Process Engineer - Graphite
Core
Technical bridge between R&D and execution for scaling a novel process to produce graphite from natural gas, ensuring industrial executability of lab findings.
Role type
Senior Process Engineer (Scale-up & Commercialization)
Builds
Integrated Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), mass/energy balances, Basis of Design documents, and detailed engineering packages for a commercial graphite production plant.
Domain
Chemical Engineering / Carbon Materials / Natural Gas Processing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure (production system)
Required skills
Mass and energy balance development, Process Flow Diagram (PFD) creation, Equipment sizing (reactors, heat exchangers, furnaces), Process safety methodologies (HAZOP, HAZID), Thermodynamics and reaction kinetics, Pilot-scale trial execution, Vendor technical evaluation, Control philosophy development, Technical documentation and reporting.
Preferred skills
High-temperature thermal processing experience, First-of-a-kind plant scaling, Design of Experiments (DOE), Solids testing (OAN, BET), CAD software (Solidworks), Materials of construction selection, PE license.
Technologies
Aspen Plus, HYSIS, Visio, Solidworks
Responsibilities
Develop preliminary mass/energy balances from lab/pilot data; Own development of integrated Process Flow Diagrams (PFD); Lead HAZID/HAZOP reviews at flowsheet stage; Review and approve vendor equipment proposals; Support procurement during RFQ development; Participate in P&ID and 3D model design reviews; Support commissioning and start-up planning; Provide site support during construction to resolve field issues.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC