PILOT PLANT SENIOR PROCESS ENGINEER

Pilot Plant Senior Process Engineer

Arizona State University

Global Futures Staff

68507BR

Campus: Tempe

Job Description

Arizona State University's Center for Negative Carbon Emissions seeks a Pilot Plant Senior Process Engineer. This position is responsible for experimental and demonstration operations, maintenance, and improvements to the ASU Direct Air Capture Pilot Plant Facility.

Salary Range

$84,000 - $94,000 per year; DOE

Close Date

23-June-2021

Essential Duties

·       Plans, supervises, and conducts experimental testing and operating campaigns on a pilot plant system.

·       Supervises technicians and coaches students involved in experimentation.

·       Oversees and performs pilot plant facility maintenance, troubleshooting, equipment modifications, execution of expansion projects and management of overall site safety.

·       Interfaces with laboratory personnel and participates in laboratory operations including design, construction, and operation of laboratory systems.

·       Develops experimental design and procedures for scale-up from laboratory to pilot plant testing.

·       Analyzes pilot plant and laboratory experimental results.

·       Translates pilot plant experimental results and analyses to advise and inform the design and operation of production plant systems.

·       Manages the budget and schedule for experimental programs and pilot plant improvement projects.

·       Prepares technical reports, publications, and presentations.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and eight (8) years of engineering or related experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

·       Evidence of a BS or MS in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

·       Production plant or pilot plant operating experience in chemical, gas or power industries.

·       Experience with plant testing and troubleshooting

·       Evidence of process safety training

·       Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and procedures.

·       Knowledge of the principles, practices, developments and techniques used in systems analysis and applications programming.

·       Experience in using AutoCAD.

·       Knowledge of statistical analysis applications (i.e. JMP).

·       Knowledge of thin-film deposition techniques, materials and applications.

·       Skill in communicating technical ideas and designs in a positive and professional manner.

·       Skill in project management techniques.

·       Experience in performing independent scientific research.

·       Ability to identify and develop recommendations for tooling and process requirements.

·       Ability to understand systems, identifies process innovation opportunities and defines necessary improvements, manage change, and lead cross functional teams to implement solutions.

Working Environment

·       Activities are performed in an outdoor pilot plant facility, an indoor laboratory facility and an environmentally controlled office setting.

·       Duties will require requiring standing for varying lengths of time and walking moderate distances to perform work

·       Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds

·       Extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse

·       Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts

·       Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.

Department Statement

For the sixth year in a row, ASU has been named the most innovative school in the nation, recognizing the university's culture of groundbreaking research and partnerships, as well as its commitment to helping students thrive in college and beyond. U.S. News and World Report has named ASU as the most innovative university all six years the category has existed.

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Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 80,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.

To apply please go to www.asu.edu/asujobs/ see Req Id# 68507BR