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We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Process Technology Engineer to play a pivotal role in advancing our seawater-to-jet fuel pilot plant and preparing the technology for commercial scale-up. This is a hands-on technical leadership position focused on operational excellence, capital project execution, and technology evaluation in the emerging Power-to-Liquid / e-fuels sector. The ideal candidate will bring deep process engineering expertise in carbon capture, syngas chemistry, or synthetic fuel production and will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where pilot-scale innovation directly informs multi-million-dollar scale-up decisions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Identification and Vetting of Critical Technologies for Future Scale-Up

Scout, evaluate, and recommend emerging and commercially ready technologies in CO₂ capture/utilization, hydrogen integration, synthesis gas generation, synthetic fuel synthesis, and downstream refining/upgrading.
Assist in techno-economic analyses (TEA) modeling, technology readiness level (TRL) assessments, and risk evaluations to support go/no-go decisions for scale-up deployment.
Build and maintain technology roadmaps that align pilot learnings with commercial plant design basis.
Establish and manage relationships with technology providers, universities, and research organizations.
Prepare technical reports, white papers, and presentations for internal stakeholders and potential investors or partners.

2. Leadership of CAPEX Projects (up to $20 million)

Lead multidisciplinary capital projects from concept through commissioning, including feasibility studies, front-end engineering design (FEED), detailed design, procurement, construction, and start-up.
Develop project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and risk registers; ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and meet technical and safety requirements.
Manage external engineering firms, vendors, and contractors while maintaining strict cost and schedule control.
Conduct post-project evaluations and capture lessons learned to refine future scale-up strategies.

3. Operational Technical Support for Seawater-to-Jet Fuel Pilot Plant (Direct Ocean Capture)

Deliver process engineering support to ensure safe, reliable, and optimized operation of the pilot facility.
Troubleshoot process upsets, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions for key unit operations including CO₂ capture, hydrogen production/integration, syngas synthesis, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, and product upgrading.
Monitor process data, develop and maintain performance metrics, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase yield, reduce downtime, and improve energy efficiency.
Support HAZOPs, safety reviews, and management-of-change (MOC) processes for pilot-plant modifications.
Collaborate closely with operations, maintenance, and analytical teams to translate pilot data into actionable insights.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in chemical engineering or mechanical engineering (or equivalent).
Minimum 10 years of progressive process engineering or process technology experience in the chemical, petrochemical, refining, or energy industries.
Demonstrated experience in pilot-plant or demonstration-scale operations, preferably involving high-pressure, high-temperature, or gas-to-liquids processes.
Proven track record leading capital projects valued up to $5 million (or equivalent scope).
Strong working knowledge of process simulation tools (Aspen Plus/HYSYS, UniSim, or equivalent), process flow diagrams (PFDs), P&IDs, and heat & material balance development.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Ability to travel occasionally to vendor sites, testing facilities, or future commercial locations (estimated 10-30%).

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D./Doctorate degree in chemical, mechanical, or electrical engineering, or a related quantitative field.
Direct experience in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), CO₂ capture and utilization (CCU), Power-to-Liquid (PtL), Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, or related synthetic fuel / carbon-recycling technologies.
Background in hydrogen production, electrolysis integration, and/or gas purification systems.
Familiarity with relevant industry standards (API, ASME, NFPA) and process safety management (PSM).
Experience working in a startup or scale-up environment is highly desirable.

What We Offer

The opportunity to shape the future of sustainable aviation fuel at the intersection of cutting-edge science and commercial deployment.
Competitive compensation package, including base salary ($150K - $190K annual), performance bonus, and comprehensive benefits.
A collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on innovation and climate impact.

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Job Title: Pilot Plant Operator-Technician

Job Type: Full-time rotating shifts, overtime expected

Work Location: Sea Dragon Energy at the Hawaii Ocean Science & Technology Park, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Pay: $30-$40/hour

Benefits:

Health insurance
401(k) retirement program with matching
Flexible PTO policy including 12 company holidays and 1 floating holiday

About Us

Sea Dragon Energy is a commercial startup and veteran-owned company developing a process to generate sustainable aviation fuel. This project combines breakthrough technologies that extract carbon dioxide and hydrogen from seawater to synthesize jet fuel in distributed units while requiring no crude oil input.

Job Responsibilities:

Maintain a safe working environment with chemical process equipment. Follow all safety standards and wear appropriate PPE when required to do so, including flame resistant clothing, work gloves, and masks/respirators.
Operate chemical process skids as directed by the Site Manager, including interacting with valves, PLC screens, pumps, compressors, electrolyzers, and reactors.
Monitor chemical process skid operation. Identify problems or defects during process operation. Make process adjustments and attempt to independently troubleshoot process parameter deviations.
Acquire chemical samples from the process skids and analyze them in the site quality laboratory.
Perform maintenance checks on equipment. Perform basic repairs of equipment such as fixing small leaks or changing out broken pumps. For more advanced repairs, work with equipment vendors to assist in the repair.
Respond to spills and cleanup with appropriate corrective action.
Operate a forklift as required. Previous forklift experience is not required.
During chemical operating campaigns work rotating 12 hour shifts. Night shifts will be required during operating campaigns.

Minimum qualification requirements:

High school diploma/GED or higher.
Three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing, pilot plant, or laboratory environment.
Proactive communication in alerting others to issues around the pilot plant.

Additional qualifications that would help you succeed further:

Associates degree or similar two-year technical degree or higher.
Experience with Swagelok.
Experience in petroleum refining, petrochemical research, or similar process equipment.
Experience with Lock Out Tag Out.
Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of how to disassemble and reassemble basic machines.
Strong electrical aptitude and basic knowledge of circuits.
Strong hydraulic aptitude and basic knowledge of fluid dynamics or plumbing.
Ability to complete work with little to no supervision.

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