We’re looking for a process engineer with 5+ years of experience in scaling catalytic technologies to pilot and beyond. You will play a central role in designing, constructing, and commissioning our pilot unit and subsequently designing our first commercial unit.
**Required core competencies**:
* Procuring, integrating, operating, and fixing pilot-scale equipment;
* Pilot chemical plant commissioning and operation;
* Experience with recycling loops;
* Experience with gas-to-liquids processes (syngas-to-methanol preferred);
* Collaboration with EPCs in overseeing FOAK commercial unit design;
* Experience with Aspen or other process simulation software.
**Preferred qualifications**:
* PLC/SCADA design and integration;
* Experience working with modular systems;
* Experience working in a fast-paced startup environment.
As Rise Reforming scales, this role is expected to grow into a VP of Engineering or Chief Engineer position, leading a team of process and project engineers across multiple commercial deployments. _Senior Chemical Process Engineer_ will report to the CTO.
**Compensation:** $125,000+/year + stock options + performance bonus + benefits (health insurance, 401k).
**Location:** In person, Chicago, IL and Wheaton, IL.
Must have a car.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
