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Richard Muridzi

Minety,Wiltshire

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Process Engineer with over 10 years of experience in process design, engineering, and project leadership within the energy, waste management, and environmental sectors. TÜV 61511 Certified Functional Safety Engineer with extensive expertise in safety-critical systems, design standards, and regulatory compliance. Proficient in process optimization, equipment specification, process simulation modeling, and pipe flow modeling, ensuring robust solutions tailored to operational needs. Skilled in mentoring teams and delivering projects on time and within budget. Recognized for a strong collaborative approach in cross-disciplinary teams, particularly in Control & Instrumentation (C&I), safety integration, and complex system modeling.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Process Engineer

Cobalt Energy Ltd
Swindon
01.2022 - 02.2025
  • Leadership and Mentoring : Lead team of process engineers and graduates, overseeing task delegation and providing mentorship, resulting in junior engineers achieving independent project responsibilities within six months.
  • Process and Safety Design : Developed PFDs and P&IDs, leading critical design reviews, including HAZID, HAZOP, to ensure optimal safety and compliance with IEC 61511 standards.
  • Technical Calculations: Conduct comprehensive process simulation construction for a 380 m3/hr at 6bar, N2 generation system for providing safety N2 blanketing for the chemical distillation plant.
  • AutoCAD Drawing: Utilised CAD software for designing efficient plant layouts and systems.
  • Heat and Mass Balances : Created precise heat and mass balance for Biodiesel Production, Biomethane Production, EfW power Plants, Heat Distribution Network. Calculations led to process and equipment optimisation of greater than 15% on equipment efficiency and cost savings.
  • C&I Collaboration : Worked closely with Control & Instrumentation Engineers to define and document process control philosophy and plant logic, ensuring smooth project handover with minimal revisions.
  • Document Control and Specification : Produced detailed datasheets and technical specifications for equipment, ensuring procurement and installation align with project requirements.
  • Owners Engineer: Overseeing a 45MWE Battery Energy Storage project execution, providing technical guidance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering stakeholder engagement to optimise performance and mitigate risks.

Process Engineer

SLR Consulting
Bristol
10.2014 - 12.2021
  • Project Leadership : Managed complex AD process engineering projects valued at up to £3M, consistently delivering on time and within budgetary constraints.
  • Functional Safety & Risk Assessments : Conducted and led HAZOP, FMEA, and SIL analyses on high-risk projects, achieving zero safety incidents and contributing to enhanced operational reliability.
  • Process Optimisation : Increased process efficiency by 10% through rigorous analysis and reengineering, optimising the AD plant's energy use and reducing operational costs.
  • Mentorship and Training : Trained junior engineers on process safety and design standards, successfully integrating them into the team and enhancing the department's capabilities.
  • Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) : Delivered detailed FEED studies that improved project timelines, integrating client specifications with regulatory and environmental standards within Europe and the United States
  • Technical Due Diligence & Investment Support – Led technical assessments for multiple Anaerobic Digestion (AD), Biodiesel, and Waste-to-Energy (EfW) plants, evaluating performance, financial viability, and operational risks. Delivered key insights to investors and stakeholders.
  • Anaerobic Digestion & Biogas Projects – Conducted in-depth technical reviews of agricultural and food waste AD facilities, optimizing pasteurization processes, assessing mass and energy balances, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Led DSEAR assessments, evaluating fire and explosion risks.
  • Biodiesel & Biofuel Production – Provided technological due diligence for biodiesel plants, assessing facility expansions, validating performance metrics, and conducting COMAH safety reviews for hazardous material storage.
  • Clinical Waste Incineration – Acted as a technical advisor through the design, construction, and commissioning of a clinical waste incinerator. Reviewed environmental emissions, plant performance, and emergency safety functions to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Waste-to-Energy & Sustainability Initiatives – Delivered feasibility studies and mass-energy balance assessments for EfW plants, SRF drying processes, and RDF recovery to minimize landfill waste. Conducted BREEAM assessments to evaluate low-carbon technology integration.
  • Wastewater & Environmental Risk Assessments – Led surface water risk assessments for industrial discharges, advising on Environmental Agency guidelines and emission limits. Provided Best Available Technology (BAT) assessments for wastewater treatment and purification systems.
  • Process Optimization & Safety – Conducted HAZOP, DSEAR studies, improving plant safety and reliability.


Filtration Research Process Engineer

Swansea University
Swansea
01.2017 - 10.2019
  • Research and Development : Led research initiatives in filtration technology, producing innovative process designs and presenting findings that contributed to university publications.
  • Data-Driven Process Improvements : Applied data analysis to enhance filtration processes, resulting in a 96% increase in filtration efficiency and reduced operational downtime.
  • Pharmaceutical Ingredient Recovery : R&D on membrane filtration techniques for recovering active pharmaceutical ingredients from plant extracts.

Process Engineer

Esmil Process Systems
High Wycombe
06.2014 - 12.2014
  • Process Design and Documentation : Authored and maintained PFDs and P&IDs for new installations, aligning designs with project and regulatory requirements.
  • Equipment Sizing and Selection : Supported equipment selection, including control valves and pumps, through technical sizing calculations that achieved cost-efficient and reliable solutions.
  • Cross-functional coordination : Collaborated effectively with design, control, and instrumentation teams to ensure seamless integration of process components.


Education

Master of Research (MRES) - Chemical Engineering

Swansea University
Swansea

Master in Engineering (MEng) - Chemical Engineering

Loughborough University
Loughborough

Skills

  • Process Design & Development : Proficient in PFD, P&ID, process flow integration, and system safety protocols
  • Process Modelling Expertise: Proficient in utilising advanced software tools such as Maple, SuperPro Designer, DWSIM, Pipe Flow Expert, Aspen HYSYS, and AutoCAD for the design, simulation, and optimisation of chemical processes, enhancing operational efficiency and system performance
  • Functional Safety (IEC 61511) : TÜV Certified for Functional Safety with expertise in SIL assessments, HAZOP, FMEA, and LoPA studies
  • Leadership & Mentorship: Experienced in task delegation, team coordination, and professional mentoring
  • Technical Calculations & Equipment Sizing : Skilled in line and control valve sizing, relief system capacities, and process control requirements
  • Project Coordination: Strong ability to lead project phases, from front-end design to commissioning
  • Owners Engineer : Skilled in technical oversight, compliance, and safety management for large-scale energy storage and process engineering projects

Certification

  • IChemE Chartered Chemical Engineer
  • TUV 61511 Functional Safety Professional
  • ADBA - Health & Safety for Anaerobic Digestion
  • Managing Safety - IOSH Certification

Timeline

Process Engineer

Cobalt Energy Ltd
01.2022 - 02.2025

Filtration Research Process Engineer

Swansea University
01.2017 - 10.2019

Process Engineer

SLR Consulting
10.2014 - 12.2021

Process Engineer

Esmil Process Systems
06.2014 - 12.2014

Master of Research (MRES) - Chemical Engineering

Swansea University

Master in Engineering (MEng) - Chemical Engineering

Loughborough University

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