Lummus Technology · 5 hours ago
Sr. R&D Engineer (Water Technologies)
La Porte, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expLummus Technology is the global leader in developing technology solutions that make modern life possible and focus on a more sustainable, low carbon future. The Sr. R&D Engineer is responsible for designing and executing experimental pilot plant studies for water and wastewater treatment, managing the pilot plant program, and supporting the development of new technologies.
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Responsibilities
Main responsibility of this position is to manage the water and wastewater pilot plant program, with the pilot plant located at Lummus’ R&D facility in Laporte, Texas
Co-responsible for the Design of Experiments (together with the Zimpro Technology Manager) and/or other business units
Work with Zimpro team to support development of new innovations for the suite of technologies
Host clients for lab/pilot plant tours through the facility
Responsible for coordinating and executing pilot plant runs by working with Maintenance, Operations and Global Analytical groups within the Lummus R&D organization. Need to communicate objectives of each run, assist with planning logistics and provide daily supervision of this 24/7 operation
Execute the program consistent with HSE requirements, including following the “Management of Change” process, generating written operating instructions for the pilot plant, participation in Process Hazard Analysis meetings, and other PSM-related activities
Responsible for data analysis and reporting progress/results on daily or weekly or monthly basis (as needed) and issuing test reports
Guide the Maintenance/Operations groups through pilot plant modification projects with necessary support being provided by process/mechanical engineering and analytical if needed
Communicate effectively with Zimpro Technology Manager and with R&D’s Maintenance, Operations, and Global Analytical teams to ensure all required resources are available to execute the planned development programs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor or advanced degrees (preferred) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Biology and >10 years relevant experience in water and wastewater applications
Strong background in fundamental research principles, experimental design and application to engineering designs
Strong knowledge of wastewater treatment techniques and principles. Experience operating wastewater treatment equipment or performing biological treatability tests would be beneficial
Excellent technical, written, and verbal communication skills in English; able to communicate effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders and team members
Proven ability to prioritize and manage projects and operations and deliver on their objectives
Exposure to clients in the sales and proposal phase as well as execution phases of pilot campaigns
Company
Lummus Technology
Lummus Technology develops and licensing process and equipment technologies for the refining and petrochemicals industries.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2020-06-30Private Equity
2020-06-30Acquired
Leadership Team
Leon de Bruyn
Chief Executive Officer and President
Edosa Obayagbona
EVP & CFO
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