Senior Process Engineer (Direct-air-capture)

Own process engineering of Rivan’s DAC system

The role encompasses the full development cycle, but can be tailored to the specialist skillset of the applicant. We need you to:

• Ideate novel architectures and system integrations for a solid phase, cyclic lime-based DAC process
• Run bench-scale testing and analysis of calcination, hydration, carbonation and sorbent cyclic stability
• Own detailed design and optimisation of unit operations across the full CaCO₃ > CaO > Ca(OH)₂ > CaCO₃ loop
• Tightly integrate the DAC module with our methanation and electrolysis units
• Design intelligent, inherently safe high-temperature, steam-rich, solids-handling systems
• Specification and procure equipment
• Own the assembly, integration, site commissioning and testing of our system

Essential skills

• 5+ years professional experience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience designing and building plants with solid-handling
• Experience with high-temperature processes such as calcination, pyrolysis, reforming, roasting or thermal treatment.
• Experience working with powders/granular materials

Additional skills

• HAZID, HAZOP and LOPA leadership experience
• CAD experience
• Chartered Engineering Status

Specifics

• £70-100k salary depending on experience
• Significant share options as part of the early team
• In-person work at our HQ in South Bermondsey, South London – flexibility considered based on personal circumstances
• Extensive relocation support, including £6000 per year extra to live near our HQ
• Private health insurance
• Unlimited time-off

We encourage exceptional applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role, even if they do not meet all the requirements listed.

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