Chemical Engineer - Pilot

Description

• Develop and plan experiments, write test plans, manage test operations, etc
• Interface with plant process design and R&D teams
• Integrate pilot plant learnings into plant design at increasing scales:
• Perform test engineering for pilot reactor and process skids:
• Troubleshoot, maintain, shakedown, and serve as SME for plant equipment including compressors, pumps, heat exchangers, flow and pressure meters, etc
• Interface with external engineering and EPC groups to design and execute subsequent commercial scale designs
• Produce and analyze test data to quantify performance in a range of process conditions and durability tests
• Write comprehensive test documentation suitable for external sharing, investor and customer development

Requirements

• Intuitive understanding of thermodynamics, kinetics, heat and mass transport
• Working knowledge and deep experience working with chemical plant controls systems
• Sophisticated data analysis skills, especially for time-series data from dynamic processes, e.g. with Python, MATLAB, or similar
• Degree(s) in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in gas separations, PSA, TSA, membrane, distillation, or similar
• Hands on experience designing and operating pilot scale chemical processing equipment, especially high temperature and pressure fluid systems
• Experience in ammonia synthesis, cracking, or separations
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work both independently and collaboratively
• Hands on experience in a startup or similar environment
• Demonstrated expertise in chemical process development and test engineering, especially high temperature and pressure fluid systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Deep functional knowledge of chemical processing equipment, including compressors, heat exchangers, flow and pressure controllers, pressure vessels
• 3+ years’ experience in a relevant industrial setting
• Demonstrated experience in reaction engineering, heterogeneous catalysis, gas sorption

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance