Senior Process Engineer

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New Tech Global is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for a client located in Hoston, TX. This is a direct hire opportunity.
As a Senior Process Engineer, you will work closely with our Director of Engineering and VP of Technology on the development of engineering designs, process modeling, and materials for our commercial-scale OCCS systems, as well as supporting our ongoing pilot project. This position will be primarily in-person at our corporate office in Houston, TX with regular visits to jobsites, testing facilities, as well as opportunities to routinely work remotely.
What you'll do: Work on design scale up studies for commercial partners and feed techno-economic assessments, determining system CAPEX and OPEX. Support development of the Company's commercial-scale engineering design packages. Develop and/or run Aspen models to simulate and optimize system performance. Complete Heat and Material Balances, equipment specifications and hydraulic/thermal calculations. Development of PFDs and P&IDs for technology deployment. Develop tools to improve engineering team analytical and design capabilities and workflows. Engage with suppliers and equipment vendors to verify capability and specify equipment for our commercial engineering packages. Collaborate across multiple engineering and business verticals with other members of Carbon Ridge team. Prepare technical reports, presentations, and publications related to research findings. Interact with academic and commercial partners as needed. Support the commissioning, operation, and maintenance of the pilot demonstration CO2 capture unit. Support grant proposal writing and marketing efforts to raise funding. Anything else required in an early-stage startup. A strong candidate will have the following skills: Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or related discipline 5+ years of proven, hands-on experience as a process engineer designing, building, and/or supporting process/chemical units and/or chemical process design packages. Strong knowledge and experience using Aspen Plus Simulation Packages (HYSYS also a plus). Ideally familiar with modeling separation units, capable of using EDR for heat exchangers and APEA for economic analysis. Optimum if experienced using ASW. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, capable of building Macros and using Visual Basic in Excel. Experience with techno-economic evaluations, technology selection and pilot plant scale up. Understanding of separation technologies especially Absorption/Stripping. Optimum if experienced in CO2 capture and/or cryogenics Familiar with reading PFD's, P&IDs and equipment datasheets; AutoCAD or any other drawing software is a plus Experience and proficiency in project management, ideally as a team lead Good communication skills to interact with suppliers and potential customers. Passionate about decarbonization and tackling climate change Ability to operate effectively and autonomously in an early-stage startup with high-levels of uncertainty and a fast-paced environment
Location:
Houston, TX, United States
Category:
Architecture And Engineering Occupations

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