| Work Mode: On-site, Full time, Permanent
| Travel: <5% domestic and international
| Location: 12920 Mitchell Road, Richmond, BC Canada
About Us
NORAM Electrolysis Systems Inc. (NESI) is recognized as a global leader in the research and commercialization of advanced electrochemical systems. Our technologies and products target the electrification and decarbonization of key industries through large-scale electrolysis plants. From the processing of battery-grade lithium hydroxide to power electric vehicles and to enable grid-scale clean energy, to lithium-ion battery recycling, to carbon capture, we provide electrochemical solutions that address the challenges of climate change, waste management, and pollution reduction.
Why Join Us
Purpose-filled, challenging, and interesting work. That’s a central pillar of NESI. You will be working at the edge of the cleantech ecosystem and in the increasingly important world of critical minerals. All within a collaborative, fast-paced, growing environment with room for innovation and professional growth. NESI is small, close-knit organization with the dynamics and trajectory of a cleantech startup but with the key advantage of direct association with both NORAM Engineering and Constructors Ltd. (parent) and BC Research (co-located lab).
Position Summary
We are hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer to work within and provide senior guidance to the NESI Mechanical Engineering Team Team for the design of commercial-scale electrolysis and chemical process plants, from front-end engineering through construction, commissioning and ramp-up. You will own the mechanical scope for rotating equipment, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, piping and electrolyzer balance-of-plant, and serve as the technical authority who has seen similar industrial scale chemical process plants built and/or operated.
Key Responsabilities
Design & Engineering
- Lead and/or guide the mechanical engineering and design for demo and commercial-scale electrochemical plants.
- Specify mechanical requirements and procure pressure vessels, columns, heat exchangers, pumps, compressors, blowers and storage tanks to ASME, API, and RTP-1 requirements.
- Select appropriate materials for electrochemical service; define corrosion allowances and inspection plans.
- Review P&IDs, datasheets, specifications, mechanical calculations and design basis documents.
- Develop equipment layouts; direct piping design, stress analysis and pipe-support strategy for hydrogen, oxygen, caustic, brine and corrosive services.
Project Delivery
- Run technical bid evaluations, vendor selection and factory acceptance testing for long-lead equipment.
- Support HAZOP, constructability, and design-for-maintenance reviews; close out mechanical action items.
- Coordinate with process, electrical, instrumentation, civil and structural disciplines to resolve interfaces and clashes.
- Provide field engineering support during construction, mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, startup and performance testings.
Leadership
- Mentor and review the work of mid-level and junior mechanical engineers and designers.
- Act as technical liaison with EPC contractors, equipment suppliers, owners’ engineers, and regulators.
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
- 15+ years of mechanical engineering experience in commercial-scale chemical, electrochemical, and/or petrochemical industries.
- EGBC Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licence, or eligibility and commitment to meet all requirements and apply for one within 3 months of hire.
- Demonstrated field experience: site support during construction, commissioning and operations, with direct exposure to troubleshooting.
- Working knowledge of ASME Section VIII, B31.3 and TEMA.
- Proven record designing equipment and piping for multiple different fluids and gases across all Fluid Categories.
- Proficiency with pipe stress and equipment design tools such as CAESAR II, AutoPIPE, or Aspen EDR.
- Extensive experience with metallic, FRP and other non-metallic piping systems.
- Experience working with EPC contractors and equipment vendors on procurement, bid evaluation and factory acceptance testing.
- Strong written and verbal communication; able to present technical decisions to owners, regulators and executives
- Direct experience with chlor-alkali is a plus.
- Experience with hydrogen safety design: hazardous area classification, ventilation, venting and flare systems, NFPA 2 and NFPA 55, ATEX and ISO 22734.
- Knowledge of rotating equipment reliability, and vibration analysis.
- Exposure to FEA or CFD for vessel, nozzle, manifold or thermal analysis.
- Experience with modular or skid-based plant design and shop fabrication oversight.
- Prior service as a lead engineer or discipline lead on a industrial scale chemical process plant project.
- Working knowledge of EU Pressure Equipment Directive (2014/68/EU) and Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC) .
- Travel: Up to 5% domestic and international, with site assignments during commissioning and startup.
- Physical requirements: occasional advisory support in industrial environments, climb structures, and wear PPE including hard hat, safety glasses, FR clothing and respiratory protection as required..
- We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants of all backgrounds. We will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring process on request.
- Extended Health Care (including prescription and vision plans)
- Dental Care
- Life Insurance
- On-site Parking