Senior Chemical Process Engineer

Job Summary

Kairos Power is seeking a highly motivated Senior Chemical Process Engineer with expertise in operating first of a kind chemical production facility. In this role you will be responsible for managing design improvements, optimization, and functional upgrades to Kairos Power’s first chemical production facility. The Engineer would partner with an operations team to troubleshoot, optimize, and improve the overall operations of the facility in order to deliver a molten salt heat transfer fluid.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for design support of the operations team in leading and approving equipment upgrades to facilitate material production
• Manage budget and schedule for the chemical plant
• Develop production cost models that can be used for company financials
• Supports other engineers and process specialists on each of the phases of a project
• Mentor other engineers on practical considerations associated with process engineering including operability, best practices on safety, and relevant code requirements.
• Interface with internal and external customers as needed
• Publish engineering reports documenting design details or qualification test results
• Maintain knowledge of and assess compliance with applicable codes and standards
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or equivalent
• Eligible for P.Eng status in any state
• 10+ years relevant experience in mining/metals industry
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communications skills and the ability to articulate process issues and recommendations on a study report
• Broad experience across different chemical processes
• Handling practices with toxics (gases, bulk solids, etc.) is a plus
• Experience as a technical mentor

Physical Conditions

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, scissor lifts, articulated boom lifts
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Adjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to 30 pounds in all directions
• Communicating with others to exchange information
• Operating motor vehicles, heavy equipment or machinery
• Use hand tools

Environmental Conditions

• General office environment
• Low temperatures
• High temperatures
• Outdoor environment or elements such as precipitation and wind 
• Noisy environments
• Odors or fumes from chemicals or chemical reactions
• Evaluated heights
• Accessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
• High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced

Safety and PPE

• Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs
• Manipulating, cleaning and disposal of hazardous materials
• Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions
• Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes
• Handling of Beryllium (Be)

Travel

• Some travel may be required (i.e. 10-20%)

Additional Requirements

• Requires extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines occasionally