Sierra Energy, a clean-tech start-up, is seeking a full-time, experienced Chemical Engineer to add to its highly motivated, forward-thinking team.

With national attention from the New York Times and contracts with the Department of Defense and the California Energy Commission, Sierra Energy is commercializing a revolutionary gasification technology for the conversion of different waste material types into a clean intermediate syngas that can be converted into liquid fuels, hydrogen, electricity and chemicals. The engineering team is focused on designing distributed small-scale standardized platforms that can be readily-deployed to a number of project locations within a very short time frame.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works directly with the CTO, project manager, clients, outside consulting groups and/or vendors
• Will be the lead Chemical Engineer with a primary focus on Process Safety Management (PSM) and process design. Tasks may include:
  • Setting-up and coordinating PSM programs (PPE, hazardous materials review, materials of construction, operator training etc.)
  • Performing risk assessments (HAZOP, What-If, FMEA, LOPA etc.)
  • Reviewing equipment/vessel designs to ensure they meet all applicable codes (ASME, NFPA, CGA, API, OSHA etc.)
  • Performing calculations and studies to establish potential process hazards
  • Developing operating plans and procedures
  • Assisting in the development of control strategies for the plant’s main DCS

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering
• 10+ years experience in Chemical Engineering related activities
• Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM)
• Experience with design-through-installation of projects and process optimization/plant reliability
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be a self-starter and be able to work autonomously, but also be willing to collaborate as part of a dynamic, multi-faceted team

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• PE registration
• Experience working with large EPCs, engineering design firms and/or fabrication shops
• Experience with Electrical, Instrumentation and Control tasks (valve and instrument selection, DCS/HMI design and use etc.)
• Experience with Oxygen (design for use, cleaning and inspection) and Hydrogen (design for use)
• Proficiency in the use of various computer software applications (ChemCAD, ASPEN, HSC etc.)

Requested Items:

• Resume
• Cover Letter (please include salary expectations and availability)

Please send your resume and cover letter to info@sierraenergycorp.com