Process Engineer

PROCESS ENGINEER What if all plastics were recycled? Today, less than 10% are. The other 90% are either mismanaged and buried in landfills, sent to incinerators, or end up in our environment as litter polluting our land, rivers, and oceans. But imagine if all plastics could be recycled. At Alterra, we convert plastics back into their original building blocks to produce new plastics and other valuable products. We’re disrupting the traditional thinking that used plastic should be discarded and helping people see that plastics are valuable and designed to become new again. That’s Alterra…solving plastic pollution through infinitely renewed plastics. The Process Engineer will be a key contributor to providing process engineering services for the innovation and deployment of our proprietary thermal liquefaction technology, with the opportunity to become a leader as we strive to become the premier solution to provide ISCC Plus certified pyrolysis products for our customers. This position will be responsible for developing engineering deliverables and providing technical guidance to both the project development team for new facilities and the commercial team for technology licensing opportunities, throughout the lifecycle of projects. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the role will be full-time, exempt and physically located at our office in Akron, OH. Responsibilities: Lead, execute, and/or review all deliverables of a Process Design Package (PDP), including but not limited to: Basis of Design Material and Energy Balances Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) Process Equipment List Equipment data sheets Utility Summary Process Control Narrative Instrument List Line and Valve List Relief Load Summary Learn the process technology through plant operations and mentorship from our engineering team Provide technical guidance during project engineering and safety reviews ( (PFD and P&ID reviews, 30/60/90 model reviews, PHAs, , and HAZOP’s) Generate ideas for future technological improvements focused on reducing new facility Capex and/or Opex. Interface and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders throughout all phases of the project life cycle (Feasibility through startup and commissioning) Provide onsite construction, start up, and commissioning technical and operational support Improve our workflow of the deployment of our technology Provide process technical support to the commercial team Communicate effectively with the engineering team, internal, and external project stakeholders Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's or higher-level degree in Chemical Engineering Effective technical and practical engineering skills and an ability to consistently deliver high quality and schedule driven work 5 or more years of industry experience in engineering design or capital projects; experience working in design or operations of PSM regulated facilities is a must A strong foundation in process engineering fundamentals Process Simulation PFD & P&ID development Hydraulic Calculations Process Vessel Sizing Overpressure analysis and relief load calculations A basic understanding of industry standards, specifications, codes, and regulations including but not limited to (ANSI, ASME, API, NFPA, PIP, TEMA) Direct experience with process modeling software such as Aspen+, HYSYS, ChemCAD Familiarity with AutoCAD, (Plant 3D experience is a plus) Excellent written and oral skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a strong sense of responsibility Travel requirement potential of 20% Preferred Qualifications Engineering capital project experience within the chemical, petrochemical, or oil and gas industries Demonstrated experience as lead engineer or discipline lead on multidiscipline capital projects Basic understanding of other engineering disciplines Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. Salary Range: $90,000-$130,000, commensurate with experience and expertise Please note: At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must have authorization to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. We are not accepting applications or inquiries from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies for this position. Alterra Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. tdZsAtWqMs