Senior Process Engineer

The role

This person will scale mini-pilot data into a design basis and own the basic engineering package for a group 14 metal chlorination plant. You will perform detailed engineering reviews, evaluate vendor bids, and provide commissioning support on site.

What you will do

• Scale-up of mini-pilot data into the process design basis
• Create the basic engineering package including PFDs, balances, process datasheets, materials of construction, control philosophy, HAZOP preparation, utility and effluent summaries
• Detailed engineering review of the contractor's P&IDs, datasheets, piping and instrument specifications
• Vendor technical evaluation and factory acceptance tests for reactors, columns, lined equipment, chlorine systems and ion-exchange modules
• Commissioning support, performance test execution and operating procedures

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering
• 7+ years of process engineering in hydrometallurgy, specialty chemicals, chlor-alkali or electronic materials
• At least one basic engineering (FEED) package delivered to an EPC contractor
• Has built heat and material balances and process datasheets for a plant that was subsequently constructed
• Has sat in a HAZOP as process owner
• Working knowledge of corrosion and materials selection for HCl, chlorine and chloride service (glass-lined, PTFE/PFA-lined, graphite, Hastelloy)
• Proficient in Aspen Plus or equivalent process simulation
• Proficient in AutoCAD Plant 3D or equivalent P&ID tools
• Ability to work in fast paced and demanding atmosphere
• Creative problem solving that brings together process chemistry, equipment design and plant operation
• Must be a U.S. citizen

Nice to have

• Master's degree

About the company

Kunin Technologies is revolutionizing the critical mineral supply chain by implementing advanced separation technologies to capture value from overlooked resources.