Process Development Engineer

Employer:	Shell Updated: Oct 6 2015
Desired Expertise:	Chemical Engineering, Process Engineer
Experience:	10+ years
Minimum Education:	PhD/Doctorate
Location:	Houston, TX, US
Reference Code:	16287BR
Job Status:	Active / Open
Work Authorization:	None

Job Description:
Job Description The Process Development Engineer is responsible for the following: Planning and guiding experimental programs (laboratory - bench - pilot scale). Performing data analysis and reporting results, documenting the results of experimental studies and making recommendations for future action. Planning operational campaigns, including logistics, resourcing, operational conditions, analysis scheme and modifications to units. Conceptual process modeling - process design. Recommending patent action arising from research programs. Sharing best practices in area of process development and providing challenge/expertise to other projects. Requirements PhD in Chemical Engineering / Chemistry (or equivalent) Minimum ten (10+) years research and development experience Experience in process development for lignocellulosic feedstocks (e.g., corn stover, wheat straw, sorghum, wood) to ethanol manufacture using high consistency processes (>30% total solids) including biomass pretreatment, enzymatic hydrolysis, and co-fermentation (C5 and C6 sugars) Experience with risk based technology programs for the commercialization of cellulosic ethanol technologies from lignocellulosic feedstocks (e.g., corn stover, wheat straw, sorghum, wood), operating pilot/demonstration plant equipment, and analyzing data generated on pilot/demonstration plant equipment to recommend commercial scale equipment Experience with pulp and paper, biochemistry, or other process biotechnology desired Background/experience in process development and/or experimental studies Experience with design/planning/operation of experimental facilities Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong interpersonal and leadership skills Modeling background and the ability to use/ learn process simulation tools No. of Positions 1 Disclaimer Please note: We occasionally amend or withdraw Shell jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Before applying, you are advised to read our data protection policy. This policy describes the processing that may be associated with your personal data and informs you that your personal data may be transferred to Royal Dutch/Shell Group companies around the world. The Shell Group and its approved recruitment consultants will never ask you for a fee to process or consider your application for a career with Shell. Anyone who demands such a fee is not an authorised Shell representative and you are strongly advised to refuse any such demand. Shell/Motiva participates in E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws. Removal Date 04-Oct-2015