Join Fairbrics, a pioneering company in sustainable technology. As the Pilot Plant Director, you will lead the scale-up of our innovative technology from the R&D lab to various manufacturing scales. You will manage a team of chemists and chemical engineers, coordinate with the R&D team, and perform engineering-driven financial analysis. The ideal candidate will have a MSc or PhD in a technical field, at least 5 years of experience in an industrial environment, and excellent communication skills. Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of French and Dutch is a plus.
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Assumer un rôle de leader dans l'échelle de la technologie Fairbrics, en traduisant les résultats de la recherche en spécifications de fabrication.
Gérer une équipe de chimistes et d'ingénieurs chimiques, en supervisant le laboratoire et en assurant la maintenance des équipements.
Coordonner avec l'équipe de R&D pour garantir l'alignement sur les besoins techniques et l'exécution du projet.
We are looking for a Lead Chemical Engineer in our industrialization team. They will effectively translate the outcomes of catalytic chemistry research from the R&D team into plant manufacturing specifications and requirements at all relevant phases.
Play a leading role in the scale-up of Fairbrics technology from the R&D lab to the kilo-lab ,
pilot and the plant scales including batch and continuous processes.
Manage a team of chemists / chemical engineers and the laboratory itself, including
maintenance of chemicals and equipment supply, troubleshooting instruments.
Implement and follow safety procedures in the kilo-lab and support the chemical process
safety studies (flammability, exothermicity…).
Coordinate with the R&D team to ensure alignment on technical needs and project
execution for scaling up.
Use substantial knowledge on reactors design to overcome the challenges of scaling-up a
chemical process.
Perform the required studies for the kilo-lab and pilot plant designs and sizing, as well as
evaluating PFDs / P&IDs.
Carry out engineering-driven financial analysis and cost-benefit calculations.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge, remaining updated on the advantages and
disadvantages of a broad range of process apparatus (reactors, distillation, gas separation,
mixers…).
MSc or PhD in a technical field: chemical engineering, chemistry or equivalent
A least 5 years experience and knowledge in an industrial environment / engineering
company / chemical laboratory
Ability to learn new topics with minimal guidance
Highly motivated and a team player
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Expertise in troubleshooting and process simulation are a plus
Fluency in English is required; French and Dutch are a plus
Additional
Safety analysis skills (HAZOP, HAZID…)
Familiarity with electrolyzer units, heterogenous / homogenous catalytic systems
Experience with liquid/gas and/or high-pressure processes.
Fluent in English, ability to speak French is a plus.
Intial intro call with the CTO and HR, technical interview and final interview with the CEO