What You'll Do:Senior Process Engineer - Plant Operations is the key engineering point of contact for Divert's Operations teams. The role is critical in ensuring transparent, two-way communication between Operations and central Engineering as well as consistent implementation of best practices across all Divert's facilities.
ResponsibilitiesThe Senior Process Engineer - Plant Operations owns communication and resolution tracking for process performance issues.
Process Oversight & Issue Identification:
- Monitor and review the technical performance of key systems, including the anaerobic digesters, RNG production, air scrubbers, centrifuges, and automated equipment.
- Detect and report any deviations or malfunctions to the appropriate subject matter experts and Plant Director.
Prioritization & Action Planning:
- Assess the criticality of identified issues based on their potential impact on safety, production, or regulatory compliance.
- Develop and maintain a prioritized action item list, ensuring prompt attention to the most urgent matters and tracking and communicating frequently all issues through resolution.
Technical Coordination:
- Serve as the on-site point of contact between Plant Operations and centralized or external SMEs in:
- Controls/Automation - reviewing PLC/SCADA data and ensuring system reliability.
- Biological Processes - coordinating with microbiologists to maintain optimal digester conditions.
- Mechanical/Chemical Systems - working with mechanics and chemical engineers on equipment performance, component integrity, and chemical usage.
- Clearly communicate on-site strategies and constraints to specialized teams, enabling rapid and accurate troubleshooting.
Incident Response:
- Lead technical investigations of process failures to determine root causes and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
- Issue a written summary of these technical investigations so future failures and incidents can be understood and reported to engineering SME and Plant Operations for other preventative actions.
Communication & Collaboration:
- Provide concise, regular updates to management and cross-functional teams regarding process performance, technical issues, and resolution timelines.
- Ensure clear, efficient coordination between on-site personnel, external technical vendors, and subject matter experts.
What we're looking for:- Bachelor degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
- 8+ years experience working in a processing facility.
- Principal/Director level candidates encouraged to apply
- Exceptionally strong communication skills, written, verbal and relationship building.
- Ability to travel up to 10% to facilities across the US
What's In It For You?- Compensation: $150K+ annually with flexibility, commensurate w/ experience
- Health, Vision and Dental Benefits (effective the first of the month following your date of hire!)
- Life Insurance
- 401K with Safe Harbor company match
- Paid Time Off
- Opportunities for Advancement with a Rapidly Growing, Mission-Driven Organization
