Process Engineer

About The Company

www.acegreenrecycling.com

If you’re passionate about clean technology, sustainability, and innovation to have a real-world impact, Ace is the right place. Join us and together we will build the future greener and more sustainable.

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• Develop process flowsheets (PFDs), P&IDs, and mass and energy balances for battery recycling processes.
• Prepare technical documentation, including a process design package (PDP) for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support scale-up to establish commercial-scale plants, including detailed process engineering calculations.
• Support commissioning, startup, and validation of new process lines and systems.
• Collaborate with the team on equipment sizing, selection, integration, and testing.
• Evaluate and optimise reactions, reagent usage, and chemical kinetics for metal extraction and separation.
• Participate in HAZOP reviews, technology risk assessments, and root cause analyses; implement corrective actions to maintain product quality and operational reliability.
• Analyse process data to drive continuous improvement in yield, throughput, energy consumption, and chemical usage.
• Work cross-functionally with R&D, operations, and quality assurance teams to ensure seamless integration of processes.
• Ensure all processes meet environmental, health, and safety regulations, and promote a culture of safety across all engineering activities.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to skill development within the team.

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in process engineering; EPC firm background preferred, but not required.
• Familiarity with recycling processes, solid-liquid separation, crystallisation, and electrochemical systems is preferred.
• Experience with process modelling software (e.g. Aspen Plus) and AutoCAD preferred..
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills. Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams with an “One Team” mindset.

Why Join Us?

ACE is a young and fast-growing organisation that is a perfect fit for ambitious people looking for an exciting job at an organisation where business and sustainability go together. ACE is dedicated to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace.

• Gain hands-on experience in designing, optimising, and scaling industrial processes for sustainability-focused manufacturing.
• Work closely with engineering and operations teams to implement efficiency improvements.
• Contribute to the development of innovative process solutions that align with ACE’s mission and environmental goals.