Process Engineer

Job Title: Process Engineer Reports To: Chief of Operations Location: Turkey, NC Company Summary This is an opportune time to join a fast-growing company which is an industry leader in the renewable energy space. Montauk is a fully integrated renewable energy company specializing in the management, recovery, and conversion of landfill methane into renewable electric power and renewable natural gas. Montauk’s corporate office is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with a regional office in Houston, Texas. Montauk operates as a subsidiary of Montauk Holdings Limited, a publicly traded holding company listed on the NASDAQ. Position Summary Under direction of the Chief of Operations, the Process Engineer will support all existing operations and new development projects within the Company. Duties will include working with existing team to develop projects through their entire life cycles; prioritization, scoping, design reviews, construction support / field verification, and start up; using recognized engineering and project management tools in the areas of equipment sizing, PFD development, process control strategies, hazard analysis and P&ID development. This position will develop and implement operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and maximize renewable natural gas (RNG) or electricity production in accordance with the sites business goals and objectives. Essential Job Functions Responsible to assist in leading teams and providing Mentorship to earlier career engineersResponsible for developing heat and material balance, and Process Flow Diagram Responsible for specifying equipment and developing Piping & Instrument DiagramResponsible for developing manufacturing costsResponsible for scaling-up field and laboratory data to commercial designResponsible for carrying out process improvement activities at existing facilitiesAssist with SOP and training material development, and plant startup including equipment and piping and controls check out Experience/Minimum Requirements Bachelors in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology or equivalent experience Graduate Degree a plusProfessional Engineering license preferred8-15 years engineering and leadership experience in a related environment.Previous new facility design experience preferredKnowledge of production or process engineeringExperience with gas dehydration, decontamination, and separation processing and distribution, batch and continuous processing operations, and/or corrosive/toxic chemicals a plusPrevious operations and maintenance experience a plusFamiliar with a wide variety of process equipment including pumps, coolers, process piping, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, compressors, modulated valves, rotating equipment, combustion devices, fluid flow, instrumentation, process controls, PLCs, VFDs and like components found in major process-oriented plantsCompetency in AutoCad® Microsoft Excel and Visio, and all MS Office programsAble to read technical drawings and create detailed piping and equipment sketches and process flow diagramsAbility to travel (US based) - estimate 25-50% on average with occasions of 75% for limited periods of timeStrong written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of an organizationDemonstrated ability to work in a team environment and lead teamsAble to manage multiple prioritiesStrong computer skills, including process simulation toolsWorking knowledge of thermodynamics of gas compression systemsFamiliarization with automated valves and their operationUnderstanding of gas processing subsystems systems, such as instrument air, power distribution, condensate handling and heat transfer equipment.Understanding of electrical schematics, single line drawings, Ladder logic and SCADA Understanding of process instrumentation and tuning of control loopsKnowledge of process/control systems interface Working Conditions Ability to stand for long periods of time, able to demonstrate operating procedures to staff, ability to walk over uneven terrainWork environment includes extreme temperatures, wind, wet and/or humid and noise. May be exposed to chemical, fire, burn and explosion hazards and fumes, odors, mists, dusts and gases. Benefits Full-Time employees are eligible for a strong benefits package including:Medical, Dental and VisionFlexible spending accountPaid time offLong term disability, and life insuranceRetirement 401KPay is commensurate with qualifications. Montauk Renewables is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age. We are a drug free work environment based on Federal guidelines and use e-verify to confirm employment eligibility.