Senior Research Engineer/UK IDEA

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Lexington, KENTUCKY
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title Senior Research Engineer/UK IDEA
Requisition Number RE43667
Working Title Senior Research Engineer, Process/Manufacturing Engineer on Glass Production CO2 Capture
Department Name 8H755:UK IDEA
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 48
Salary Range $62,310-102,821/year
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
MS
Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
1 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
To meet project requirements, lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects, climb stairs and ladders, work outdoors, wear all PPE, sitting for long periods of time, standing, walking, repetitive motion tasks, exposure to loud noises, temperature extremes, hazardous chemicals and fumes
including waste and risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job.
Shift
Monday – Friday typical working hours, for example 8:30am – 5:00pm. Some
nights and weekends shift work may also be required to meet project demands.
Job Summary
Are you ready to be part of cutting-edge research at the heart of one of the nation’s premier institutions? The Institute for Decarbonization and Energy Advancement (IDEA) at the University of Kentucky (UK) is on the lookout for dynamic and innovative Senior Research Engineers to join our world top tier team with a positive, motivating and rewarding working environment, modeled as a 21st century “Bell laboratory” on emissions and sustainability at UK . This is an opportunity to participate on projects 3-5 years in length initially and implement your ideas from conception to demonstration and ultimately to scale-up and commercialization later on.
About Us:
At UK IDEA, we pride ourselves on tackling some of the most pressing environmental and energy challenges. Our institute, backed by a rich history since 2006 and currently funded at $5-7M annually, is at the forefront of research innovation. Read more about the group’s accomplishments by clicking here.
Position Overview: Senior Research Engineer, Process/Manufacturing Engineer on Glass Production CO2 Capture:
With assignment to DE-FE0032460, Application of Engineering Scale UK CO2 Capture to Glass Production Facility – provide process engineering/ manufacturing engineering skills to ensure that project requirements are met including reporting, milestones, deliverables, and success criteria. This is an opportunity to lead and contribute to impactful research projects, ensuring project milestones and requirements are met.
With assignment to DE-FE0032460, Application of Engineering Scale UK CO2 Capture to Glass Production Facility, provide process engineering/ manufacturing engineering skills to ensure that milestones and project requirements are met including reporting, milestones, deliverables, success criteria.
Duties and Responsibilities
Acting as Project Manager and Process Engineer/ Manufacturing Engineer
  • Provide process engineering/ manufacturing engineering to the project from beginning to end including project planning, agreements, analyses, design, fabrication, delivery, construction, start-up, operation and testing, and data collection and analysis, ensuring that process objectives and requirements are met
  • Prepare PFD on UK CO2 capture process
  • Review PI&Ds, equipment specifications, and layout provided by external project partners
  • Perform project coordination with subcontractors on techno-economic analysis and environmental, and health and safety assessment
  • Commission installed process, troubleshoot as necessary, perform acceptance testing, ensure day-to-day operational success
  • Troubleshoot process and operations with good mechanical ability, analytical methods, and root cause analysis
  • Assist PI on resource planning and execution


As the Lead Author
  • Works with PI to meet all project reporting requirements: monthly, quarterly, final, topical reports, testing and operating plans, technology maturation plans, technology gap analyses, and presentations as applicable.
  • Primary author on at least one submitted peer-reviewed journal paper.
  • Provides monthly reports and presentations.
  • Performs data reduction, in-depth analysis, and data interpretation.
  • Presents project-related papers and work at conferences.

Why Join Us:
At UK IDEA, you will experience rewarding and fulfilling work with high job satisfaction, intellectual stimulation, and opportunities for performance-based promotions. Collaborate with globally recognized researchers, enjoy flexibility in pursuing personal research interests, and be part of a vibrant and growing research institute.
UK and Lexington
UK has been recognized as a Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award recipient for the sixth (6th) consecutive year and has earned Forbes ranking for Best Employers for Diversity, Best Employers for Women, America’s Best Large Employers, and recognition as a Military Friendly School.
UK has also been recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for the sixth (6th) consecutive year, in large part due to Compensation & Benefits, Faculty & Staff Well-being, Shared Governance, Faculty Experience, and Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging. In addition to your take-home pay, your benefits package is a major component of your total compensation at UK. These benefits include flexible work arrangements; our 200 percent match on eligible retirement contributions; competitive health, dental, and vision coverage; tuition benefits for classes at UK, and much more.
UK, located in Lexington, KY, is the ninth largest economic company in the state. Lexington has been ranked as one of the nation’s best places to live and work, and offers a vibrant community for professionals and their families. Lexington is safe, affordable, and offers excellent education opportunities, and is home to several Fortune 500 companies and the University of Kentucky. More information regarding Lexington can be found at: https://vimeo.com/302892787
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate must be safety conscious, self-motivated, reliable and able to travel to multiple locations. It is vital that this position collaborates with fellow technicians and researchers and have the ability to work both independently and with a team. Because of compelling public safety requirements, this position may require pre-employment drug screening and follow-up random drug and alcohol screenings.
Seize this opportunity to be at the forefront of research excellence at the University of Kentucky! Apply now to be a part of our innovative team and contribute to a sustainable and prosperous future.
Please note: A complete application submission includes a UK application, Resume, Cover Letter, Academic Transcript, and a Peer-Reviewed Journal Publication. The Peer-Reviewed Journal Publication should be uploaded in the Applicant Documents section labeled “Specific Request 1.”
The Department of Energy (DOE) requires that all foreign nationals associated with this grant be submitted for review and consideration. The successful candidate will be expected to satisfy the outlined requirements for foreign nationals. A “foreign national” is defined by DOE as any person who is not a U.S. citizen by birth or naturalization. To further understand the details of these requirements, please go to: https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/100-series/0142.3-BOrder-b/@@images/file .
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Job Requirements
  • Be able to work in multiple Lexington offices with travel to Pennsylvania site and put in full days of work there.
  • Occasional shift work, as assigned, to meet project requirements.
  • Maintains knowledge of and follows all UK, group and host site policies and procedures.
  • To meet project requirements, lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects, climb stairs and ladders, work outdoors, wear all PPE, sitting for long periods of time, standing, and walking.
  • Adept at computer and engineering software use.
  • Previous experience with process equipment (heat exchangers, pumps, blowers, etc), process instrumentation (temperature, pressure, pH, flow, etc), process controls (LabView, DeltaV, PLCs)
  • Knowledge of amine-based CO2 capture solvent chemistry, speciation and physical properties.
  • Knowledge of chemical process unit operations.
  • Knowledge of advanced mathematical concepts and modelling.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally, written.
  • Has regular meeting and training attendance.
  • Accepts other responsibilities, as assigned or as needed.
  • Maintains positive interaction with colleagues and external contacts.
  • Maintains a clean, clutter-free, organized, professional work/laboratory spaces and office environments.
  • Frequent unsolicited reporting of progress and results, daily or weekly.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
PhD and four (4) years of related experience preferred including: experience with carbon capture; CO2 capture; hydrogen production; H2 production; engineering; higher education; process engineering; scale-up engineering; manufacturing engineering; and/or research and development
Deadline to Apply 02/25/2024
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