Technical Lead Process Engineering

The Process Engineering Technical Lead will report to the Director of Product and Design Development.

Proximity to Schenectady, NY, or Greater Boston area, MA a plus.

Responsibilities may include:

• Lead the process design and development efforts all the way through installation, commissioning, and field validation
• Responsibility for the technical accuracy of the steady-state simulation model
• Lead process engineering package development (e.g. Heat and Material Balances, equipment specifications, Process Flow Diagrams, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams, datasheets, etc.)
• Conduct trade-off studies for continuous plant design improvements and cost optimization
• Develop functional requirements in close collaboration with component and functional Subject Matter Experts
• Support the controls team with core controls development and operation philosophy
• Lead appropriate safety analysis reviews on the overall plant design at critical points of engineering design (e.g. PHA, LOPA, HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA, etc.)
• Support defining the balance of plant engineering performance guarantees and performance evaluation process between Malta, the engineering partners, and equipment OEMs
• Assist with the development of the plant commissioning and testing plan and support site commissioning activities
• Apply creative and innovative solutions to reduce total installed cost and cycle time
• Support commercial and business development teams for discussions with potential customers
• Mentor and lead junior-level engineers on process engineering design and development

• Bachelors degree in Engineering from an accredited College or University
• Minimum of 10 years of process engineering experience
• Deep understanding of thermodynamic cycles and experience with steady-state modeling tools like Ebsilon, AspenPlus, Thermoflex
• Familiarity and/or experience with AutoCAD, or other P&ID drafting tools
• Experience in large plant system design and operation, encompassing piping and tank design, pump selection, valve sizing and selection, and instrumentation and controls
• Experience with leading various hazards and safety analysis methods, including but not limited to PHA, LOPA, HAZID, and HAZOP
• Proven experience in driving projects from concept to successful completion
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-tech, high-profile start-up where decisions and progress must be made with imperfect information
• Ability to interface effectively with engineering partners, OEMs, vendors, EPC, and external customers
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally for partner meetings, site visits, conferences, etc.

Preferred skills and background:

• At least 5 years of experience in high-temperature (e.g. molten salt) and/or sub-zero-temperature (e.g. cryogenics) applications
• Prior experience with equipment design, sizing and selection of heat exchangers, gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, cooling system, and accessory sub-systems
• Familiarity with HTRI, PV Elite, COMPRESS, and AFT Fathom a plus
• Familiarity and/or experience with Power or Process equipment design/development, commissioning, performance testing, and operation
• Familiarity with electrical interconnection and industrial utility service
• Understanding of system dynamics and transients and their effects on component sizing and performance
• Experience with plant/system/sub-system level Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), SIL assessment, and reliability/availability modeling
• Familiarity with codes and standards, such as ASME, API, NFPA, etc.
• Strong oral and written communication skills (can synthesize complex, multi-dimensional information in compelling collateral for executive and technical teams)
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Very organized and detail-oriented
• Deep passion for decarbonization of the global electricity grid

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Competitive Salary, bonus and equity