from 2 gram tablets suitable for disaster operations, through to large generation systems for municipal water treatment and offshore oil applications.

Scotmas continuously innovates and develops new products and services that purify water and protect against contaminants, allowing businesses to perform brilliantly. Our team of experienced engineers and project managers ensure we provide a system that is exactly suited to your requirements. Scotmas has a continued commitment to R&D and active partnerships with several academic institutions. You can be assured that our ClO₂ systems use the latest technology on the market.

Company sector: Chemical Sciences

Company website: www.scotmas.com