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Rise Reforming

biogas conversion · dimethyl ether (DME)

Senior Chemical Process Engineer

Chicago$125k/yrPosted 2 months ago
Chemical And Materials EngineeringUnspecifiedFULL TIME
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We’re looking for a process engineer with 5+ years of experience in scaling catalytic technologies to pilot and beyond. You will play a central role in designing, constructing, and commissioning our pilot unit and subsequently designing our first commercial unit.

Required core competencies :

Procuring, integrating, operating, and fixing pilot-scale equipment;

Pilot chemical plant commissioning and operation;

Experience with recycling loops;

Experience with gas-to-liquids processes (syngas-to-methanol preferred);

Collaboration with EPCs in overseeing FOAK commercial unit design;

Experience with Aspen or other process simulation software.

Preferred qualifications

  • PLC/SCADA design and integration;

  • Experience working with modular systems;

  • Experience working in a fast-paced startup environment.

  • As Rise Reforming scales, this role is expected to grow into a VP of Engineering or Chief Engineer position, leading a team of process and project engineers across multiple commercial deployments. Senior Chemical Process Engineer will report to the CTO.

  • Compensation: $125,000+/year + stock options + performance bonus + benefits (health insurance, 401k).

  • Location: In person, Chicago, IL and Wheaton, IL.

  • Must have a car.

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