[Remote] Staff Process Engineer

Note:The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Magrathea is a global leader in critical mineral production technology based in Oakland, California. They are seeking a Staff Process Engineer to lead the scale-up and design of their technology to commercial scale, contributing to various engineering work products and overseeing project execution. Responsibilities• Support in leading scale-up and design of Magrathea’s technology to commercial scale quickly, economically, and safely• Responsible for translating pilot and lab-scale results into process design packages for EPC/EPCM partners• Willing to travel to our project sites, initially in Arkansas, to oversee project execution• Apply problem solving skills and design experience to hydrometallurgy, solids handling, drying, electrolysis, molten salt processing, refractory materials, gas handling, foundry and pyrometallurgy applications• Contribute to engineering work products for overall process and unit operations including design basis, PFD, P&ID, MFD, plot plans, process control narratives, HAZOP, and model reviews• Manage innovative custom equipment fabrication and installation with third party manufacturing partners• Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost savings, and enhanced safety and environmental performance• Able to anticipate potential issues and make important decisions within ambiguity• Thrive in fast-paced, high-accountability environments and take pride in being the person others rely on to get the job done• You don't wait to be told what to do: you see problems, solve them, and move on to the next oneSkills• BS or MS in chemical, mechanical, or industrial engineering, or a related field• 10+ years of experience operating in a variety of real industrial settings including engineering, design, chemical plant construction, and operations-focused roles• Experience developing and communicating process design packages with engineering companies and other important project delivery partners, ideally for first-of-a-kind projects• Strong competence in inorganic chemistry, equipment fabrication, equipment maintenance, process development, vendor communication, industrial hygiene, and project execution / project management• Understanding of the regulatory landscape and permitting processes associated with large-scale chemical plants• Expertise in managing EPC/EPCM contracts and external construction contractors• Skilled in schedule management, risk management, and project execution• Support in leading scale-up and design of Magrathea’s technology to commercial scale quickly, economically, and safely• Responsible for translating pilot and lab-scale results into process design packages for EPC/EPCM partners• Willing to travel to our project sites, initially in Arkansas, to oversee project execution• Apply problem solving skills and design experience to hydrometallurgy, solids handling, drying, electrolysis, molten salt processing, refractory materials, gas handling, foundry and pyrometallurgy applications• Contribute to engineering work products for overall process and unit operations including design basis, PFD, P&ID, MFD, plot plans, process control narratives, HAZOP, and model reviews• Manage innovative custom equipment fabrication and installation with third party manufacturing partners• Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost savings, and enhanced safety and environmental performance• Able to anticipate potential issues and make important decisions within ambiguity• Thrive in fast-paced, high-accountability environments and take pride in being the person others rely on to get the job done• You don't wait to be told what to do: you see problems, solve them, and move on to the next one• Experience in chemicals, metals, aluminum, chlor-alkali, and/or power infrastructure industriesBenefits• Equity, stock options, and/or milestone-based compensation• Health, dental, and vision insurance• 401k from day 1 with pre-tax and post-tax investing optionsCompany Overview• Carbon neutral magnesium metal made without mining for the era of electrification and decarbonization.It was founded in 2022, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job