Process Engineering Manager
| Company | Commonwealth Fusion Systems |
|---|---|
| Location | Devens, MA, USA |
| Salary | $110000 – $185000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- BS in Chemical, Mechanical, Petroleum or Nuclear Engineering or a related field
- Graduate degree in the field preferred but not required
- 5+ years experience managing process engineering teams and projects
- 7+ years of experience in the engineering of integrated thermofluid and chemical processing systems, from conceptual design through operation
- Experience developing specifications for thermofluid components, (e.g. pumps, valves, tanks, etc)
- Experience with severe service working fluids (e.g. high temperature, hazardous fluids, etc)
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, technical staff and others
- Ability to clearly express and critique ideas
- Great communication and organizational skills (required)
- Strong problem solving skills, ability to approach new problems with creativity
- Working knowledge of PIP, ASME BPVC, ASME B31 and other relevant industry standards
- Working knowledge of process and fluid simulation tools (COMSOL, Aspen, etc)
Responsibilities
- Develop team infrastructure to ensure common design process and process engineering methods across multiple projects
- Understand priorities across projects and prioritize resources between them to mitigate risk
- Develop best practices for process engineering with molten salts
- Review technical documents and calculations from process team members for accuracy and alignment with project goals
- Act as a link between salt process engineering team and other groups within CFS
- Serve as technical authority on process engineering both within CFS and in collaborations with external partners
- Support hazard identification and risk assessment (HIRA) activities (e.g. HAZOP, LOPA, What If?)
- Contribute individually as an expert process engineer as needed:
- Develop and maintain specifications and interface requirements for the design, fabrication, and operation of salt systems
- Provide component specifications and oversee vendor selection process
- Identify, communicate, and manage design risks. Develop efficient de-risking strategies and plans
- Perform design calculations (e.g. H&MB) and develop technical deliverables (e.g. PFD, P&ID, Process Design Basis, Control Philosophy, Operation & Maintenance Strategy)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing multiple projects and prioritizing resources
- Experience building teams and engineering management processes
- Experience with molten salt systems
- Experience with degassing systems or industrial gas/liquid or liquid/liquid separation systems
- Experience with Front-End-Loading (FEL) engineering design cycle, or equivalent
- Experience with first-of-a-kind, R&D, or pilot system development