Plant Engineer
Brimstone
Other Engineering
Oakland, CA, USA
Posted on Oct 22, 2024
Company Overview
Founded in 2019, Brimstone developed a breakthrough process to decarbonize cement production, one of the leading drivers of climate change. Our team is now scaling up to refine our process further and to build our first production facilities. We’re assembling an all-star group of sharp, mission-driven, collaborative individuals who take pride in using their diverse skills to contribute to a better world.
If this sounds like you, join us in helping to solve the most urgent, important challenge facing the world today (and have a blast while doing it!).
Job Brief
The Plant Engineer on the Engineering team will be responsible for pilot level operations of hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical equipment. Tasks will involve evaluation and modifications of equipment and operational procedures as necessary. Providing support for technicians to operate equipment and gather necessary samples and measurements. This position reports to the Director, Engineering Project Management.
This role is based in Oakland, California and must be worked as an on-site position.
Key Focus Areas of the role may include:
- Assemble and operate Unit Operation scale pilot equipment, including tanks, pumps, mixers, screw feeders, filters, kilns, and emissions control systems.
- Develop Standard Operating Procedures with support of the discipline engineers for operation of pilot scale equipment and larger.
- Collaboration with process teams to develop pilot operational test plans with a focus on technical derisking for scale-up activities.
- Analytical testing of material samples according to company established methods on industry standard equipment.
- Develop and maintain inventory of spares for equipment.
- Cross training in relevant pyrometallurgical and hydrometallurgical evaluations.
- Steward of employee and environmental safety through cross collaboration with team members.
- Development and execution of sampling plans and compilation of analytical measurement data.
For this role, we’re looking for:
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
- 2+ years equivalent experience in a plant or startup environment.
- Experience with pilot scale equipment, both manually and control system operated.
- Experience with safe process sampling techniques, sample preparation, and analysis of samples using XRD, XRF, and ICP.
- Experience with fluid mechanics, heat transfer, mass transfer, and chemical conversion calculations as it pertains to single unit operations.
- Experience with Hydrometallurgical or Pyrometallurgical equipment.
- High temperature equipment (>1000°C) such as Rotary Kilns, Fluidized Beds, or spray roasters.
- Solid and liquid separations techniques: filtration, settling, clarification, product washing, drying
- Ability to travel periodically
Additional skills that are preferred but not required:
- Experience with building permitting requirements
- Experience with a control system platform used in an industrial environment
- Experience with emissions compliance
- Experience with conducting equipment maintenance
- Design experience with CAD with a focus on machine improvements and guarding.
Compensation, Benefits, and Perks
- Salary range for this role is $125,000 – 145,000 per year
- Company equity
- 401k retirement plan with 3% company contribution
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
- Mental health benefits
- Generous paid time off policy
- 12-weeks of parental leave
- A fun, diverse, and talented team focused on making the biggest impact possible on climate change
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Our Commitment to Diversity
Brimstone is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. We seek to build a unique team of individuals and create an environment where all backgrounds and experiences are respected and appreciated. We credit our success to the values that we uphold, and to the different perspectives each team member brings every day. We would never intentionally discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal or state law.
We strive to provide an inclusive candidate experience. If there are any reasonable accommodations that you may need during the interview process, please let us know.