Mechanical Engineer
Sublime Systems
Somerville, MA, USA
Posted on Nov 8, 2024
Sublime Systems is a technology company commercializing affordable, ultra-low-carbon cement. Sublime's breakthrough replaces the industry's legacy fossil fuel-fired kilns with an electrochemical system that operates at ambient temperature, eliminating the use of fossil fuel and the need for limestone, resulting in low-carbon, low-embodied energy cement. This technology has the potential to drive gigaton-scale CO2 reductions in an industry responsible for 8 percent of global emissions. Sublime is backed by mission-aligned investors, including The Engine, Prime Impact Fund, Energy Impact Partners, and Lowercarbon Capital. We are building a diverse and collaborative team of folks who are "amped about cement" (pun intended), who share our values (excellence, creativity, and teamwork), and our motivation to create a better world.
Position Overview
The process equipment mechanical engineer connects the process engineering development work to the real equipment design and fabrication. As Sublime grows its engineering muscle, procurement of custom, first of a kind, large equipment packages will be required, many of which are already in the project critical path. This individual will provide the leadership in organizing the engineered equipment procurement function and will be integrated into the individual project teams but also part of the Process Scale Up Group. In addition to equipment oversight, the Mechanical Engineer will lead the development of material and piping specifications for the engineering group through a continuous improvement process. The role will initially focus on the development of Sublime’s commercial scale integrated process plant design and equipment selection. However, we are looking for versatile candidates that can also contribute to the design and installation of Pilot Plant equipment. Successful candidates will be results-driven, ambitious, organized, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
Responsibilities Include:
- Establish the process equipment procurement work process for owner procured equipment in a continuous improvement plan as we learn more about the material requirements
- Establishes complete equipment lifecycle plan from initial specification and budget quotations, through procurement process, design, testing, and startup. Will include all purchasing, specifying, testing, shipping, inspection requirements, etc.
- Leadership of material specification development and oversight with support of consulting engineers
- Provides input to design activities such as equipment layout and construct ability reviews
- Ensure that the technical and safety standards are maintained in all aspects of design work and continue the organization and improvement of these standards.
- Collaborate with Pilot Plant and R&D to provide support to their equipment needs through operational data
- Establishes protocols for site inspections, vendor trials, etc. and oversees all equipment vendor testing and qualifications in coordination with project teams and process leads
- Contribute to the development of fundamental process improvement activities leveragingknowledge from vendor trials
- Champion safety, especially in pilot plant design and operation
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
- B.S., or M.S., in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with a minimum of 10 years of experience.
- Demonstrated experience with specifying mechanical equipment (e.g. rotating equipment, tanks, pneumatic conveying, dewatering)
- Familiarity with diverse metallurgy
- Digital design skills
- Experience working in collaborative model environments (e.g. Navisworks, BIM 360)
- Experience with bulk material handling
- Strong knowledge of piping specifications and pipe stress analysis
- 2+ yrs experience as project technical mechanical lead
- Comprehensive knowledge of industry (incl safety) standards (e.g. API, ASME)
- Knowledge of and passion for applying engineering fundamentals to chemical plant design and operation.
- Thorough understanding of and ability to read and understand technical design documents including proficiency with PFDs, P&IDs, industrial process specifications
- Prior work in a similar role with experience in fast paced, complex process equipment procurement activities
Sublime Systems is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
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