Principal Process Engineer

Twelve is a new kind of chemical company built for the climate era. Our breakthrough technology eliminates emissions by turning CO2 into essential products. We are a team of scientists, engineers and problem solvers on a mission to fundamentally shift the way the world addresses climate change and lead the transition to a fossil free future with our carbon transformation technology.

Twelve’s Plant Design Team is responsible for the internal engineering function within Twelve and works with EPC contractors for the engineering and construction of demonstration and commercial plants. Plant Design falls within the Plant Development organization, which is responsible for the design, execution, construction, and operation of Twelve’s operating plants. We work closely with both Business Development and R&D to implement and scale up our technologies.

Job Brief

This position will start out as remote. Within a few months you will be asked to relocate with our EPC partner for the project.

In this position, you will be responsible for achieving a techno-economic Plant process design utilizing electrolyzers and other process technologies to capture, process, and convert CO2 into CO syngas to then feed a Fischer-Tropsch Gas to Liquids hydrocarbon plant. As part of the Plant Design Team, you will work closely with engineers, licensors, operations, researchers, business development, and external EPC partners to develop the safest, most cost effective and efficient process for our next commercial plant.

You are going to lead the process design throughout the project life cycle and ultimately support the continuous and safe operation of our Plants.

What You Will Do

• Champion Twelve’s Process Safety and the development and design of safe, operable and reliable plants

• Develop process engineering documents by working with other engineers and designers including process simulations, PFDs, HMBs, P&ID’s, general arrangements, equipment installation details, and process calculations.

• Manage, and lead EPC companies, vendors, engineering companies, and subject matter experts to design and build large production plants.

• Collaborate with R&D and business development to integrate improvements to Twelve’s core technology into commercial process designs.

• Oversee design decisions around process optimization, technology selection, and other key conceptual phase activities.

• Provide direction and lead the development of equipment data sheets, relief calculations, cause & effect diagrams and control narrative, and other detailed process design engineering documents produced by EPCs and engineering contractors.

• Champion the implementation of Process Hazardous Analysis.

• Lead and implement Process Optimization techniques for utilities availability, storage, material efficiency and human safety, while integrating complex vendor packages.

• Develop and implement dynamic simulations, process modeling and Digital Twin Plant. Conduct deep data collection and analysis, trouble shooting DAQ systems and implementing Advance Control Systems to ensure accurate and reliable process monitoring and optimization.

• Assist with plant start-up activities and support the continuous operations of our Plants.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering or related STEM degree

• Experience with process scale up and process design for petrochemical plants.

• Specific experience with Fischer-Tropsch technology, hydrocracking, reforming, upgrading and other similar operating units is a requirement.

• Experience in dynamic simulations and process modeling software such as Aspen Plus, HYSIS, ProII, or Aveva Process Simulation. Hands on experience in developing and implementing Digital Twin is a requirement.

• 15+ Years experience working as a process engineer in an engineering firm and proven experience in operating a petrochemical facility.

• Excellent problem solving and communication skills.

• Strong knowledge of project techno-economic evaluations.

• Strong written and verbal communication to internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability and enthusiasm to work as part of a highly collaborative, dynamic, and diverse team.

Twelve Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Paid sick days and vacation

• Competitive salary and equity compensation commensurate with experience

• Diverse and inclusive work environment

At Twelve, it's important each employee is compensated competitively and fairly. In alignment with state legal requirements, Twelve conducts exhaustive research to understand compensation markets. A range for the included position is listed below. Be advised, actual offer details are determined by job category, job location, and candidate skill level. 

United States Wage Range: $205,000 - $270,000

Please note that some pay bands may have wide ranges of compensation to accommodate candidate's diverse sets of skill levels.

We believe that the unique contributions of each individual is the driver of our success. To make sure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience we never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status.

Want to work with us but don't see a current opening that fits your background? Submit a general application for Future Opportunities or email us at talent@twelve.co for further inquiries.

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Twelve is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified applicants, and complies with federal and state disability laws.  As part of this commitment, Twelve will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process.  If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Talent team by email at talent@twelve.co.