Join us on our journey towards enabling a greener future.
If the world is to achieve its target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to net zero, then aviation cannot be left out. One of the most difficult sectors to decarbonise, we at Metafuels have developed a new and innovative, breakthrough technology “aerobrew” for the production of sustainable aviation fuel based on renewable energy and feedstocks. As we continue with our mission to develop and deploy aerobrew technology we are expanding our teams as we scale the process from the pilot stage to full scale commercial production plants. If tackling the global climate challenge in harmony with the earth’s ability to sustain human activity, without compromising on biodiversity, appeals to you as a professional we would like to hear from you.
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The Role
As our Project Engineer you will play an integral role in the development and commercialisation of our proprietary aerobrew sustainable aviation fuel production process. Activities will span, project development as well as project implementation starting with our first-of-a-kind pioneer plants and continuing through scale-up to full commercial plants. This is a key role in supporting Metafuels in achieving its ambition of enabling affordable aviation for all without it costing the earth.
Job Description:
You will be part of Metafuels’ operations team, reporting to the head of operations. You will be at the heart of development of a new technology that will help to solve one of the toughest engineering challenges in the global energy transition, namely the decarbonisation of aviation. You will play a major role in the creation of value for Metafuels through supporting the implementing of aerobrew projects at various sites around the world.
In Metafuels’ projects you will be an integral part of the project management team supporting the project manager with essential administrative processes, technical knowledge, and direction for all engineering activities. You will:
- coordinate and steer the work performance, interaction and communication flow between the individual disciplines of the multi-discipline project execution teams
- provide project engineering & execution expertise to Metafuels’ projects during project development (front end loading – FEL) as well as implementation phases
- overview each project scope and act as a representative of the engineering teams ensuring technical accuracy in project execution in all phases
- be the technical co-ordinator for suppliers, partners and EPC contractors starting with FEL studies and reaching through execution, commissioning and operation of the plants
Responsibilities & Activities
General:
- Ensure that all engineering activities are executed within schedule and budget, and meet all applicable quality and safety standards
- Ensure the application of cost competitive execution techniques in the projects
- Ensure that project execution teams implement the optimum selection of engineering systems and tools required for the smooth operation of company’s project activities
- Ensure the proper translation of strategic initiatives into procedures to be implemented on projects and be involved in the development of engineering standards
Projects:
- Provide project engineering activities in support of Metafuels’ project development activities through FEL 1-3 up to project investment decisions
- Fulfil the role of the project engineer in the implementation of Metafuels’ projects following investment decisions
- Establish and maintain project controls metrics, including scheduling, cost control, QA/QC
- Supervise/coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams, including internal and external resources
- Review project specifications to insure technical requirements are met
- Manage and coordinate the clarification of design & execution questions from suppliers and sub-contractors
- Issue project work task instructions, project schedules and quality plans
- Support the start-up of plants, and potentially lead as Start-up Manager
Skills and Requirements
- Accredited engineering degree, BSc or MSc with a minimum 5 years of relevant experience
- Experience in engineering design for equipment and instruments (particularly compressors, columns, reactors, pumps, vessels and heat exchangers)
- Experience in project execution and implementation
- Experience with management of external engineering teams during project execution, as well as on-site commissioning experience would be advantageous
- Being generally current on latest scientific and engineering methods
- Good understanding of process technologies (esp. hydrocarbon processes)
- Good understanding of project cost aspects and typical contractual terms and conditions
- Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written/internal and external)
- English language skills (verbal and written), German language skills advantageous
- Willingness to travel
Company description
Metafuels is a Swiss start-up focused on affordable decarbonisation of aviation. The company has developed a power to fuels process, aerobrew, for the production of sustainable aviation fuel starting with renewable power and sustainably sourced CO2. The company is engaging with various strategic partners for the development of the first pioneer projects that will produce the first aerobrew sustainable aviation fuel for the market. The company has a relaxed informal style but has a steely determination to achieve its objectives.
Location
The position will be based in Switzerland in the Zürich area.
