Process Engineer II

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 trial.
- 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.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.