Process Engineer

Company: AirCapture
Location: Berkeley
Posted on: June 23, 2022

Job Description:

AirCapture -is -developing on-site -direct air capture (DAC) systems -that -pull -climate-changing CO2 from the atmosphere -and -make it immediately available for industrial and commercial processes. - We -provide -a greener, more cost-effective feedstock to our customers -and -aim -to -make atmospheric carbon dioxide removal at gigaton-scale economically viable -on a greatly accelerated time frame. - The market for materials made with atmospheric carbon is poised to grow dramatically -- come join our efforts to enable this growth! -
The Senior Process Engineer will work on the development of DAC systems and the design of CO2 processing technologies, collaborating with a team of technologists across multiple fields. - In addition, they will be responsible for supporting the conceptualization, design, prototyping and integration of the DAC systems. - This is a technical role that involves assisting the company with technology development and commercialization, identifying necessary resources and supporting the company's technical hiring process. - As a key member of our fast-growing company, the Senior Process Engineer will be eligible for equity-based awards, in addition to a regular salary and full company benefits.
Position Responsibilities

• Design, simulate and optimize processes for the deployment of large scale Direct Air Capture and related downstream conversion plant(s)
• Develop high-quality engineering packages to translate design intent into reality, including PFD, heat and mass balance, P&ID, process data sheet, control philosophy. -
• Process equipment sizing, selection and process data sheet preparation
• Process control logic development with - safety analysis -
• Develop cost model and CapEx / OpEx feasibility studies based on FEED analyses -
• Perform sensitivity analysis and cost optimization modeling
• Design integrated plant systems for capturing CO2 from the atmosphere and converting it into products and materials
• Determine equipment sizing and prepare piping and instrumentation diagrams
• Contribute in -FEED engineering and collaborate with other engineering disciplines, vendors, external EPC contractors and customers
• Start up and troubleshoot first-of-a-kind production facilities for CO2 capture and conversion
• Continuous improvement efforts of the company through value analysis, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of engineering processes, procedures and techniques
• Set up plant operations teams for success by co-authoring procedures and training manuals and working side by side to transfer critical process knowledge
• Collaborate positively across the organization with technical, business and operations teammates to build production operations
• Develop and implement manufacturing documentation and other operator instructions
• Basic understanding of project management and management of technical integrators
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time (domestically and internationally)
  Note: -this -position requires physical activities including climbing stairs or ladders, stooping, crouching to work on equipment, -operating machinery -and lifting and carrying loads of 40 -lbs -or more
  Education & Experience
  
  • B.S. in Industrial, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • 5+ years experience as a process engineer in a manufacturing environment, preferably involving heavy or light machinery and fluids. - Deep mechanical aptitude is required including a broad knowledge of fluids and systems integration
    Preferred Skills & Experiences
    
    • Background in plant design and complex process development -
    • Process simulation and optimization -
    • ASPEN Plus or related process simulation software -
    • Experience in thermal fluid design, refrigeration and systems engineering
    • Experience in gas separations, liquefaction and compression systems
    • CFD analysis expertise strongly preferred
    • FEED engineering, basic or detailed design and EPC project expertise -
    • Expertise with CO2 processing, including compression, dehumidification, liquefaction and sequestration -
    • HAZOP analysis and implementation
    • Multidisciplinary engineering project management
    • Experience with DOE or DOD funded projects -
      
      AirCapture LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and we embrace diversity at our company. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
      AirCapture does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fees will be paid to third-parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers.
      

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