Senior Process Engineer

The Senior Process Engineer will help lead the design, development, and optimization of surface facilities across Fervo's portfolio of geothermal energy developments. This role will be responsible for providing input into projects' assessments and initiation. The Process Engineer will participate in multidiscipline teams to support early phase project development as well as brownfield project optimization efforts and will liaise with maintenance, operations, and subsurface teams. This position will report directly to our Senior Process Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Executing design and specification of Organic Rankine Cycle geothermal power plant facilities, existing production facility upgrades, pipelines, gathering systems and well-pads
• Develop design deliverables such as: process design basis, process-control documents, process simulations, material balances, PFDs (process flow diagrams), P&IDs (piping & instrumentation diagrams), equipment lists and data sheets, cause & effect documentation, and engineering calculations (hydraulics, initial equipment sizing, etc.)
• Engaging and maintaining relationships with major equipment suppliers to optimize facility design and researching better technologies with innovation mindset
• Acting as the primary process lead during negotiations of major surface facility equipment supply contracts
• Identifying continuous improvement opportunities and executing ongoing continuous improvement measures to improve the safety and O&M of the facility
• Lead and/or participate in Risk Assessments, PHA, and Incident Investigations/Learning Teams
• Provide direct and impartial feedback to ensure corporate and industry code compliance
• Support Project Teams and Operations in the commissioning, performance testing and start-up of new/modified facilities
• Manage and interpret data and results from multiple projects

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Chemical or Mechanical)
• 10+ years of process engineering experience
• Demonstrated experience with process operations
• Experience with Control Philosophy/Narrative design (must have)
• Ability to utilize critical software for plant monitoring and modeling (such as Aspen, HYSYS, Pro II, ProMax, ProTreat, etc.), as well as for project design, execution, and management
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings (P&ID, PFD, HMB, One-Lines, well diagrams, etc.)
• A working knowledge of process, plant and equipment applicable codes and standards
• Effective written and verbal presentation and communication skills
• Ability to lead engineering efforts and work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Experience with identification and evaluation of new technologies and their incorporation into facility projects
• Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to travel to various field locations and Fervo office locations up to 25% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

• Geothermal facilities experience; Power-Generation facilities experience
• Expertise with a wide range of renewable energy types; Familiarity with subsurface science and drilling
• Trained in/ experienced in process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, Agile)
• Experience with pipeline and gathering facility design
• 5+ years of experience in technical areas related to facilities, pipeline, pump selection, design

Location

Fervo Energy is headquartered in Houston, TX with growing offices in Oakland, CA, Golden, CO, Reno, NV, and Salt Lake City, UT. This position will be eligible for some hybrid work flexibility, but regular in-office presence at the Houston or Reno offices will be required. Travel is required for this position.