Process Engineering Leader

2 days ago


San Francisco, California, United States Berkner Group Full time

Process Engineering Leader

About the Company

Berkner Group is a leading recruitment agency specializing in the placement of top talent in the chemical process industry. Our client is a pioneering company revolutionizing the ammonia industry with a next-generation synthesis process.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Chemical Process Engineer to lead process design, development, and optimization for first-of-a-kind ammonia plants. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of industry experience in chemical process design, modeling, and engineering, with a proven track record of delivering projects from concept to operation.

The successful candidate will collaborate with a cross-disciplinary engineering team to define and model the pilot and commercial-scale processes. Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing process flow diagrams, heat and mass balances, P&IDs, controls strategies, and process simulation models using industry-standard software tools.
  • Building engineering teams to support pilot plant detailed design through to deployment.
  • Specifying and sourcing chemical plant components, with a focus on commercial availability.
  • Developing high-fidelity technoeconomic models and project cost estimates.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

  • 10+ years of experience in chemical process design and optimization, preferably in ammonia, specialty chemicals, petrochemicals, or related industries.
  • Deep knowledge of process simulation tools and programming languages.
  • Demonstrated experience developing Basic Engineering Packages (BEPs) and/or FEED packages for projects in chemical, specialty chemical, or fuels processing.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Deep understanding of process safety, including the ability to conduct hazard analyses and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

About the Team

This is a small and passionate team of scientists and engineers that values teamwork, accountability, rigorous debate, and rapid iteration. The company emphasizes career growth, mutual feedback, and a fun and exciting working environment.

The position is full-time and in-person in San Francisco, CA. Compensation and job title will be commensurate with experience. Benefits include healthcare, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, gym benefit, team bonding activities, and high-quality espresso drinks.



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