Process Engineer

Join Us in Revolutionizing Sustainable Technology!

What if all plastics were recycled? Today, less than 10% are. The other 90% are either mismanaged and buried in landfills, sent to incinerators, or end up in our environment as litter polluting our land, rivers, and oceans. But imagine if all plastics could be recycled. At Alterra, we convert plastics back into their original building blocks to produce new plastics and other valuable products. We’re disrupting the traditional thinking that used plastic should be discarded and helping people see that plastics are valuable and designed to become new again.

Are you ready to be at the forefront of groundbreaking innovation? We're seeking a passionate engineer to be a driving force behind the development of our cutting-edge thermal liquefaction technology. In this pivotal role, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of sustainable solutions, helping us lead the industry as the premier provider of ISCC Plus certified pyrolysis products.

As a key member of our team, you’ll collaborate with the project development group to bring new facilities to life and provide strategic technical guidance for licensing our technology. Your contributions will directly influence the success of projects from conception to completion.

This is more than just a job—it's a chance to become a leader in a fast-evolving field, with exciting growth potential. The position is full-time, exempt, and based at our Akron, OH office. You’ll report directly to the Engineering Manager and work alongside an innovative team dedicated to shaping the future of sustainable technology!

Responsibilities:

-Lead, execute, and/or review all deliverables of a Process Design Package (PDP), including but not limited to:

-Basis of Design

• Material and Energy Balances
• Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
• Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Process Equipment List
• Equipment data sheets
• Utility Summary
• Process Control Narrative
• Instrument List
• Line and Valve List
• Relief Load Summary

-Learn the process technology through plant operations and mentorship from our engineering team

-Provide technical guidance during project engineering and safety reviews ( (PFD and P&ID reviews, 30/60/90 model reviews, PHAs, , and HAZOP’s)

-Generate ideas for future technological improvements focused on reducing new facility Capex and/or Opex.

-Interface and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders throughout all phases of the project life cycle (Feasibility through startup and commissioning)

-Provide onsite construction, start up, and commissioning technical and operational support

-Improve our workflow of the deployment of our technology

-Provide process technical support to the commercial team

-Communicate effectively with the engineering team, internal, and external project stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications

-Bachelor's or higher-level degree in Chemical Engineering

-Effective technical and practical engineering skills and an ability to consistently deliver high quality and schedule driven work

-5 or more years of industry experience in engineering design or capital projects; experience working in design or operations of PSM regulated facilities is a must

-A strong foundation in process engineering fundamentals

• Process Simulation
• PFD & P&ID development
• Hydraulic Calculations
• Process Vessel Sizing
• Overpressure analysis and relief load calculations

-A basic understanding of industry standards, specifications, codes, and regulations including but not limited to (ANSI, ASME, API, NFPA, PIP, TEMA)

-Direct experience with process modeling software such as Aspen , HYSYS, ChemCAD

-Familiarity with AutoCAD, (Plant 3D experience is a plus)

-Excellent written and oral skills

-Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a strong sense of responsibility

-Travel requirement potential of 20%

Preferred Qualifications

-Engineering capital project experience within the chemical, petrochemical, or oil and gas industries

-Demonstrated experience as lead engineer or discipline lead on multidiscipline capital projects

-Basic understanding of other engineering disciplines

Physical Requirements:

-Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

-Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Salary Range:

-$90,000-$130,000

Alterra Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.