[Remote] Staff Process Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Magrathea is a global leader in critical mineral production technology based in Oakland, California. They are seeking a Staff Process Engineer to lead the scale-up and design of their technology to commercial scale, contributing to various engineering work products and overseeing project execution.

Responsibilities

• Support in leading scale-up and design of Magrathea’s technology to commercial scale quickly, economically, and safely
• Responsible for translating pilot and lab-scale results into process design packages for EPC/EPCM partners
• Willing to travel to our project sites, initially in Arkansas, to oversee project execution
• Apply problem solving skills and design experience to hydrometallurgy, solids handling, drying, electrolysis, molten salt processing, refractory materials, gas handling, foundry and pyrometallurgy applications
• Contribute to engineering work products for overall process and unit operations including design basis, PFD, P&ID, MFD, plot plans, process control narratives, HAZOP, and model reviews
• Manage innovative custom equipment fabrication and installation with third party manufacturing partners
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost savings, and enhanced safety and environmental performance
• Able to anticipate potential issues and make important decisions within ambiguity
• Thrive in fast-paced, high-accountability environments and take pride in being the person others rely on to get the job done
• You don't wait to be told what to do: you see problems, solve them, and move on to the next one

Skills

• BS or MS in chemical, mechanical, or industrial engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience operating in a variety of real industrial settings including engineering, design, chemical plant construction, and operations-focused roles
• Experience developing and communicating process design packages with engineering companies and other important project delivery partners, ideally for first-of-a-kind projects
• Strong competence in inorganic chemistry, equipment fabrication, equipment maintenance, process development, vendor communication, industrial hygiene, and project execution / project management
• Understanding of the regulatory landscape and permitting processes associated with large-scale chemical plants
• Expertise in managing EPC/EPCM contracts and external construction contractors
• Skilled in schedule management, risk management, and project execution
• Support in leading scale-up and design of Magrathea’s technology to commercial scale quickly, economically, and safely
• Responsible for translating pilot and lab-scale results into process design packages for EPC/EPCM partners
• Willing to travel to our project sites, initially in Arkansas, to oversee project execution
• Apply problem solving skills and design experience to hydrometallurgy, solids handling, drying, electrolysis, molten salt processing, refractory materials, gas handling, foundry and pyrometallurgy applications
• Contribute to engineering work products for overall process and unit operations including design basis, PFD, P&ID, MFD, plot plans, process control narratives, HAZOP, and model reviews
• Manage innovative custom equipment fabrication and installation with third party manufacturing partners
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost savings, and enhanced safety and environmental performance
• Able to anticipate potential issues and make important decisions within ambiguity
• Thrive in fast-paced, high-accountability environments and take pride in being the person others rely on to get the job done
• You don't wait to be told what to do: you see problems, solve them, and move on to the next one
• Experience in chemicals, metals, aluminum, chlor-alkali, and/or power infrastructure industries

Benefits

• Equity, stock options, and/or milestone-based compensation
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k from day 1 with pre-tax and post-tax investing options

Company Overview

• Carbon neutral magnesium metal made without mining for the era of electrification and decarbonization.

It was founded in 2022, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job Apply tot his job Apply To this Job