Technology Director

July 24

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Description

• Develops and implements the “gates” of the new RAPID Phased Approach to project technology development and scale-up, particularly focusing on technology readiness, commercialization potential and market fit. • Refine existing of “readiness levels” (TRL/MRL/BRL) to be applied to the decarbonization of the chemical and fuels industries and develops of best practices for their identification and progression. • Develops and implements best practices and internal standards for process technology valuation, including the application of industrial standard methodologies such as technoeconomic analysis (TEA), lifecycle assessment (LCA) with particular emphasis on carbon (GHG) footprinting, and technology to market (T2M) approaches. • Directs all Technology Valuation work (TEA/LCA/T2M) by the RAPID team on RAPID programs and projects. • Leads RAPID activities in modeling and simulation, including the existing RAPID Software Toolbox and related tools. • Defines and manages activities in the new “Modeling and Data Science” Technology Thrust focused on use of new computing technologies (AI/ML, data science, high performance computing, etc.) to practical decarbonization challenges in the process industries. • Participates on new funding proposals to agencies and other funding institutions, leading technology valuation and modeling activities. • Contributes to the development of RAPID’s technology goals and objectives and leads all aspects of the Institute’s technical program, in accordance to the Institute’s mission and strategy. • Co-leads RAPID’s calls for projects, project selection, and communications with entities who submit projects.

Requirements

• BS in chemical engineering or related discipline required, with MS or PhD preferred. • Industrial experience of 10 years or more in process development, process optimization, process intensification, process design and valuation. • Experience performing economic evaluation of alternate process designs. • Process modeling, simulation and optimization, including industrially relevant tools (simulators) and modern computing concepts and tools. • Experience managing technical projects. • Working knowledge and experience with contracts, licensing agreements and intellectual property protection. • Track record for delivering results. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written). • Negotiating skills (business arrangements, project contracts, licensing, etc.) • Experience in building and sustaining partner relationships. Experience in R&D portfolio management.

Benefits

• Bonus opportunity • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance • Flexible Spending Account • 403b Retirement Plan with Company Match: AIChE 100% of the first 3% of your eligible pay you contribute to the plan • Paid Vacation and Sick Days • Holiday pay • Educational Assistance • Company Paid Life Insurance • Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance • Various Employee Perks and Discounts