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Divertinc

Sr. Process Design Engineer

Divertinc, Frankfort, Kentucky, United States

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Process Design Engineer – Mechanical Systems Divert is a circular economy company on a mission to prevent food from being wasted through nationwide infrastructure and innovative technologies. Founded in 2007, the company provides an end-to-end solution that leverages data to prevent waste, facilitates edible food recovery to provide to people in need, and transforms unsold food products into renewable energy to power communities. Through this integrated approach to reducing wasted food–Prevent, Provide, Power™–Divert works with customers across the U.S. to reduce wasted food and positively impact people and the environment.

Location ideal candidates will be in the Columbus, OH area / commutable to Columbus; candidates outside of this area will be considered based on experience

Start Date ideal start date for this role is January 2025

Travel the initial need for travel will be for significant on-site presence to support commissioning and startup of two new facilities in the first half of 2026. One facility in Longview, WA and then a second in Lexington, NC. A high rate of travel may be necessary during this time ( > 50%). The second half of the year would see a pivot toward more future facility development and a more typical, moderate amount of overnight travel (~25-50%, project dependent), across the US.

Responsibilities

Play a pivotal role in the development and successful execution of the company’s technological solutions for recycling wasted food

Issuing requests for proposals (RFPs) and managing technology/vendor selection for process equipment, machinery, instrumentation, etc.

Working closely with vendors, contractors, and internal disciplines throughout project scope development, design reviews, and execution and ensuring seamless integration with the balance of plant and standards of design

Understanding the impacts of design decisions on safety, process, operation, project scope, and permitting. Working cross-functionally to ensure that all such considerations are understood by the team

A data driven approach to supporting optimization, troubleshooting, and constraint busting for existing facilities

Documenting control narratives and communicating process needs to the controls team for new equipment or processes

Developing commissioning plans and assisting in commissioning and start-up

Developing procedures for turnover to operations

Screening alternative and/or novel technology options

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering or similar from an accredited program

7 to 10 years' experience in designing and/or operating/supporting industrial processes, ideally within anaerobic digestion, waste handling, wastewater, and/or RNG

Strong engineering fundamentals, independent thinking, strong organizational and planning abilities and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills are essential

Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication

Desire to continue to grow their career with a progressive and entrepreneurial organization

Impeccable execution skills, self-starter, motivated, and independent, yet communicative about plans and progress.

Preferred direct experience designing and/or supporting facilities in the waste processing industry. Including depackaging, anaerobic digestion, wastewater, and/or biogas upgrade

Operational and/or hands on experience and perspective preferred

What's In It For You?

Compensation Range: $120 - $140K annually

Health, Vision and Dental Benefits (effective the first of the month following your date of hire!)

Life Insurance

401K with Safe Harbor company match

Paid Time Off

Opportunities for advancement with a rapidly growing, mission-driven organization

Divert Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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