Senior Instrumentation Engineer

About Net Power

Passionate about making an impact We are. At Net Power we are driven by our vision ofempoweringa clean world by globally deploying affordable and reliable zeroemissions energy. We are a wellcapitalized public clean energy technology company based in Durham North Carolina with operations in Houston and La Porte Texas.

Our impact is transformational.

Net Power technologydoesntjust reduce the worlds carbon footprint. It delivers the Energy Trifecta: Reliable LowCost Clean Energy. A winning solution for everyone.

Job Overview

Net Power is leading the way in clean energy technology and we are seeking a Senior Instrumentation Engineer to join our innovative team. This role is pivotal in leading Net Powers efforts to identify and develop the instrumentation strategy for our unique oxycombustion supercritical CO2 power cycle. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in instrumentation and controls engineering with a focus on developing strategies for instrumenting our unique power generation system while knowledgeable of emerging technologies and strategies to increase reliability performance and safety at our unique cycle conditions while reducing cost in line with product and customer requirements.

This position will be based at our demonstration / test facility inLa Porte Texas.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Net Powers efforts to identify develop and implement the instrumentation strategy for our oxycombustion supercritical CO2 power cycle leveraging Net Powers La Porte test facility to accelerate selections and strategies at Net Powers first commercial project.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to understand system requirements and develop instrumentation and control specifications to meet performance safety and regulatory standards.
• Conduct detailed analysis and evaluation of instrumentation systems including sensors transmitters control valves and data acquisition systems to ensure compatibility with Net Powers unique technology in collaboration with Net Power process design and controls team.
• Work alongside the Net Power team to properly instrument facilities for validation verification performance testing and ultimately longterm commercial operations.
• Identify long term product planning needs in line with Net Powers multigenerational product plan and product requirements.
• Support the process and controls team to design and develop control strategies and algorithms for process control systems ensuring efficient and reliable operation of the power cycle.
• Lead the selection procurement and commissioning of instrumentation and control equipment working closely with vendors and suppliers to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Support development and maintain instrumentation and control documentation including P&IDs instrument datasheets control narratives and system architecture diagrams.
• Conduct testing validation and troubleshooting of instrumentation and control systems identifying and resolving technical issues to ensure system reliability and performance.
• Interface with regulatory agencies and thirdparty consultants to ensure compliance with safety environmental and cybersecurity regulations and standards.
• Foster a culture of safety quality and continuous improvement within the project team promoting best practices lessons learned and knowledge sharing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or related field. Masters degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in instrumentation and controls engineering with a focus on power generation systems.
• Extensive knowledge of instrumentation technologies including sensors transmitters control valves and data acquisition systems.
• Proven experience developing instrumentation strategies and specifications for complex power generation systems preferably in the energy or process industries.
• Strong understanding of process control principles and practices including control system design tuning and optimization.
• Experience with control system software and programming languages such as PLCs DCS SCADA and MATLAB/Simulink.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations governing instrumentation and control systems such as ISA ANSI/ISA IEC and NEMA.
• Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop practical solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license or Certified Automation Professional (CAP) certification is preferred.
• Travel to local project and contractor sites as required with other travel to suppliers Durham office and others expected 10 time)

Additional Requirements

Candidates must be able to perform essential functions as outlined above including but not limited to:

• Work effectively in an office environment
• Operate at a computer and sit for long periods of time
• Repeat motions that may include the wrists hands or fingers
• Position is sedentary with occasional light lifting

What Net Power Offers You

• Amazing growth and learning opportunities
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• 401K with company contribution
• Generous vacation policy
• Catered inoffice lunches
• Be a part of changing the world

Net Power is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age or other legally protected status.

**Unsolicited ThirdParty Resumes Not Accepted. Net Power LLC is not responsible for any fee related to unsolicited resumes from 3rd party staffing and recruiting agencies (whether submitted through this website or sent directly to employees) unless a written agreement is in place between the agency and Net Power LLC (Company) and an authorized Company representative makes a written request to the agency to assist with this requisition. Similarly no fee will be paid for candidates who apply and claim to be represented by an agency. Any unsolicited resumes CVs or other candidate information submitted by an agency will become the property of Company and no fee will be paid in the event such candidate is hired.

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