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Senior Process Engineer (Modeling)

Brimstone

Brimstone

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United States
Posted 6+ months ago
Company Overview
Founded in 2019, Brimstone developed a breakthrough process to decarbonize cement production, one of the leading drivers of climate change. Our team is now scaling up to refine our process further and to build our first production facilities. We’re assembling an all-star group of sharp, mission-driven, collaborative individuals who take pride in using their diverse skills to contribute to a better world.If this sounds like you, join us in helping to solve the most urgent, important challenge facing the world today (and have a blast while doing it!).
Job Brief
The Senior Process Engineer on the Process Engineering team will be responsible for developing and applying a combination of process simulation flowsheets and fundamentals-based models to support the development and scale-up of our process technology. This position reports to the Process Modeling Team Lead.
This role is a remote position. Periodic travel to our Oakland, California lab or other locations may be required.

Key Focus Areas of the role may include:

  • Develop and validate process and unit operation models to support pilot and demonstration plant development and operation and de-risk technology scale-up
  • Identify data gaps/needs and work with experimental teams and other engineers and scientists to design experiments, interpret results, and incorporate learnings into models
  • Support techno-economic and life cycle assessments through process modeling, equipment sizing/costing, etc.
  • Evaluate potential process improvements for viability, including alternative process steps and unit operations
  • Participate in engineering design activities for pilot and demonstration plants, including developing process flow and instrumentation diagrams, preparing documentation, and interacting with vendors and EPC firms
  • Perform technical communications to key stakeholders, including oral presentations and written reports

For this role, we’re looking for:

  • Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering or equivalent; Master's, or PhD degree preferred
  • 7+ years of engineering experience
  • 3+ years of process modeling experience in a relevant industry, using process simulation tools such as Aspen Plus/HYSYS, PRO/II, Metsim, or similar
  • Deep understanding of chemical engineering fundamentals: thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, heat and mass transfer, fluid dynamics, mass and energy balances, unit operation design
  • Experience with design and engineering of novel processes at pilot, demonstration, and commercial plant scales
  • Familiarity bridging process simulation with actual equipment, process, and plant design
  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Additional skills that are preferred but not required:

  • Experience in fields such as chemical processing, hydrometallurgy, pyrometallurgy, mineral processing, and cement production
  • Experience performing techno-economic and life cycle assessments for novel chemical processes
  • Experience writing code in Python, MATLAB, or a similar programming language

Compensation, Benefits, and Perks

  • Salary range for this role is $140,000-175,000 / year
  • Company equity
  • 401k retirement plan with 3% company contribution
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
  • Mental health benefits
  • Generous paid time off policy
  • 12-weeks of parental leave
  • A fun, diverse, and talented team focused on making the biggest impact possible on climate change
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Our Commitment to Diversity
Brimstone is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. We seek to build a unique team of individuals and create an environment where all backgrounds and experiences are respected and appreciated. We credit our success to the values that we uphold, and to the different perspectives each team member brings every day. We would never intentionally discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal or state law.
We strive to provide an inclusive candidate experience. If there are any reasonable accommodations that you may need during the interview process, please let us know.

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