Principal Process Engineer

About the position

The Principal Process Engineer will be responsible for supporting the startup and early-life operation of new renewable natural gas (RNG) plants at Archaea. This role will work closely with a team of engineers and plant operations personnel focused on delivering KPI's related to plant runtime and recovery. They will provide input to operating procedures and document any defects in plant design. They will be tasked with creating and implementing engineering solutions related to plant improvements.

Responsibilities

• Key member of a 'Startup/Stay-Up Squad' dedicated to achieving early life plant KPI's related to runtime and recovery
• Identify defects and vulnerabilities in plant design
• Develop solutions to eliminate defects and vulnerabilities in new plants
• Lead the creation of MOC's to document any plant modifications or upgrades
• Work directly with 3rd-party engineering companies for engineering deliverables that are not internally generated
• Provide engineering input into operating, maintenance, commissioning, and start-up procedures
• Act as a resource for new Operators in the design and operation of Archaea's Modular Design RNG plants
• Work collaboratively across many teams to ensure smooth plant startup and operation including Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Operations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field
• More than 3 years experience with natural gas processing
• Experience and technical understanding of engineering, maintenance, and operation of gas processing equipment
• Experience participating in HAZOPs or risk assessments
• Solid understanding of process safety management
• Experience with process simulation
• Proficient in working with PFDs and P&IDs
• Experience in root cause failure analysis
• Proven track record in practical application of engineering standards and practices for operating facilities
• Willing to travel domestically

Nice-to-haves

• Professional Engineering (PE) license
• Experience with Renewable Natural Gas facilities

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus Program
• Quarterly Momentum Bonus
• 401K Program
• Health, Vision, And Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Paid vacation ranging from 120 – 240 hours per year for full-time employees
• 9 paid holidays per year
• 2 personal choice holidays
• Parental leave policy offering up to 8 weeks’ paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child