Process Engineer

ION Clean Energy, Inc. is seeking a full-time Process Engineer in Boulder, CO, to support the design and construction of carbon capture plants. The role involves developing process deliverables, conducting process modeling, and collaborating in design reviews. Candidates should have a solid understanding of chemical process design, CO2 capture methods, and strong analytical skills. The position requires hands-on problem-solving and interaction with project teams and clients.
Who We Are

ION Clean Energy is the industry leader in post-combustion carbon capture technologies. With the International Energy Agency stating that Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) is the only technology able to deliver significant CO2 emissions reductions from the use of fossil fuels, the need for our technology is more urgent and important than ever as we all work to achieve our carbon emissions goals. Pairing our transformational technology with our dedicated, service-driven team revolutionizes carbon capture performance, sets a new standard for the industry and establishes ION as the leading provider of carbon capture commercialization for any carbon-intensive facility.

Position Summary

ION is looking for a full-time Process Engineer to support the commercial-scale design and build of carbon capture plants based on their internationally recognized solvent technology. ION was formed in 2008 with the mission of providing innovative, cost-effective solutions to CO2 capture from industrial and utility sources.

The Process Engineer will contribute to a team of engineers on feasibility, FEED, or detailed design projects for the integration of a carbon capture facility with various point sources of emissions. This position will require a hands-on individual with the capability to produce high-quality process deliverables according to a schedule and within a budget that meet current project/client requirements. They will develop solutions to complex problems that require a high degree of innovation and ingenuity. Process modeling is a core requirement for the role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Thoroughly explore process options and continuously implements procedures that optimize quality, automation, and efficiency.
• Develop PFDs, P&IDs, process simulations, heat and material balances, utilities summaries, and associated documents.
• Review engineering documents prepared by other disciplines, sub vendors, and project partners.
• Contribute to various design review meetings, P&ID reviews, PHAs, HAZOPs, 3D model reviews, etc., including travel.
• Support proposals with process engineering representation during meetings and process modeling results.
• Identify performance standards and proactively provide expertise in solving complex technical problems.
• Analyze, interpret, and document data through graphs, charts, and reports.
• Present findings through oral and written reports, presentations, white papers, etc.
• Document process methodology, controls, and quality standards.
• Monitor performance and ensure compliance with standards for safety, quality, and productivity.
• Professionally interact with the project team, business partners, vendors, and customers to facilitate swift resolution of issues.

Qualifications, Education, and Experience:
• Solid understanding of chemical process design and industry practices
• Experience with methods and techniques used in CO2 capture from flue gas and/or gas sweetening.
• RECENT expertise with process design, process modelling, documentation, and quality tools.
• Excellent ability to quickly assess problems and formulate strategies to overcome issues.
• Expertise in operating/optimizing industrial plant(s).
• Detail-oriented with exceptional analytical skills.
• Proactive nature; stays abreast of advancements in technologies, engineering standards, regulations, etc.
• Work with a sense of urgency and demonstrate the ability to adapt to changing priorities and circumstances.
• Understanding of safety standards and OSHA compliance guidelines.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in a process engineering role.
• Proven/demonstrable experience with process modeling tools is required.
• Process controls or instrumentation experience is valued.
• Experience with detailed design or equipment or modular skid installations is valued.

Position Type/Working Conditions:
• This is a full-time position working standard business hours. This position may require the flexibility to work diverse schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. On occasions this position may require extensive travel.
• The role centers, primarily, on process modeling using Protreat® and AVEVA® software licenses.
• This position is for Boulder, CO location. The employee is required to be primarily in the office with some remote work allowable with prior approval.
• The work environment and physical demand characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This position operates in a professional office environment and occasionally in industrial settings (refineries, fabrication shops and/or power stations).
• The job requires an individual to routinely use standard office equipment to oversee technical deliverables, and at times it is required to work remotely on-site at a client location.
• The successful candidate may occasionally be required to lift up to 50 pounds and may be required to sit, stand, walk, and use a computer.
• The position requires the ability to stand for long periods of time and easily traverse industrial workplaces.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skill, tasks, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, ION Clean Energy reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as business needs arise. In compliance of ADA regulations, the employee must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation in a satisfactory manner, further accommodations shall not be made if it constitutes an undue hardship on this organization. ION Clean Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.