Senior Process Development Engineer

Seibold GmbH; Mississippi; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to revolutionizing iron production and reducing carbon emissions. As a Senior Process Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in designing and testing innovative chemical processes that contribute to a greener future. Your expertise will guide the development of sustainable solutions, ensuring safety and efficiency in operations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, collaborate with talented professionals, and make a significant impact on environmental sustainability. If you're passionate about engineering and the planet, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums

Reasonable use PTO

$1,800 annual employer HSA contributions

12 weeks of paid parental leave

401k with 5% matching contributions

Eligibility for incentive stock options

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in chemical engineering or related field required.
• Hands-on process design experience essential for success.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects to scale up new processes and design experiments.
• Collaborate with engineers to implement and automate processes.

Skills

Process Design

Mass and Energy Balances

Reaction Kinetics

Thermodynamics

Fluid Flow

Process Simulation Software

Safety Implementation

Data Analysis

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering

Master's in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Process Simulation Software

Analytical Chemistry Tools

Job description

Who we are:

Electra is reinventing iron production to tacklethe nearly10% of global carbon dioxide emissions produced from iron and steelmaking.Its patented process uses chemistry and renewable energy to transform a variety of grades of iron ore into environmentally responsible pure iron at scale.By maximizing the value of Earth’s resources and minimizing our environmental footprint and carbon emissions, Electra is forging a green future from the ground up. With a collaborative culture and passion for disrupting the status quo, careers at Electra offerchallenge,reward, and the opportunity to bring to market solutions that dramatically improve the health of the planet.

What you will do:

The Senior Process Engineering on the process engineering team will contribute to the design and testing of chemical and hydrometallurgical processes across a variety of scales, from bench-scale proof-of-concept to Electra’s iron-refining pilot plant.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead projects to study and scale up new processes at laboratory and pilot scale, including designing experiments to prove out concepts, selecting and sizing equipment, and operating process equipment
• Design aqueous reaction and separations processes, critically evaluating process alternatives and developing mass and energy balances
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to implement new processes and automate existing ones
• Collect and synthesize experimental data, and present results to guide process development
• Commission and troubleshoot new equipment
• Maintain a safe working environment and lead safety assessments of new equipment and operations
• Read, understand, and comply with all workplace health and safety policies, safe work practices, and company policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

What we need you to bring to the team:

• PhD or equivalent in chemical engineering, mining/metallurgical engineering, or chemistry OR a bachelor’s degree in the previously listed fields and at least 8 years of related experience (excludes internships, co-ops, and other school projects) OR a master’s degree in the previously listed fields and at least 6 years of related experience (excludes internships, co-ops, and other school projects)
• Hands-on process design experience, including mass and energy balances, reaction kinetics and thermodynamics, separations equipment, and fluid flow
• Experience with process simulation software, and using it to make experimental predictions
• Experience leading process-engineering projects and acting as subject-matter expert
• Track record of successful implementation of safety measures for gas- and liquid-based processes
• Experience analyzing experimental data, reaching conclusions, communicating and presenting results
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with, or ability to quickly learn, Microsoft Office suite of programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, and SharePoint

What we want you to bring to the team:

• Hands-on process design experience, including mass and energy balances, reaction kinetics and thermodynamics, separations equipment, and fluid flow
• Experience with participating in detailed design work such as instrumentation selection, process control, designing equipment layouts, pipe runs, electrical runs, etc.
• Experience with analytical chemistry and its application to answering experimental questions
• Experience engaging with Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) partners and technology transfer
• Familiarity with fluid power systems (pumps, valves, heat exchange equipment, etc.)
• Experience with power tools and light fabrication to build custom apparatus

Compensation:

• The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $100,000 - $130,000 annually and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education.

Benefits For You:

• 100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance plans
• Reasonable use PTO
• $1,800 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account)

Benefits For Your Family:

• 100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine plans
• $3,600 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account)
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave and flexible return-to-work options

Benefits For Your Future:

• 401k with up to 5% matching contributions which vest 100% on day one
• Eligibility for incentive stock options