Senior Chemical Engineer

  • Vancouver
  • Sixone Labs

Company
Sixone’s mission is to enable a world where blended plastics products can be circularly recycled back into existing supply chains instead of being sent to landfill. Sixone is developing technologies to enable advanced recycling of blended plastics and plastic-based products. The company’s technology applies process digitalization and advanced analytics to build a depolymerization reactor tailored to enable efficient plastics recycling. The company aims to fundamentally change the economics behind current recycled materials through advanced processing and materials technologies.

Job Overview
We seek a skilled and experienced engineer to lead our process engineering team to develop and scale up our chemical recycling technology. A successful candidate will oversee all aspects of the process design and validation, manage a team of engineers, and collaborate with external partners. The ideal candidate will have a strong chemical and process engineering background and a proven track record of successful prototyping, scale up, project management, and team leadership.

Description of Responsibilities
Lead and manage the reactor/process design and scale-up team, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure project success
Collaborate with leadership team to define project goals, deliverables, and timelines
Conduct research and analyze data to validate process design and identify deficiencies
Create and evaluate design concepts and make recommendations based on technical feasibility and cost-effectiveness
Develop detailed specifications, including materials, instrumentation, and process control systems
Oversee the manufacturing process, including the procurement of materials and equipment
Manage external partnerships, including communication and collaboration with external engineering firms and vendors
Oversee the testing and commissioning of the reactor, including safety protocols and compliance with regulatory requirements
Continuously monitor and optimize the performance of the reactor, identifying areas for improvement and driving implementation of solutions
Ensure project goals are achieved within budget and on time

Candidate Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related field
10 years of experience in process design and development or technology scale-up
Strong understanding of chemical and physical sciences and their application to reactor design
Experience managing and leading engineering teams
Familiarity with safety protocols and regulatory requirements for reactor design and operation
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team
Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and meet deadlines
Comfort working in a dynamic environment