Solutions Engineering Manager

Job Description:

About Archaea

bp is committed to investing in lower carbon energy so we can meet our ambition to reach net zero by 2050. And while we're still mostly in oil and gas today, bioenergy is one of our five transition growth engines and a key focus to help us support the global energy transition.

Archaea Energy, a bp company, is a leader in landfill gas to energy and the largest renewable natural gas (RNG) producer in the US. With big ambitions, we specialize in the development, construction and operation of RNG, landfill-gas-to-electric and dairy digester facilities. The team operates around 50 sites in 32 states with a robust development pipeline.

About the role

Located in Houston, TX, Conifer Systems has been in business for over 15 years and is seeing unprecedented growth. We contribute to our success to our long-term employees, and an environment that promotes teamwork, collaboration, and professional development. A Solutions Engineering Manager is responsible for developing the solutions for customers' pollution control needs based on project specific requirements. Solutions are identified by studying the application and applying knowledge of general chemical & mechanical engineering concepts to develop the most optimized equipment design for the application.

Key accountabilities

• Works on the development of abatement solutions and holds responsibility for the engineering and design integrity.
• Responsible for the development of new process calculation methods as needed to provide accurate theoretical models of system performance, efficiency, energy consumption, cost, etc.
• Develops and optimizes tools and methods that increase efficiency in generating Application Solutions.
• Develop sizing tools used to prescribe abatement solutions.
• Evaluates current and emerging technologies to understand how they may be applied to future systems.
• Works on R&D effort sustaining and optimizing existing equipment designs as well as new product development.
• Creates applications notes, technical notes and calculation summaries that demonstrate product capabilities.
• Provides technical support and guidance to the sales, manufacturing, and field service teams and customers as needed.
• Develop detailed equipment specifications on not only the entire system but individual components as needed.
• Creates equipment proposals including technical descriptions, preliminary drawings, and assists with cost estimates as required.
• Occasional travel to customer sites as needed to support sales and field service.

Essential Education

• Bachelor of Science's degree or foreign equivalent in mechanical and/or chemical engineering

Essential Experience

• 5-10 years of experience
• Experience with AutoCAD 2D drafting software is required.
• Experience with creating calculation programs in Microsoft Excel or other similar software.
• Understanding of the working principles of the following typical air pollution control technologies:
  • Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (RTO)
  • Direct Fire Thermal Oxidizer (DFTO)
  • Thermal Recuperative Oxidizer (TRO)
  • Catalytic Oxidation
  • Wet Scrubbing
  • Dry Scrubbing
  • Venturi Scrubbers
  • Electrostatic Precipitators
  • Filtration Systems
  • Absorption Systems

Why join us?

Delivering a better and more balanced energy system requires many different approaches and solutions. All of us have a part to play. We aim to support our people to learn and grow in an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. So, if you have the right skills, commitment and courage to help us invest in today's energy system and build out tomorrow's, apply today!

How much do we pay? $102,900 - $147,000. *Note that the pay range listed for this position is a genuinely expected and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting.

This position offers paid vacation depending on your years of relevant industry experience and will range from 120 - 240 hours of vacation per year for full times employees (60 - 240 hours of vacation per year for part time employees). You will also be eligible for 9 paid holidays per year and 2 personal choice holidays. You may learn more about how we calculate paid vacation and view our generous vacation and holiday schedules at benefits@bp . Bp has a parental leave policy as well, which offers up to 8 weeks' paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child. Learn more at benefits@bp .

Join our industry-leading team and you'll receive a reward and wellbeing package to enable your work to fit with your life. These include, but are not limited to:

• Discretionary Annual Bonus Program
• 401K Program
• Quarterly Momentum Bonus
• Health, Vision, And Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability

But above all? You'll play a key part in helping bp deliver our ambition - to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner and help the world get to net zero. Apply today!

Travel Requirement
No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:
This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:
This position is not available for remote working

Skills:
Maintenance Planning, Maintenance Scheduling, Operations readiness planning, Operations turnaround coordinating, Operations Turnaround Preparation, Site operating procedure development, Turnaround common process, Turnaround Planning, Turnaround pre-start-up assurance, Turnaround Scheduling, Turnaround scoping, Work Packaging

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.