Plant Manager

BOSS Energy Consulting Ltd – Pilot Plant Manager

BOSS Energy has been retained by a leading Clean Technology company seeking to hire seeking to hire a Pilot Manager in their industrialization team. You will work in the catalytic chemistry research from the R&D team into plant manufacturing specifications and requirements at all relevant phases.

Key responsibilities:

• Play a leading role in the scale-up of our clients technology from the lab, pilot and the plant scales.
• Manage a team of engineers and the lab, including maintenance of chemicals and equipment supply, troubleshooting instruments.
• Implement and follow safety procedures in the lab and support the chemical process safety studies .
• 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…)
• 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

Preferred experience

• Degree in chemical engineering, chemistry or equivalent
• A least 5 years experience and knowledge in an industrial environment / engineering company / chemical laboratory
• 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
• Reach out to: matthew.leaning@boss-energy.co - +44 203 9525 358