SOLUGEN
14549 Minetta St., Houston TX 77035
POSITION
Control Systems/Production Engineer
ABOUT SOLUGEN:
Solugen, Inc. is a revolutionary technology company seeking to use biology to transform the chemicals industry. Solugen was founded in 2016 and is a post-Series B venture-backed startup company supported by renowned venture capital firms including Founders Fund, Fifty Years, Refactor, and Y Combinator. Located in Houston, Texas, Solugen is currently scaling up its manufacturing facility to use its chemienzymatic process to manufacture biobased chemistries for water treatment, agriculture, and personal care. Solugen currently has 50+ full time employees.
MISSION
Solugen's mission is to decarbonize chemicals manufacturing. As a first step, Solugen is building a 10,000 tpy first commercial plant with the potential to offset up to 37,000 tpy of carbon dioxide equivalents. I&E Techs are proficient in I&E maintenance and construction work processes required for the safe, accurate and efficient operation of pipeline systems. They coordinate their own work and work with other team members or contractors in performing daily I&E maintenance work processes. They act on their own initiative to identify and correct workplace hazards, unsafe practices, security violations or environmental concerns. I&E Techs may act as a field team liaison with Subject Matter Experts and perform link pin or link pin type responsibilities. I&E Techs are process-oriented with a focus on results. They apply technical and business principles and use quality tools and methods to make independent decisions in performing daily work.
KEY OUTCOMES 1.Use the basic technical principles to determine the cause of system equipment problems and make the required repairs or arrange for additional diagnostic and/or repair support. 2.Diagnosing and repair work on basic instrumentation and low voltage systems. 3.Develop and perform routine maintenance checks. 4.Perform, or direct the performance of a variety of skilled I&E work including installing, disassembling, assembling, inspecting, repairing, altering, calibrating and occasionally fabricating parts for pipeline system equipment and facilities. 5.Understand Company, industry, agency and Government codes, practices, regulations and standards and obtain all necessary licenses and certificates pertaining to work performed. 6.Perform routine troubleshooting and I&E maintenance repairs on assigned pipeline system equipment and facilities. 7.Use drawings, blueprints, manuals and other technical references and perform arithmetic computations in the performance of daily work. 8.Assist in the training and coaching of other team members in routine I&E skills associated with assigned pipeline systems. 9.May coordinate the inspection, performance and documentation of facilities compliance checks, and track compliance checklists. Perform compliance inspections and participate in agency inspections. 10.Assist Specialists in verifying programs and programming changes. 11.Troubleshoot PLC and flow computers/Remote Terminal Units (RTU) 12.Maintaining instrument software 13.Assist with commissioning and issues 14.Assist in communication issues management, instrumentation, control, tele-metering, and electrical systems. 15.This position requires driving on a routine basis and is subject to callouts. KEY COMPETENCIES
JOB SPECIFIC
Allen Bradley Compactlogix programming experience is a critical competency requirement
Attention to detail and organization.
Good communication, negotiation, leadership, and project management skills with the desire to further develop these skills as the company grows.
Commitment to safe workplace goals and practices that ensure operational integrity, including compliance with all regulatory policies and procedures.
Comfortable following safety protocols and wearing personal protective equipment—including hard hats, gloves, earplugs, and respirators--in work zones.
Good familiarity with Office products as well as a general level of comfort with online communication and work management platforms such as Dropbox, Google Doc, and Slack.
Advanced understanding of project management execution and scheduling software (e.g. Microsoft Project, Primavera)
Analytical approach to problem solving, with a focus on managing a team environment with attention to results and a sense of urgency.
COMPANY SPECIFIC
Ask a lot of questions, be curious, and have insights into your work
Be nimble, embrace the speed and ambiguity of startup culture.
A passion for green chemistry and fighting climate change.
Ability to self-manage and set your own priorities and schedule.
Be comfortable working in multiple roles.
Emphasize safety above all else.
Respect for others.
Creative problem solving.
Willingness to learn and research new engineering/science concepts.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineer/Electrical Engineer preferred or related field and minimum 5 years full-time experience working as a E&I Technician