Who we are:

Electra is reinventing iron production to tackle the nearly 10% of global carbon dioxide emissions produced from iron and steelmaking. Its patented process uses chemistry and renewable energy to transform a variety of grades of iron ore into environmentally responsible pure iron at scale. By maximizing the value of Earth’s resources and minimizing our environmental footprint and carbon emissions, Electra is forging a green future from the ground up. With a collaborative culture and passion for disrupting the status quo, careers at Electra offer challenge, reward, and the opportunity to bring to market solutions that dramatically improve the health of the planet.

What you will do:

The Senior Process Engineer, Projects on the process engineering team will focus on ensuring Electra's iron-refining processes are successfully transferred out of the lab into our production facilities.

Responsibilities include:

• Review equipment electrical and mechanical specifications and design documentation to ensure alignment with plat process specifications
• Identify and lead projects to study and scale up processes at laboratory and pilot scale, including designing experiments to prove out concepts, selecting and sizing equipment, and operating process equipment
• Generate operations plans for the industrial plant, such as commissioning plans, operation and maintenance schedules, and upgrade campaigns.
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to implement new processes
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to commission and troubleshoot equipment
• Collect and synthesize experimental data, and present results to guide engineering decisions
• Maintain a safe working environment and lead safety assessments of new equipment, processes and operations - as well as generating and/or modifying work plans and SOPs
• Read, understand, and comply with all workplace health and safety policies, safe work practices, and company policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

What we need you to bring to the team:

• Master's degree or equivalent in chemical engineering, mining/metallurgical engineering, or manufacturing engineering and at least 6 years of related industry experience (excludes internships, co-ops, and other school projects) OR bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, mining/metallurgical engineering, or manufacturing engineering and at least 8 years of related industry experience (excludes internships, co-ops, and other school projects)
• Experience engaging with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) partners and technology transfer
• Experience with participating in detailed design work such as instrumentation selection, process control, designing equipment layouts, pipe runs, electrical runs, etc.
• Experience conducting or participating in process hazard analysis (e.g. HAZOP/FMEA)
• Process design experience, including mass and energy balances, reaction kinetics and thermodynamics, separations equipment, and fluid flow
• Familiarity with fluid power systems (pumps, valves, heat exchange equipment, etc.)
• Experience leading process-engineering projects and acting as subject-matter expert
• Track record of successful implementation of safety measures for gas- and liquid-based processes
• Experience analyzing experimental data, reaching conclusions, communicating and presenting results
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with, or ability to quickly learn, Microsoft Office suite of programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, and SharePoint

What we want you to bring to the team:

• Hands-on process design experience scaling up technologies
• Experience with analytical chemistry and its application to answering experimental questions
• Experience with power tools and light fabrication to build custom apparatus

Compensation:

• The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $100,000 - $130,000 annually and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education.

Benefits For You:

• 100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance plans
• Reasonable use PTO
• $1,800 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account)

Benefits For Your Family:

• 100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine plans
• $3,600 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account)
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave and flexible return-to-work options

Benefits For Your Future:

• 401k with up to 5% matching contributions which vest 100% on day one
• Eligibility for incentive stock options