RNG Process Engineer

Clean Energy•, TX

3d•$115,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Process Engineer – RNG will work primarily on industrial biotechnology and renewable energy projects. The candidate shall have experience surrounding the design and operation of renewable natural gas facilities including knowledge of carbon intensity modeling (GREET), digester feed handling, anaerobic digestion, biogas purification, and handling of digestion discharge streams and all related applicable engineering codes. This Process Engineer will be placed in a key engineering role, working within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver and operate successful RNG projects on behalf of ownership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited University
3-5 years of related experience and or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Knowledge of Database and Project Management software, Mechanical, P&ID, and Electrical engineering design and concepts.
Solid experience with AutoCAD Design software.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
The ability to communicate effectively with multiple project stakeholders.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Nice To Haves

Preferred chemical, process, or mechanical bachelor’s degree.
P&ID experience is strongly preferred.
Professional Engineer (PE) license is a strong preference.

Responsibilities

Prepares process flow diagrams and mass and energy balances.
Analyzes performance of existing operating facilities and develop interventions to optimize or improve performance.
Analyzes equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine appropriate designs and contractual needs.
Review Process and Instrumentation Diagrams working with internal and 3rd party engineering resources.
Determines pathways and plans to improve facility reliability and uptime.
Participates in HAZOP and PHA studies on behalf of facility ownership.
Ability and desire to perform process engineering activities as well as work with Operations team to support operating sites and may work as the Process Lead on medium to large projects.
Able to handle multiple projects/tasks at the same time.
Able to interface directly with project managers, engineers, 3rd party engineering firms, EPC firms, construction personnel, operations personnel and other project stakeholders relative to the overall success of the project or facility.
Liaise with Upstream, project developers/operators, and consultants on Clean Energy RNG project investments.
Ability to remain flexible, work with a dynamic team, maintain excellent organization, and perform other duties as assigned.
Assist operations with troubleshooting activities and replacement of equipment or spare parts.
Support compliance of off-take pathways by monitoring critical instrument health and ensuring accurate reporting of production numbers.
Drive safety culture by ensuring Process Safety Management and Risk Management Program compliance.
Travel to operating sites 20-50% of the time.
Other duties assigned