Chemical Process Engineer
tenth revolution groupTacoma, WA
Chemical Process Engineer
tenth revolution groupTacoma, WALead L6
Industrial Gas ManufacturingOther Basic Inorganic Chemical ManufacturingAll Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing
APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)VPSA Process Engineer
Location: Remote (U.S.) with Travel
Travel: Up to 20%Industry: Industrial Gases / Air Separation / Process Engineering
About the Opportunity:
A growing industrial gas company is seeking a VPSA Process Engineer to support the design, development, commissioning, optimization, and long-term operation of Vacuum Pressure Swing Adsorption (VPSA) oxygen production facilities. This role will serve as the primary process engineering resource for new VPSA projects, plant expansions, commercial proposals, and operational improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will work across engineering, operations, vendors, suppliers, and customers to develop process designs, support equipment selection, troubleshoot operating issues, and improve plant performance. This is a highly technical role best suited for candidates with direct experience in VPSA oxygen systems, PSA technologies, adsorption processes, or related industrial gas operations.
Position Responsibilities
Process Design & Engineering:
- Develop process designs for VPSA oxygen generation facilities.
- Evaluate multiple process concepts and identify optimum design solutions.
- Perform process simulations and engineering calculations.
- Develop Heat & Material Balances (H&MBs).Generate Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs).Support development of P&IDs.
- Calculate utility requirements and process equipment sizing.
- Equipment Specification & Procurement Support
- Provide process engineering support for:
Compressors
BlowersVacuum systems
Adsorption vessels
Control valves
Relief valves
Heat exchangers
TanksInstrumentationAnalyzersOxygen processing equipment
Plant Start-Up & Commissioning
Support VPSA commissioning activities.
Participate in startup planning and startup execution.
Perform process performance testing.
Troubleshoot startup and operating issues.
Support ongoing optimization of existing VPSA facilities.
Risk, Safety & Operational Excellence:
Participate in HAZOP studies.
Support technical risk assessments.
Support environmental and safety evaluations.
Maintain lessons learned documentation.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
Customer & Vendor Collaboration:
Review technical vendor proposals.
Support customer technical discussions.
Assist with project execution and design reviews.
Coordinate with operations and maintenance teams.
Qualifications:
RequiredBachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering.5+ years of process engineering experience.
Direct VPSA oxygen production experience.
Experience developing:
- Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
- Heat & Material Balances (H&MBs)
- Strong understanding of:
- Adsorption systems
- Process calculations
- Equipment sizing
- Utility requirements
- Process troubleshooting
- Ability to travel up to 20%.PreferredVPSA Oxygen GenerationPSA SystemsVSA Systems
- Industrial Gas Industry
- Air Separation
- Oxygen Production
- Advanced Process ControlHAZOP Participation
- Plant Commissioning
- Startup SupportCO2 VSA Experience
- Nitrogen PSA Experience
- Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is a hands-on process engineer who combines strong process design skills with real-world operating experience.
This person should be comfortable:
- Developing process designs
- Running simulations
- Sizing equipment
- Supporting vendors
- Participating in HAZOPsCommissioning plants
- Troubleshooting operating facilities
- Working directly with customers and operations teams
They enjoy solving complex process challenges and improving industrial gas facility performance.
What Success Looks Like:
Success in this role will be measured by the ability to:
Deliver accurate process designs.
Successfully support VPSA startups and commissioning efforts.
Improve reliability and performance of operating VPSA facilities.
Reduce process-related operating issues.
Support projects that deliver on time and within budget.
Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Serve as a trusted technical resource for both internal and external stakeholders.
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