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Fuel Cell/Systems Engineer in Seattle, WA

July 21, 2008

Fuel Cell/Systems Engineer 

About Us 
Neah Power Systems is a fuel cell development company using a patented, silicon-based design to provide long-lasting, efficient, and safe power solutions for portable electronic devices, including notebook PCs and other power-intensive computer, entertainment, and communications products. As an emerging leader in fuel cell technology and design, Neah Power products are expected to allow users to extend the operating time of their devices multiple times beyond that of conventional batteries. 

Overall Responsibilities 
Perform as an integral team member in the development of stand-alone portable power solutions in order to meet prototype and product development timelines. As a Systems Engineer in the Engineering group, responsibilities will include: 
• Development of analytical models from first principles 
• Design, fabrication and testing of various components and sub-systems 
• Development of interface specifications 
• Assembly and testing of sub-systems and systems 
• Working with vendors on design and procurement of components 
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment 

Minimum Qualifications 
• B.S. in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering 
• 5+ years experience 
• Good hands on/laboratory skills 
• Good documentation skills 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment 
• Attention to detail 
• Good communication skills (oral and written) 
• Ability to mentor junior technologists 
• Proficiency in Office applications 

Desired Qualifications 
• M.S. in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering 
• 3+ years experience 

Experience in one or more of the following areas: 
• Fuel cell systems, preferably PEM/DMFC 
• Heat transfer and heat exchangers 
• Fluid transfer and pumps 
• Gas/liquid separation 
• Control systems and sensors 
• MEMs processing and devices 
• Math modeling/CFD experience 
• LabView experience 
• CAD experience, preferably SolidWorks 

To Apply: 
Please send your resume via email to hr [at] neahpower [dot] com. Please use either Microsoft Word (.doc) or Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format only.

Written by bradley · Filed Under Chemical Engineering, Engineering Jobs, Junior Level, Mechanical Engineering, Mid Level, Systems Engineering |  

Process Engineer in Tyler, TX

April 1, 2008

Job Title: Process Engineer
Job Location: Tyler, Texas
Career Level: Senior (7+ yrs)
Job Type: Direct
Pay Type: Salary
Maximum Pay: $120,000
Minimum Pay: $90,000
Required Engineering Field/Major: Chemical, Mechanical, Petroleum
General Job Description:

$5 billion dollar company is currently looking for a chemical engineer to work in a combined Process Engineering/Technical Services role at their Texas refinery in Tyler, Texas.

They will relocate the right candidate and they offer a full benefits package including medical, dental, 401K with match, and a bonus program.

Position Description: Provide Process Engineering assistance in support of Refinery goals/objectives. Position will include monitoring and troubleshooting the refining processes. Responsibilities will also include process design, project development, and economics and planning. Experience preferred in FCCU, Delayed Coking, CCR Platforming, High Severity Hydrotreating, and sulfur handling. Must be able to develop and/or maintain heat and material balances around process units and be experienced using Process Simulators and Distributed Control Systems. Operations or Supervisory experience is a plus. Other areas of interest include budgeting, LP development and operation, short/long term yield estimation, crude and product price forecasting, variable expense tracking, backcasting, and yield accounting support.

Requirements: B.S. Chemical or Mechanical Engineering degree required Demonstrated ability to independently champion ideas with peers, hourly staff, and management Excellent communication skills Excellent trouble-shooting skills Team player who is self-starter Experience in Cost/Benefit Analysis preferred Process and/or Production Engineering Experience in Refinery or large Petrochemical operating environment preferred Experience with Computer software including Microsoft Office applications Experience with Computer Modeling Software (i.e. Aspen,Hysis) is a plus

Required Skills:

BSCE and and 5+ years of exp

Company/Client Profile:

Leading Oil and Gas company

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Written by bradley · Filed Under $100k+ Jobs, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Jobs, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Senior Level |  

Air Quality Engineer in Irvine, CA

March 19, 2008

Job Title : Air Quality Engineer
Job Location : Irvine, CA
Career Level : Junior (3-4yrs)
Job Type : Direct
Pay Type : Salary
Maximum Pay : $60,000
Minimum Pay : $50,000
Required Engineering Major/Field : Chemical, Environmental
Required Skills :

Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree (MS preferred) in Environmental Engineering, Meteorology, Chemical Engineering or other air-quality-related discipline. • A minimum of 2-5 years experience desired. Significant Spreadsheet calculations experience is required; Knowledge and use of computer models (especially dispersion models, wastewater emissions programs, and EPA TANKS) is desired. • EIT and/or P.E. certification is also a plus. • Familiarity and experience with California and federal air regulations is required. • Strong writing and presentation skills are important.

General Job Description : T

he successful candidate will be responsible for: • Performing air quality evaluations, including air emissions inventories, emissions and dispersion modeling, air permit applications (NSR and Title V), regulatory reviews and air pollution control technology evaluations. • Preparing reports, meeting with clients and regulators, and mentoring junior staff. • The initial assignment will be to assist a client with air regulatory compliance full-time at the client’s offices

Company/Client Profile : C

lient Company is a Global firm that provides Engineering, Management Consulting, Construction Management, Design-Build, and Operations services in such markets as Environmental Management, Transportation Development, and Facilities Design. An immediate opportunity exists in the Irvine, CA office for an Air Quality Engineer.

