Sublime Systems is a technology company commercializing affordable, ultra-low-carbon cement. Sublime's breakthrough replaces the industry's legacy fossil fuel-fired kilns with an electrochemical system that operates at ambient temperature, eliminating the use of fossil fuel and the need for limestone, resulting in low-carbon, low-embodied energy cement. This technology has the potential to drive gigaton-scale CO2 reductions in an industry responsible for 8 percent of global emissions. Sublime is backed by mission-aligned investors, including The Engine, Prime Impact Fund, Energy Impact Partners, and Lowercarbon Capital. We are building a diverse and collaborative team of folks who are "amped about cement" (pun intended), who share our values (excellence, creativity, and teamwork), and our motivation to create a better world. This is an exciting opportunity to transform how the world makes cement.?Sublime Systems seeks a creative and dynamic Process Engineer ll to contribute to the scale-up of our cement manufacturing process. The Process Engineer ll will be the process expert and identify potential vendors to carry out critical unit operation trials. As a member of Sublime Systems' growing team, this individual will be a key technical resource in the scale up of Sublime's technology. The role will initially focus on the development of Sublime's commercial scale integrated process plant design and equipment selection.? We are looking for versatile individual who can also contribute to the design and installation of Pilot Plant equipment.?Successful candidates will be results-driven, ambitious, organized, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. This is an exciting opportunity to combat global climate change by transforming how the world makes cement.? This position is located in Somerville, MA.
\n Responsibilities Include: Collaborate with Pilot Plant and R&D to scope the equipment needed through operational data Parsing large continuous data sets to assess operational success Collaborate with R&D and scale-up teams to transfer technology packages to identify equipment for unit operations ensuring process validation. Partner with R&D, and pilot plant teams, along with external vendors, to implement key equipment for unit operations ensuring final product requirements. Lead the selection of key unit operations equipment through vendor trials and act as company point of contact for vendors for process equipment evaluation and selection Coordinate with vendors to schedule trial runs and secure necessary materials and equipment Oversee the execution of vendor trials at the vendor site, ensuring adherence to established protocols and analyze trial data, including performance metrics, quality parameters, and cost implications Contribute to the engineering design of commercial scale plant through PFD, P&ID and process design development and reviews Contribute to the development of fundamental process improvement activities leveraging knowledge from vendor trials Communicate results and progress to technical teams, management, and business leadership through written reports and oral presentations. Champion safety, especially in pilot plant design and operation Foster Sublime Systems' reputation by delivering innovative solutions Help to develop a supportive, innovative, and dynamic company culture Knowledge and Skill Requirements:B.S., or M.S., in Chemical engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of experience. Strong ability to conceptualize and complete mass and energy balances of novel processes. Use outside the box thinking to generate multiple optionality for project solutions Demonstrated experience in Chemical Process unit operations with focus on mixing, solid-liquid separation, drying and material transfer. Strong knowledge of chemical engineering fundamentals, especially acid-base chemistry, solubility and precipitation, chemical kinetics, and continuous reactor design. Knowledge of and passion for applying engineering fundamentals to chemical plant design and operation. Prior work experience at an EPC is beneficial. Versatile. Capable of developing detail oriented analyses while being happy to roll up sleeves and solve hands on problems. Superior presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal. Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to listen, distill information, consult, and suggest new approaches. Ability to pay close attention to detail, focusing on accuracy and quality, without losing sight of the bigger picture. Balance, perspective, and a good sense of humor.
\nSublime Systems is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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