Job Description
Who We Are:
Pilot Plant Design and Fabrication Section works in pilot plant design, procurement, construction, and operating services and process development of new first of their kind processes.
Objectives of this Role:
- Supporting operations for pilot plants for process development by expanding our technical portfolio of offerings to our clients.
- Increased utilization by supporting existing projects and conducting business development for existing and new areas.
- Develop ability to execute assigned plant tasks with increasing independence, including support of commissioning, troubleshooting, and test execution activities.
- Train operators and engineers to maintain pilot plant area and operations with a high degree of "technical" success.
- Emphasis on department safety culture, waste disposal, procedures, ISO.
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:
- Design processes or unit operations for chemical or refinery systems.
- Plan and conduct research and process development work in chemical, gas, and petroleum areas.
- Expand particular area of expertise (ideally decarbonization, pyrolysis, batch/CSTR kinetics, biomass conversion).
- Support ongoing projects through data compilation, mass and energy balances, operator training, procedure development, laboratory upkeep, maintenance, and safety review/document preparation. Department safety emphasis.
- Create process simulations using commercial software in addition to input/output, process flow and process instrumentation diagrams.
- Conduct strategic business development activities.
- Provide technical oversight to other engineers, technicians, and analysts.
- Emphasis on proposal writing and publications.
- Communicate with vendors, clients, and operators to set up equipment and construct systems for new processes.
- Promote and secure new work as trained through mentorship and internal business development training.
Requirements:
- Requires a Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering.
- Shift work required.
- 0 years: Experience or knowledge in any of the following areas: biomass conversion, biofuels, hydrotreating, carbon capture, carbon utilization, plastics recycling, pyrolysis, coking, distillation, electrolysis, clean hydrogen.
- High attention to detail in calculations, design, and operations. Must be able to develop process flow diagrams, process and instrumentation diagrams, I/O diagrams, and process control strategies.
- Must be able to communicate clearly and interface with clients or potential clients as needed in the course of the project or proposal process. Must be able to conduct tasks in parallel. Experience with actual hands-on buildup of processes and test systems is preferred.
- Direct experience with chemical engineering process development work (developing Excel spreadsheets for chemical engineering calculations and data compilation) to include designing and conducting lab scale to pilot scale experiments is preferred.
- A valid/clear driver's license is required.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | San Antonio, TX |
| Industry | Engineering Services |
| Company Size | 2,000 to 2,499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1947 |
| Website | http://www.swri.org/ |
Benefits
Paid Sick Days, Parking, Professional Development, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Care on Site, Merchandise Discounts, Military Leave, On Site Cafeteria
About Company
We are R&D problem solvers providing independent, premier services to government and industry clients. Our multidisciplinary nature allows us to rapidly assemble diverse teams to tackle problems from multiple directions. We push the boundaries of science and technology to develop innovative solutions that advance the state of the art and improve human health and safety. Operating as a nonprofit since our 1947 inception, we work in the public’s best interest and toward the betterment of mankind. At SwRI, we tirelessly pursue innovation and excellence in science and technology for the betterment of humankind. We support work on nearly 4,000 client projects at any given time through a wide range of technical competencies with 2,574 staff members in nine technical divisions. Client services include, but are not limited to, Automotive and Transportation, Biomedical & Health, Chemistry & Materials, Computers and Electronics, Defense & Security, Earth & Space, Energy & Environment, and Manufacturing & Construction.
TECHNICAL DIVISIONS
- Applied Physics-Developing advanced electronic and microelectronic devices, power supplies, voice and data communication systems, robot test services, and payloads
- Applied Power-Using physical science research and applied engineering to produce sensors, instruments, and hardware used worldwide.
- Center for Nuclear Waste Regulatory Analyses-Resolving technical and regulatory issues related to a potential geologic repository for spent nuclear fule and high-level radioactive waste.
- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering-Performing research and technical services using chemistry and chemical engineering technology.
- Defense and & Intelligence Solutions-Providing advanced direction finding and tracking systems through geolocation system development.
- Fuels and Lubricants Research-Performing fuels and lubricants research activities to meet regulatory and competitive goals.
- Intelligent Systems-Providing engineering services in resaerch and development of complex systems and equipment.
- Mechanical Engineering-Improving safety, reliability, efficiency and life of new or existing mechanical components or systems.
- Powertrain Engineering-Designing and developing vehicle and engine components to achieve performance and emissions goals.
- Space Science & Engineering-Developing and managing advanced scientific payloads aboard satellites and sounding rockets.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Innovation in science and technology has been a hallmark of Southwest Research Institute since its earliest days. It's no exaggeration to say we are committed to advancing science and applying technology to benefit government, industry, and all humankind. That is our mission. Our multidisciplinary, collaborative approach allows us to successfully solve clients' most challenging problems. Today, we are a leader among independent, nonprofit research and development organizations. Our staff of 2,574 scientists, engineers, analysts, and support staff members continues to accomplish outstanding fundamental and applied engineering and research for clients from diverse segments of government and industry. Adam L. Hamilton, P.E, President and CEO
IN THE COMMUNITY
Our staff is expert at developing solutions that help build a better tomorrow today; and that practical, innovative spirit carries through to our community interactions. Staff members generously donate time and outher resources to support food drives, blood drives, and other
outreach programs.
HONORS AND AWARDS
Southwest Research Institute has earned 43 R&D 100 awards since 1971. Each year R&D Magazine recognizes developments regarded as among the 100 most significant technical accomplishments. The Chicago Tribune dubbed the program "the Oscars of Invention".
Skills
- Biofuelsunmatched
- Biomassunmatched
- Business Developmentunmatched
- Chemical Engineeringunmatched
- Chemical Processesunmatched
- Commissioningunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Constructionunmatched
- Customer Relationsunmatched
- Data Collectionunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- Driver's Licenseunmatched
- ISO (International Organization for Standardization)unmatched
- Input/Outputunmatched
- Instrumentationunmatched
- Microsoft Excelunmatched
- Operational Supportunmatched
- Operations Processesunmatched
- Petroleumunmatched
- Pilot Plantunmatched
- Plant Layout and Designunmatched
- Procedure Developmentunmatched
- Process Control Engineeringunmatched
- Process Developmentunmatched
- Process Flowunmatched
- Process Flow Diagram (PFD)unmatched
- Proposal Writingunmatched
- Publicationsunmatched
- Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
- Recyclingunmatched
- Research Skillsunmatched
- Software Simulationunmatched
- Testingunmatched
- Waste Disposalunmatched
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