Technology Specialist - Carbon Capture

SLB; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SLB is seeking a Technology Specialist in carbon capture to join the US team and contribute to feasibility studies, concept development and execution of carbon capture projects. You will work on heat integration and CO2 handling across gas-turbine powered systems with a focus on scalable, modular solutions.

The role requires advanced degree (MSc/PhD) and at least 5 years of relevant experience, plus strong collaboration and communication skills to operate in a multinational environment.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in relevant engineering or physics field.
• Minimum 5 years of related work experience (related PhD considered).
• Experience with process simulations and thermal energy systems.
• Knowledge of carbon capture technologies is advantageous.
• Experience with CO2 compression, handling, and flue gas processes is advantageous.
• Strong communication, teamwork and ability to work in multicultural teams.
• US work authorization without sponsorship is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technology expertise to feasibility studies, concept development, and execution projects.
• Develop carbon capture processes including heat integration and CO2 handling for large-scale projects.
• Create documents (PFDs, heat and mass balances, data sheets) for project implementation.
• Ensure quality of technical specifications and procedures for carbon capture processes.
• Interact with customers as part of business development and project execution.
• Contribute to R&D projects to develop carbon capture solutions.
• Identify tech gaps and opportunities for improvements in gas turbine carbon capture applications.
• Identify and assess patentable inventions related to technology.

Education

MSc or PhD in Process Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Chemical Engineering / Energy Engineering / Physics

Job description

Come join us at SLB New Energy and be part of a global company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet.

We launched SLB New Energy in 2020 to apply our domain expertise in areas adjacent to our existing activities and leverage our global footprint and execution platform to realize new energy and transition opportunities at scale. Using partnership models and our experience in technology industrialization, we are expanding into energy verticals beyond oil and gas. The diverse New Energy portfolio includes ventures in carbon capture and sequestration, energy storage, geothermal power, geoenergy for heating and cooling, sustainable battery‑grade lithium, and hydrogen as an energy carrier.

SLB Capturi is a joint venture between SLB New energy and Aker Carbon Capture. We are a key player in the global effort to combat climate change by accelerating the deployment of commercial‑ready carbon capture technology and advancing next‑generation innovations. We thrive to make decarbonization a reality by delivering impact at scale with proven, modular, implementation‑ready carbon capture technology that meet the diverse needs of various industrial sectors. Our portfolio ranges from the modular, cost‑efficient Just CatchTM systems to the highly adaptable Big CatchTM solutions, capable of being configured to handle any volume of emissions. This modularity ensures efficient integration and optimization, empowering industries to meet their decarbonization goals with flexibility and precision. The technologies have been tested across multiple and diverse flue gases from industrial processes, to ensure reliability and efficiency in a wide range of industry segments. Today, we lead many ongoing projects, from research and innovation, including pilot plant testing, to concept studies and to large EPC projects, both in Europe and in the United States.

The SLB Capturi US team is seeking a Technology Specialist in the carbon capture process. In this exciting role you will be part of a team of technology specialists and work with the carbon capture system including heat integration and CO2 handling, and ensure sound implementation of the technology in studies, projects, and product development.

SLB is committed to a culture where everyone feels like they belong. To learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments, please visit our Diversity & Inclusion | SLB (slb.com) page for more information.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide technology expertise to feasibility studies, concept development, and execution projects.
• Apply and further develop expertise in carbon capture, heat integration, and CO₂ handling for large-scale projects, with a particular focus on applications within the Gas-to-Power sector.
• Conceptual evaluations for carbon capture, heat integration and CO2 handling.
• Responsible to establish documents, including PFD, Heat and mass balances, data sheets and more, to ensure correct implementation of carbon capture process, heat integration and CO2 handling in studies and execution projects.
• Ensure that technical specifications and procedures associated with carbon capture process, heat integration and CO2 handling have the necessary quality in projects and products
• Interact with customers as part of business development and project execution.
• Contribute to RD&I projects to develop solutions for carbon capture, heat integration and CO2 handling.
• Identify technology gaps, evaluate improvement opportunities, and support the development of innovative solutions for large scale gas turbine carbon capture applications.
• Identify and assess patentable inventions related to technology.

Qualifications and Experience

• MSc or PhD within Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Physics or similar.
• Minimum 5 years of related work experience. (related PhD work will be considered)
• Knowledge and experience from process simulations.
• Knowledge and experience of process technology and thermal energy systems.
• Knowledge of solvent based carbon capture, utilization and storage technologies is considered an advantage.
• Knowledge of CO2 compression, liquefaction and CO2 handling in general is considered an advantage
• Knowledge from flue gas handling and emission control equipment is considered an advantage.
• Good understanding of technology development and technology qualifications is considered an advantage
• Experience in implementing research, development & innovation results into industrial applications is considered an advantage.
• Experience from the process industry, thermal power such as gas turbines and/or engineering companies is considered an advantage.
• Operational experience from pilot plants or process plants is considered an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• A self-starter that demonstrates a positive outlook, responsibility and flexibility.
• A team player that contributes to working in multicultural and multidisciplinary and collaborative environment.
• Adopter of a Structure and Systematic approach, who can explain complex ideas.
• Candidates must be able to legally work and reside in the US, without sponsorship.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Veterans

Company policy is to provide every individual a fair and equal opportunity to seek employment and advancement at the Company without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, veteran or military status, disability, creed, ancestry, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status or any factors protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an "Equal Opportunity Employer". For more information please, refer to the latest version of "Know Your Rights" poster and the "Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster" located here: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters. The Company is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor - priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

Reasonable Accommodations

The Company will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation / modification to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability to assist in the hiring process, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.

Authorization for Employment

Pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all applicants who are offered and accept employment must produce documents establishing their identity and authorization for employment in the United States. These documents must be produced no later than seventy-two (72) hours after employment commences. In addition, all applicants who are offered and accept employment will be required to verify their employment authorization under oath by signing a USCIS Form I-9. SLB is an E-Verify employer.

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