metallurgical engineer Conroe, TX
Job description
At Hertha Metals, our unwavering commitment is to revolutionize the heavy industry by embracing technologies that significantly decrease carbon emissions and uplift humanity. While the global steel sector plays a crucial role in providing secure and resilient infrastructure for society, it is also responsible for 10% of worldwide CO2 emissions. Hertha Metals envisions a future that breaks away from the traditional coal-based iron and steelmaking practices of the past three centuries. Our innovative steel manufacturing process utilizes well-established chemistry to dramatically reduce the environmental impact of steel production, all while offering economic advantages to the industry.
If you aspire to be at the forefront of pioneering efforts at Hertha, this is the perfect moment to join us. While we are still in the early stages (albeit well-funded), you have the unique opportunity to play a vital role in transforming the steel sector and actively contribute to the establishment of Hertha.
METALLURGICAL ENGINEER - RESEARCH
Hertha Metals is scaling up its revolutionary iron smelting technology. We are seeking a hands-on and experienced professional to help move our technology from the laboratory to Pilot Scale. As part of the Research Team, you will use your steel making expertise along with your engineering and project management skills to help drive our technology forward. You must enjoy working in a fast-paced startup environment where creativity, speed, initiative and cross-functional teamwork are required to succeed. This position reports to the VP of Research and Development.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Help execute the Research Plan by working with other members of the Research team to operate the equipment as required.
Help build, operate and maintain bench scale and pilot scale furnaces.
Work with the equipment suppliers and other members of the Hertha team to ensure the pilot scale furnace is properly instrumented to provide a wide range of process data that will be used to help define how our technology can be scaled.
Work with equipment vendors and installers to gain intimate knowledge of the operations and maintenance of the research and pilot scale furnaces.
Establish process flows, process recipes, work standards and points of quality assurance to ensure predictable throughput and quality.
REQUIREMENTS
BS or higher in a technical discipline, with a preference for Pyro-metallurgy, Metallurgy, or Materials Science,
7+ years of relevant process engineering with in-depth knowledge of steel making processes and commissioning new equipment. Establishing and documenting SOP documents is a plus.
The ability to understand complex interactions between upstream and downstream processes highly desirable.
Strong analytical skills with ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and implement sustainable improvements.
Ability to clearly communicate and present status, action, recommendations, and other technical information at all levels.
Capacity to build strong relationships with and positively influence equipment vendors.
HERTHA CULTURE
Inspired by the work and character of the late Hertha Ayrton, we are pioneers, innovators, and risk-takers who are mission-driven towards changing the world. We are:
Committed- having a level of enthusiasm to do what it takes to get the job done; we are decisive and aggressively focused on our tasks, all while maintaining professional and social ethics.
Efficient – Avoiding unproductive meetings that prolong unnecessarily.
Ambitious- Challenging conventional beliefs by showcasing the feasibility of what others may deem impossible.
Inclusive - Valuing each team member’s own perspectives and set of unique experiences that they bring to the table – everyone's voices are heard.
Curious - Embracing a sense of curiosity, productivity, and innovation.
Passionate - Working hard not because we have to, but because we are driven by a strong commitment to our mission and genuine enjoyment of our work.
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive compensation package based on expertise. Compensation is increased on yearly basis in proportion to the amount of effort put into Hertha and the results you obtained
Stock: ownership in a funded company that is innovating in a trillion-dollar industry
Paid + unpaid parental leave after 1 year at the company (12 weeks paid, with flexible working style to transition after parental leave such as part-time remote working)
Flexible working style: as long as you get the job done, we are flexible with remote working on days that you don’t need to be in the lab or at the pilot facilities
Growth: our team is comprised of people with a growth mindset and we want to help you achieve your future career goals accordingly
Time off: we have mandatory time off. This is a fast-paced startup company working in one of the most exciting sectors and the last thing we want is our valuable team members to burn out.
Hertha Metals is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We firmly prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. In fact, we uniquely hold our shareholders and board members to higher standards than a majority of companies. All employment decisions at Hertha Metals are based on the expertise that the position calls for, without regard to race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or age.