Application Instructions :

For immediate consideration, please forward a detailed cover letter and resume which clearly sets you aside and details the above requirements to: John P. Roche JPR Recruiting & Consulting, Inc. (518) 584-1999 www.jprrecruiting.com john [at] jprrecruiting [dot] com Additional opportunities can be viewed at www.jprrecruiting.com

Contact Name : John P. Roche
Contact Email : john [at] jprrecruiting [dot] com

Written by bradley · Filed Under Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Junior Level |  

Operations Manager in Hankison, ND

February 19, 2008

Job Title : Operations Manager
Job Location : Hankinson, ND
Career Level : Mid (5-10 yrs), Senior (11+ yrs)
Job Type : Direct
Pay Type : Salary
Maximum Pay : $100,000
Minimum Pay : $80,000
Required Engineering Major/Field : Chemical, Mechanical
Required Skills :

It’s important that you have a background in either ethanol, chemical or refinery. Four-year degree in chemical engineering or mechanical engineering preferred but other degrees will be given consideration and five years related experience or a combination of education and experience. Five years experience in the operation of a dry mill ethanol plant, chemical plant, or refinery. Experience in a management/supervisory role required. In-depth knowledge of the ethanol production process and technology or the ability to quickly obtain such knowledge.

Computer Skills:

Expertise and proficiency with basic office computer software, e.g., word processing, email, and spreadsheets. Works effectively with plant Distributed Control System (DCS) and instructs others on its operation.

Supervisory Reponsibilities:

Directly supervises process operators. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and
applicable laws. Assists with interviewing, hiring, and training plant employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Physical Requirements:

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Must be able to climb ladders and work at elevations 175 feet.


General Job Description :

If you love to hunt and fish and want to raise your family with solid, small town midwest values but want to work in a new, state of the art facility this is for you.

Job responsibilities include:

Responsible for safe and regulatory compliant operation of the plant to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, by directly supervising process operators who work on a 24hour rotating shift schedule, while supporting the policies, goals and objectives of the company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Other duties may be
assigned.

Member of Plant Leadership Team Participate in objective setting, plan development and performance review of plant
performance. Supervise process operators on a 24-hour rotating shift schedule. Ensure that process operators are adequately trained, equipped and motivated, so that total manufacturing objectives can be accomplished in a safe, timely and cost effective manner. Communicate regularly with all process operators, both individually and as a group,
to ensure consistent operation among the shifts. Assist with hiring of plant personnel. Conduct employee performance reviews based on job descriptions to determine competency, knowledge and contribution of the process operators. Maintain and update operating procedures and training manuals for process operations. Ensure that all process operators are trained on the most updated version of the operating procedures. Monitor and control plant operations. Provide expectations and parameters to lead operators for plant production Review the operation of the plant to monitor production and quality, to anticipate solve problems in a timely manner, and to identify opportunities for improvement. Initiate and carry out projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
Maintain adequate records on a daily, weekly or monthly basis, of key production variables such as production volume, yield, plant uptime, utility consumption, etc. Provide written reports on plant production. Maintain safety, health and environmental policies and procedures. Ensure city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to process operations are met at all times. Direct, maintain, and enforce the safety program for all process operations; review safety records to uphold standards of maximum safety for all process operators. Coordinates activities with other departments. Communicate directly with maintenance department to coordinate maintenance and repair work in process areas. Communicate directly with QA/QC laboratory to ensure effective participation by the process operators in the implementation of QA/QC policies and procedures. Implement programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness. Monitor use and inventories of process chemicals and supplies. Initiate reordering when necessary. Drive startup effort at the facility; therefore, participate in staffing effort, lead procedure development, lead operational training effort, identify/secure critical supply and service agreements, lead the operation group during checkout and commissioning of the facility, etc.

Application Instructions :

Contact Shelley Nowak at Brigham Group Staffing:
snowak [at] brighamgroup [dot] com 651-388-2261 or 612-756-4161

Contact Name : Shelley Nowak
Contact Email : snowak [at] brighamgroup [dot] com

Written by bradley · Filed Under Chemical Engineering, Engineering Jobs, Mechanical Engineering, Mid Level, Senior Level |  

Process Engineer near Dallas, TX

January 17, 2008

Job Title: Process Engineer

Job Location: Outside of Dallas

Required Engineering Major/Field: Chemical, Industrial, Mechanical

Required Skills:

BUSINESS/TECHNICAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCES

Must have at least 5-7 years process engineering experience with a proven track record of successful project completion. Person shall have demonstrated leadership of other people, projects teams, or other multi-functional groups. Must have a proven history of Six Sigma skills used on successful projects. Skills should include: MSE (or Gauge R&R), Component of Variation (COV) Studies, Designed Experiments (DOE), and critical thinking. Experience resolving product and process capability issues in a manufacturing environment Strong leadership potential Career Level: Junior (2-5yrs), Mid (5-10 yrs), Senior (10+ yrs)

General Job Description:

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: The central engineering group process engineers are responsible for implementation of waste reduction and productivity improvements on common processes across multiple sites. The process engineer will develop process and machine solutions, define project scopes, lead process improvements teams, and manage or participate in projects, as required. Central process engineers are also responsible for implementing global manufacturing strategies. These will include relocation of existing products or product families to alternate facilities as well as introduction of new products and processes. Person may be required to supervise and manage outside contractors, as necessary, and internal cross functional teams to complete project work. Person will be required to observe processes, understand the key process parameters, and be able to understand the relationship between these and the product’s key characteristics.

Job Type: Direct

Pay Type: Salary

Maximum Pay: $90,000

Minimum Pay: $65,000

Contact Name: Craig Quinn

Contact Email: cquinn [at] 21staffing [dot] com

Written by bradley · Filed Under Engineering Jobs |