Acre has partnered with a world leader in the biofuels sector who is developing large, infrastructure-scale, multi-billion-dollar projects to produce fleet-level volumes of carbon-negative biofuels.
Through their proprietary fluidized bed gasification system, they produce a wide variety of renewable energy and chemical products, including syngas, hydrogen, renewable natural gas, methanol, sustainable aviation fuel, gasoline and diesel fuels.
With major projects underway and more to come, we are looking for a Principal Process Engineer to improve upon all aspects of the company’s gasification system.
There are few businesses in the world today that are executing projects of this scale, at this level of complexity, and this level of impact. If you want to leave a legacy and make history, please review the position requirements and apply.
Based in Houston, the Principal Process Engineer will be responsible for
- Leading process engineering projects and interfacing with clients and client engineers
- Utilizing and furthering the design methodologies for the technology system
- Modeling process simulations in AspenPlus/HYSYS or similar software and developing specialized modeling tools
- Implementing process design, equipment sizing and selection, equipment data sheets, systems engineering, PFD/P&ID development, control valve sizing, line list generation, flare and relief valve calculations, and others
- Collaborating with process controls specialists to develop DCS control narratives and system logic narratives.
- Leading hazard analysis, operability, and constructability reviews
- Contributing to third-party engineering service provider selection and engineering reviews with clients and suppliers
- Providing technical support for detailed engineering, pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and plant operations. On-site support will result in some amount of travel and extended stay at project sites.
- Developing and maintaining design procedures and tools
- Reviewing and contributing to proposals
- Other duties as assigned
Ideal Background consists of
- PFD, PID development
- Systems design/Advanced & regulatory controls
- Process control fluency
- Safety system fluency
- Hydraulic calculation
- Control valve size
- Flare system relief scenario and relief valve sizing
- Outgoing and energized by bringing the best out of everyone on the team
- Well-versed in engineering workflows and project delivery from both client and vendor perspectives
- Well-established process engineering skills including generation of heat and material balance, PFD, and PID, process design criteria, equipment sizing, process modeling, plant integration, and technical design and oversight
- Working knowledge of Hazard Analysis methodologies, safety systems and SIL level application
- Skilled in revision control and methods
- Ability to exercise sound judgement in prioritizing tasks and solving problems, chasing issues through resolution
- Familiarity with fluidized beds, solids handling systems, biomass conversion, steam methane reforming, oxycombustion, carbon capture, fuels/methanation synthesis and reactions
- Knowledge of new and novel chemical processes is a plus
- Some experience with thermal integration of varied process technologies
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proposal/report writing
- Experience with plant operation, ideally including startup and commissioning
- Client-facing/interaction experience
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering with 15-25 years of related experience
- Highly experienced with process simulation using AspenTech programs such as Aspen Plus and HYSYS, and other process simulators
- Experience with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or similar software for drafting and editing P&IDs preferred
- Fluent in chemical manufacturing facilities' process design
- A strong background working in EPC and systems engineering is a plus.
- Fluidized bed, syngas system and gasification experience a plus.
- Other relevant formal training, including HAZOP, HAZID, Project Management is a plus.
Additional details
- This is a full-time position located near North Houston and will require occasional travel up to 10-15% of the time.
- Competitive salary and benefits package based on appropriate experience. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, LTD, STD, 401K, PTO, employee assistance program and opportunities for career development.
To be considered for this position, please apply here, or email Richard Kent at richard.kent@acre.com
