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Job type full-time
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Overview: lead process engineer - bioprocessing
Introduction
Merrick & company is seeking a senior-level / lead process engineer for our greenwood village, co office, to join a team of bioprocessing engineering and design professionalsMerrick is a market leader in projects involving the conversion of biomass to high value products including fuels, proteins, and bioeconomy productsThe senior process engineer will support and continue to build merrick’s growing bioprocessing practiceRemote work from anywhere in the us may be considered.
Job description
Process engineer to work primarily on cutting edge industrial biotechnology and energy projectsThe successful candidate will be placed in a key engineering role, working within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver engineering on projectsThe candidate needs to have experience engaging with clients especially during early project development stages.
Scope/key responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following activities:
Prepares basis of design and reviews process design deliverables.
Prepares process flow diagrams and mass and energy balances.
Analyzes equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine appropriate designs.
Prepares p&id’s working with multi-disciplined merrick team.
Reviews and checks the work of other process engineers to determine accuracy and completeness.
Coordination of design inputs and design activities with other engineering disciplines in a team environment.
Ability and desire to perform process engineering activities as well as lead a small team of process engineers and designers, and 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 relative to the overall execution of the project.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorilyThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education/experience:
Bachelor’s degree (bS.) chemical engineering from an accredited program.
Minimum of ten (10) years related experience and/or training.
Experience in bioprocessing in the fields of biofuels, bioproducts, foods and protein production.
Individuals with chemical or oil & gas industry experience may be considered if they have some bioprocessing experience and a passion for the expanding bioeconomy.
Must be eligible to work in the united states without sponsorship.
Reasoning ability:
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.
Computer skills: to perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of microsoft office softwareIn addition, experience in the following process software packages is advantageous:
Aspen plus
Aspen hysys
Aspen capital cost estimator
Certificates and licenses: pe strongly preferredCandidate is expected to attain pe at earliest opportunity.
Supervisory responsibilities: this job involves supervisory and client coordination expectation along with process engineering detailed performance efforts.
Physical requirements
Requires the ability to sit for extended periods at a computer workstation.
Be able to work in an environment with open discussions and visitors without getting distracted.
May be required to lift up to 20 lbs.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Meets expectations for attendance and punctuality.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Additional information
Apply online onlyNo e-mail, hard copy or third party resumes accepted.
Merrick & company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, employee stock ownership plan (esop) opportunity, 401(k) options, and paid time off (pto)This position is also eligible for annual performance and spot bonuses.
The pay range listed in this posting indicates the position’s eligibility to work in the state of colorado and is consistent with our offices there; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
We recognize the importance of developing top talent from within, our employees have access to a wide range of internal and external training as well as coaching and peer mentoring programs.
Merrick & company is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other applicable status protected by state or local law.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
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