Process Design Engineer

5 days ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Octavia Carbon Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

We are seeking a Process Design Engineer to support the design, optimization, and integration of Direct Air Capture (DAC) systems with geothermal energy. This role involves designing subsystems, validating performance, supporting commissioning, and ensuring energy-efficient, reliable operation of our plants.

Key Responsibilities.

  1. Process & System Design
     – Develop Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and design DAC subsystems (e.g., CO₂ dehydration, purification) with focus on efficiency and reliability.
  2. Process Simulation & Validation
     – Perform simulations to validate heat and mass balances (HMB) and confirm system performance.
  3. Control Strategies
     – Work with instrumentation engineers to design process control strategies and optimize operations.
  4. P&IDs & Documentation
     – Prepare Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), control philosophies, and documentation.
  5. Equipment Sizing & Selection
     – Perform sizing, specify equipment, and coordinate with vendors to meet design requirements.
  6. Testing & Commissioning
     – Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, and develop test setups for design validation.
  7. Technical Documentation
     – Draft detailed technical reports and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  8. Performance Analysis
     – Analyse plant data, identify inefficiencies, and propose design improvements.
  9. Custody Transfer Strategies
     – Develop approaches for custody transfer across all project phases.
  10. Geothermal Integration
     – work with the process engineer to integration design of geothermal energy into DAC processes.
  11. Collaboration
     – Support plant operations and assist with additional design-related tasks as needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications.

  • Bachelor's degree in chemical/Process Engineering.
  • Strong understanding of thermodynamics, heat & mass transfer, and separation processes.
  • Knowledge of equipment design, sizing, and specification.
  • Familiarity with control systems and instrumentation.
  • Proficiency in developing PFDs, P&IDs, and technical documentation.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Experience in commissioning and plant performance analysis is a plus.

The assignment is available on the external website (Process Design Engineer-Technical )

Submission Guidelines.

  • Submit a concise report of not more than 4 pages. Focus on key outcomes, critical insights, and clear communication of findings. Font size 11, Calibri.
  • Bonus points for brevity and clarity while covering essential factors.
  • Save the report with your first and second name i.e. Jane_Davis_Report.

Kindly submit both the completed assessment and your CV by 12:00 PM (noon) on Monday, 8th September 2025.

Octavia Carbon offers competitive growth opportunities, a route to owning company equity, and a high degree of professional freedom & responsibility and a steep learning curve.

Octavia Carbon is an equal opportunity employer and especially encourages applications from women, and individuals from diverse socioeconomic, religious, and regional backgrounds.

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