Lead Chemical Engineer
About The Position
The Lead Chemical Engineer is a mid-level position in Ortloff Engineers COE supporting the development, innovation, commercialization, and project execution of Ortloff cryogenic natural gas processing technologies. The role contributes across the technology value chain, from project inception through unit start-up, and supports improvements to design practices, tools, and infrastructure to maintain the technologies’ competitive position in the marketplace. The engineer provides technical leadership and oversight while working closely with senior-level engineers and management on licensed projects and key initiatives. The position reports to the Fellow ESE Engineering and follows a hybrid work schedule. New hires may need to work fully onsite Monday through Friday during their first 90 days. The role supports cryogenic gas-processing technologies, including NGL/LPG recovery, nitrogen rejection, cryogenic heavy-hydrocarbon removal, CO2 fractionation, and ssLNG.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
- At least 6 years of experience in chemical engineering.
- Strong leadership and technical expertise in chemical engineering principles and practices.
- Ability to own, manage, and drive key initiatives and projects toward positive outcomes.
- Ability to identify and engage key stakeholders appropriately.
- Solutions-oriented approach with strong problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong time-management skills.
- Experience in product development and process improvement.
- Self-driven, coachable, and interested in continuing to grow and improve as a practicing engineer and technical leader.
- Proficiency with process simulation software, primarily Honeywell’s UniSim software.
- Must be a U.S. person as defined in the posting, or have the ability to obtain export authorization, due to U.S. export-control requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced engineering degree in Chemical Engineering.
- 15 or more years of chemical engineering experience and 10 or more years of gas-processing experience.
- Experience in cryogenic gas processing, particularly NGL/LPG recovery.
- Experience with a process-licensing business model.
- Ability to manage key stakeholder relationships as an individual contributor.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects or key initiatives.
- Experience with plant start-up and unit operation.
- Ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
- Passion for safety, sustainability, and compliance.
Responsibilities
- Support Ortloff cryogenic gas-processing technology areas: NGL/LPG recovery, nitrogen rejection, cryogenic heavy-hydrocarbon removal, CO2 fractionation, and ssLNG.
- Provide technical leadership, engineering support, and expertise to the Ortloff Engineering COE cryogenic gas-processing product line.
- Support the design, development, and implementation of licensed projects in collaboration with senior-level engineering and management.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance new projects, product development, and product improvement.
- Support development and improvement of design practices, tools, and infrastructure for Ortloff technologies.
Benefits
- Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) match.
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Educational assistance.
- Parental leave.
- Paid time off for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave.
- 12 paid holidays.
- Competitive salary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
