Deep Sky - Lead Process Engineer

Remote - Canada, Calgary, AB, Innisfail, Montréal, QC, Hybrid+ Equity5mo ago

In Office Staff NA Process Engineer Distinguished Engineer Hedera

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related field. • Education: • Certification: Professional Engineer designation (P.Eng) with a Canadian engineering association. • Certification: • Experience: 10+ years of engineering experience, with significant time spent in a process design or lead engineer role within the energy, chemicals, or gas processing industries. • Software Proficiency: Expert-level experience with process simulation tools (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS, PRO/II). • Software Proficiency: • Domain Expertise: Strong background in mass transfer, thermodynamics, and gas separation technologies. Specific experience with amine-based systems, solid sorbents, or electrochemical processes is a major asset. • Domain Expertise: • Hands-on Mindset: A proven ability to move between high-level modeling and on-site technical troubleshooting. • Hands-on Mindset: • Communication: Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to explain complex process trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders and cross-functional teams. • Communication:

Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptual and detailed process design of DAC systems, including Heat and Material Balances (H&MB) and Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs). • Lead the conceptual and detailed process design • Develop and refine Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), ensuring robust control logic and safety standards (HAZOP/LOPA) are integrated from the start. • Develop and refine Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) • Perform advanced process simulations using software such as Aspen Plus or HYSYS to optimize energy consumption—a critical metric for DAC viability. • Perform advanced process simulations • Drive technology selection for key components like contactors, regeneration units, and moisture/heat management systems. • Drive technology selection • Collaborate with mechanical and structural teams to oversee the scale-up of modular DAC units from prototype to multi-ton commercial facilities. • Collaborate with mechanical and structural teams • Assess and mitigate technical risks related to solvent/sorbent degradation, energy variability, and ambient environmental impacts on capture efficiency. • Assess and mitigate technical risks • Coordinate with external vendors and EPCM partners to ensure equipment specifications meet Deep Sky's performance and sustainability targets. • Coordinate with external vendors and EPCM partners • Support commissioning and startup activities at our test facilities, troubleshooting process bottlenecks and validating performance against design models. • Support commissioning and startup activities

Benefits

• Opportunity to be part of cutting-edge projects. • Collaborative work environment with a team of passionate and skilled professionals. • Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. • Deep Sky is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities — including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, disability, and veteran status.