About AIRCO
AIRCO is a world leader in carbon conversion technology, paving the way to global energy security by transforming CO2 into a valuable resource. Its proprietary AIRMADE Technology is an adaptable platform that allows any industry to efficiently produce high-demand, fully-formulated synthetic fuels from waste CO2 and hydrogen.
The company has commercial partnerships with airlines including JetBlue and Virgin Atlantic, amongst others, and has been awarded multiple government contracts, including with NASA and the United States Department of Defense's Defense Innovation Unit. The company has received industry recognition through awards such as Time Best Inventions, Inc. Best in Business, Fast Company World Changing Ideas, and the XPrize for Carbon Removal.
AIRCO's many accolades include winning the prestigious Green Chemistry Challenge Award from the Environmental Protection Agency in October 2023, an award given to organizations that reinvent processes to reduce the generation of hazardous substances and byproducts. AIRCO was also declared a winner for the World Economic Forum UpLink Sustainable Aviation Challenge, which accelerates the development of promising technology pathways that enable widespread uptake of SAF.
The Position
We are seeking a Process Engineer to join our Operations team to join our team. This position will be responsible for the design, implementation, and optimization of our processes as well as the development of maintenance and operational procedures keeping safety as key driving force while working directly with the teams to support our organization's initiatives. In your role as process engineer, you will ensure the uptime and quality of our operations are optimized, working closely with operations supervisor, instrumentation engineer, operators, and other team members keeping in mind the "big picture" of technology development plans. You will rely on data acquisition systems to monitor pilot plants and equipment and diagnose failure points quickly to minimize downtime. You must have a deep understanding of how equipment (reactors, flow meters/controllers, separators, pressure regulators & relief valves, etc.) and various chemical process systems operate. You must be comfortable with the mobility and physical strength requirements, including the ability to climb ladders and fit into tight spaces, and ability to lift at least 50 pounds. This role is based in New Britain, PA with occasional travel to Brooklyn, NY during the first year.
What you get to do
Collaborate with RD&E teams on the design and scale up of processes.
Assist with the design and lead the commissioning of equipment and systems for new pilot plants and lab reactor systems, ensuring they meet pilot plant process objectives and safety regulations / guidelines.
Work closely with team members to install, test, and operate new pilot plants, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety.
Participate in troubleshooting existing pilot plants to address design related issues.
Develop and implement modifications to existing pilot plants, aiming to minimize downtime and improve quality.
Understand technical manuals and work with maintenance team as necessary to facilitate repairs
Assist in the development of maintenance KPIs (such as downtime reduction, inventory record and reduction, performance quality, total uptime, % rework, etc.)
What you bring to AIR COMPANY
8+ years of experience in designing and/or maintaining pilot plants for chemical, petrochemical, or renewable processes.
BS in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or equivalent sciences are also acceptable.
Expertise in pilot plant process and equipment design and down-selection of equipment within the cost constraints.
Strong maintenance focused mindset along with demonstrated experience in maintenance, upkeep, and operation of chemical plants or equipment.
Very familiar with equipment such as compressors, liquid pumps, mass flow controllers, flow meters, temperature, and pressure controllers, etc. for pilot plant usage.
A great attitude, with the ability to work collaboratively, proactively, and independently. Eagerness to share knowledge and learn from others.
A team player with a strong passion for fostering a safe collaborative work environment.
At AIRCO we value employees for their unique perspectives. We are an inclusive affirmative action Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, present or past history of intellectual, learning, mental, or physical disability (including but not limited to blindness) unless AIRCO determines that such disability prevents performance of the work involved, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, marginalized genders and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At AIRCO we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles
This position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls, security classification and/or designation as Controlled Unclassified Information. Employment in this position is conditioned on the candidate's ability to obtain and maintain appropriate government authorization to access technology or information, to the extent required, including without limitation a security clearance, export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items technology or information.
We may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as we deem appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.
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