Remote Senior Process Engineer — Scale-Up & Start-Up Leader

Novoloop

Menlo Park (CA)

On-site

USD 128,000 - 173,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Novoloop is seeking a hands-on Senior Process Engineer to support process scale-up, capital-project execution, commissioning, start-up, and plant optimization. The role requires leading a cross-functional team, coordinating with EPC firms and licensors, and delivering safe, reliable operations.

Location: Remote in the US with frequent travel to China for demo and commissioning. Candidates should have 8+ years in chemical-process engineering, FEED and detailed engineering experience, and a strong

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in chemical engineering or a related discipline.
8+ years of relevant experience in chemical-process engineering, capital projects, commissioning, or plant operations.
Experience with both FEED and detailed engineering for chemical or industrial process facilities.
Hands-on commissioning, start-up, plant-operations, or process-troubleshooting experience.
Strong knowledge of process equipment, utilities, controls, PFDs, P&IDs, and heat and material balances.
Experience overseeing EPC firms, technology licensors, or equipment vendors from the owner’s perspective.
Working knowledge of Process Safety Management systems and tools, including HAZOP, LOPA, Management of Change, facility siting, Process Safety Information, incident investigation, and root-cause analysis.
Fluent English and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with international EPCs, vendors, and plant teams.
Ability to travel internationally, including to project and manufacturing sites in China.
Experience with techno-economic analysis (TEA) and COGS-reduction initiatives.
Experience with EPC selection, contractor interviews, and techno-economic bid evaluation.
Experience preparing or reviewing equipment datasheets, specifications, and vendor documents.
Experience providing technical sign-off of equipment prior to fabrication.
Experience with FAT/eFAT and vendor acceptance testing.
Construction-support experience, including RFIs, field changes, and engineering redlines.
Experience with pre-commissioning and commissioning planning.
Capital-project execution experience, including FEL packages, contractor management, and schedule and cost control.

Responsibilities

Support process scale-up and plant optimization across the project lifecycle.
Act as technical owner coordinating with internal teams, EPC firms, licensors, and vendors.
Lead commissioning, start-up, and handover to operations with demonstrated performance.
Provide sign-off on equipment datasheets, vendor documents, and FAT/eFAT activities.
Oversee safety and risk management deliverables including HAZOP/LOPA and Management of Change.