Director of Engineering

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Director of Engineering to join our team. This role will report to our Vice President of Engineering. This person will support our VP of Engineering in building a strong engineering team and system to support Air Company’s business growth. This person will work closely with our Director of Technology Development to commercialize our in-house technologies, and will also engage engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firms and vendors to design, build, and start up commercial plants for Air Company.  

Ideal candidates will have deep experience in both chemical engineering practices and leadership of engineering teams.

At Air Company we value employees for their unique perspectives. We are an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer we consider applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Requirements 

• Partner with VP of Engineering and key internal stakeholders at Air Company to formulate the engineering strategy and lead the execution of the strategy across the Company.
• Lead the engineering department with multiple engineering functions such as Process Design, Process Control & Instrument, Engineering Project Management, Process Safety, Mechanical and Rotating Equipment, Technical Support, Sales Support etc. 
• Build a strong engineering system by implementing an effective management operating system through all the engineering organizations.  
• Partner closely with the technology development department, external EPC companies and vendors to drive the commercialization of Air Company’s in-house technologies by providing all engineering support, for production of basic engineering packages, including hydraulics, process control scheme selection, key mechanical equipment, reactor selection and design, HAZOP, plant commission and startup, etc.  
• Provide project management for major engineering projects to ensure the projects are delivered on time and within the budget. 
• Lead the recruitment of engineering teams to acquire top talent in the fields of chemical, mechanical, electrical, control, process, and equipment/instruments and formulate long-term team objectives and performance standards to enable the career growth of team members.   
• Support external and internal customers and licensees with cross functional partnerships to identify technology improvement needs, maintain process designs with quality, cost control, manufacturability, and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Lead the team to provide engineering support to Air Company’s future manufacture plants.

Preferred Skills

• BS degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, advanced engineering degree desirable.
• 15+ years of chemical or fuel industrial experience in the chemical process development, design, technical services, and customer services. Experience with chemical process scale up and commercialization preferred.
• 5+ years of management role for an engineering organization.
• Familiar with safety protocols for handling hazardous chemicals, and process HAZOP.
• Experience in large engineering project management.
• Experience in working with EPC companies and different type of vendors.
• Ability to work proactively and independently with an energized team.
• Team player with passion on sustainable development.