Staff Process Development Engineer

Who we are:

Electra isreinventing ironmaking from the ground upwitha breakthroughelectrochemical technology that produceshigh purityclean iron and critical co-minerals. With two operating pilots in Boulderanda new demonstration facilityunderwayin Jefferson Countywereon track to reach commercial scale by the end of the decade. Backed by over $300 million and strategic partnerships with global leaders across mining steel and big tech momentum is on our side.Recognized by Fast Company as a Most Innovative Company and a Next Big Thing in Tech and named one of TIMEs 100 Climate Leaderswerebuilding a company shaping the future of industry.Ifyourelooking to make an impact and join a teamthatsdriven focused and scaling we want to hear from you.

What you will do:

The Staff Process Development Engineer will provide technical leadership for the development design and scale-up of chemical and hydrometallurgical processes across a range of scales from bench-scale proof-of-concept through Electras pilot and demonstration facilities. This role will serve as a senior technical resource within process engineering driving complex development efforts shaping technical approaches and partnering across engineering teams to support sound technical decisions as Electra advances toward commercial-scale operations.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide technical leadership for complex process development and scale-up projects from laboratory through pilot and demonstration scale
• Design and guide development of chemical process systems including mass and energy balances P&IDs equipment specifications fabrication and commissioning
• Develop technical approaches for process development and scale-up using engineering principles modeling and experimental data
• Lead process safety activities including HAZOPs FMEAs and other hazard reviews
• Partner across mechanical electrical controls and other engineering disciplines to define requirements and support technical decisions
• Analyze complex experimental and process data and translate findings into recommendations that guide engineering and business decisions
• Lead commissioning troubleshooting and optimization of equipment and process systems to improve safety reliability and performance
• Advance process development and engineering practices through documentation practical standards and knowledge sharing
• Serve as a trusted technical resource and mentor providing guidance on complex process engineering challenges
• Maintain a safe working environment and lead safety assessments for new equipment processes and operations
• Read understand andcomply withall workplace health and safety policies safe work practices and company policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

What we need you to bring to the team:

• Bachelors degree in chemical engineering mining/metallurgical engineering chemistry or a related field
• 12 years of relevant industry experience; OR 8 years with aMastersdegree; OR 5 years with a PhD; or equivalent experience (excludes internshipsco-opsand other school projects)
• Deep experience in process design including mass and energy balances reaction kinetics thermodynamics separations and fluid flow
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership on complex process engineering projects and serve as a trusted subject-matter resource
• Proven ability to influence technical decisions and collaborate effectively across engineering disciplines and functions without relying on formal authority
• Demonstrated success implementing safety measures for gas- and liquid-processing systems and leading process safety reviews
• Expertproficiencywith process simulation software and the ability to use models to inform experimental design predict outcomes and guide process development and scale-up
• Strong ability to analyze complex experimental data recognize meaningful patterns develop technical recommendations and communicate results clearly to both technical and non-technical teams
• Solid experience in analytical chemistry and applying it to troubleshoot complex experimental issues evaluate alternatives and determineappropriate technicalapproaches
• Strong understanding of fluid power systems including pumps valves and heat-exchange equipment and how they integrate into larger mechanical and process systems
• Hands-on experience using power tools and basic fabrication methods to build ormodifycustom equipment supporting testing development and process improvement
• Experience coordinating with external vendorsprovidingtechnical guidance tracking progress and ensuring contracted work meets quality schedule and project objectives
• Demonstrated ability to improve engineering practices share knowledge and contribute to the technical development of others
• Proficient in or able to quickly pick up Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook OneDrive and SharePoint to create clear documentation and support project needs