Senior Director of Engineering - Brine Treatment and Wastewater ProcessingJob Description
At Capture6, we're on a mission to revolutionize carbon removal and decarbonization with groundbreaking, scalable solutions that drive real environmental change. Our cutting-edge technologies are transforming the way we capture carbon dioxide directly from the air, offering dual benefits for both the climate and water sectors. As we forge ahead in our journey to accelerate the global shift to a decarbonized economy, we're looking for an exceptional and visionary Senior Director of Engineering for bine treatment and wastewater processing to join our dynamic team.
If you're passionate about pioneering innovative technologies and making a tangible impact, this is your chance to lead and shape the future of climate solutions with us.
About the Role
As the Senior Director of Engineering for brine/wastewater Processing at Capture6, you will play a pivotal role in driving our mission to tackle climate change by spearheading the development and deployment of advanced carbon capture technologies. This position demands extensive expertise in brine/wastewater processes such as Reverse Osmosis, Nano Filtration, Ion Exchange, along with a solid understanding of technologies such as Forward Osmosis, Electrodialysis, Membrane Distillation, Counter Flow Reverse Osmosis.
You will need to excel in systems design and optimization to effectively configure Capture6’s comprehensive process, which spans water treatment, carbon capture, and electrochemical synthesis, tailored to meet client requirements. Experience with deploying these technologies at client sites is highly desirable. We are looking for an innovative leader who can propel the expansion of our technology across various industries. Reporting directly to the CTO, you will lead a talented team of engineers and project managers in designing, developing, and implementing brine treatment systems for our projects.
What You Will Do
- Lead the systems design and optimization of Capture6’s entire process including, water treatment, electrochemical systems, and carbon capture processes, tailored to client needs.
- Identify and execute improvements for the brine treatment processes in ongoing projects.
- Research, design, and develop scalable production processes from pilot stages to large-scale system designs.
- Create a strategic plan for new developments and innovations that align with company goals for cost reduction and performance enhancement.
- Work with internal engineering teams and external vendors to achieve and surpass customer performance metrics.
- Design models, conduct tests to validate hypotheses, and analyze data to draw conclusions and make recommendations.
- Develop and implement system controls, process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Perform process modeling and energy efficiency analyses across various designs and applications.
What You Will Bring
- Bachelor’s or higher degree in Engineering or a related field. Demonstrated success in senior engineering and customer success roles with a minimum of 15 years of experience.
- Extensive experience with water treatment processes in research, development, or customer support. Experience in electrochemical separation, gas-liquid absorption, reaction design, and fluid dynamics is advantageous.
- Proven track record in systems design and optimization, with experience configuring complex processes for diverse applications.
- Proven success in developing and implementing product development and process improvement strategies that drive business results.
- Proven ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences and business concepts to technical audiences.
- Proficient in navigating ambiguity and managing shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated success in collaborative work across diverse teams, stakeholders, and external partners. Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Self-motivated and adaptable, with effective communication skills across different time zones.
- Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. Passionate about addressing the climate crisis.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States.
