Lead Mechanical Engineer

Founded in 2019, Brimstone is an innovative industrial startup with a proprietary, efficient, and deeply decarbonized process for producing Ordinary Portland Cement. We’re now growing our all-star team of sharp, mission-driven, collaborative professionals as we continue to refine our process and move towards construction of our first production facilities.

Job Brief

The Lead Mechanical Engineer on the Engineering team will be responsible for design of capital projects spanning from pilot to full industrial scale facilities. This role will include leading the specification, procurement, and construction of capital equipment.  Additionally, this role will include management of Engineering Procurement and Construction firms preparing various studies and design packages. Equipment to be specified will span from comminution, hydrometallurgical, and pyrometallurgical applications.  This position reports to the Director of Engineering Projects. Periodic Travel required to Oakland Office and vendor facilities for Factory Acceptance Testing.  Initial work location will be in Reno, which will transition to the Reno/Tahoe Industrial Complex or surrounding areas as construction and site improvements commence.  

This role is based in Reno, Nevada as an on-site position.

Key Focus Areas of the role may include:

• Develop design standards and templates for use in EPC managed projects

• Design and advise on piping and pumping systems in slurry applications

• Design and advise on solids handling equipment in various applications

• Partner with EPC firms to execute studies, design packages, safety evaluations, and issued for construction packages

• Responsible for the development of Safe Operating Procedures as a member of the technical team

• Train Operations and maintenance personnel on safe equipment operations

• Analyze various types of plant data to determine continuous improvement strategies

• Coordinate with construction contractors throughout the building process.

• Troubleshooting equipment in a continuous operating environment, including pumps, mixers, crushers, mills, kilns, and other reactor equipment

For this role, we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering.

• 8+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience in process, mining, mineral processing, or cement industries

• Ability to evaluate, design, and modify solids handling equipment

• History of specification of mechanical equipment and packaged systems

• Ability to work with manufacturing firms for fabrication of skid mounted and miscellaneous metal equipment

• Strong organizational and management skills and history of mentoring

• Prior experience with capital project execution including specifications, datasheets, process equipment validation, and procurement

• History with slurry handling or related fluid systems

• History of managing third party vendors including EPC firms, vendors, and contractors

• Experience with industrial scale processes and equipment in operation

• Technical writing proficiency

• Team Player with a history of cross collaborative project design work

• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

• Ability to lift general instrumentation up to 20 lbs

Additional skills that are preferred but not required:

• Electrical experience with mechanical systems for more advanced troubleshooting

• Experience with Kilns and other large rotating equipment

• HVAC system design and troubleshooting

• Design experience with tools, fixtures, and machining equipment

• Largely self-directed workflow development with a bias towards solution development and action

Compensation, Benefits, and Perks

• Salary range for this role is $138,000 - 160,000 / year

• Company equity

• 401k retirement plan with 3% company contribution

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents

• Mental health benefits

• Generous paid time off policy

• 12-weeks of parental leave

• A fun, diverse, and talented team focused on making the biggest impact possible on climate change

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Brimstone is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. We seek to build a unique team of individuals and create an environment where all backgrounds and experiences are respected and appreciated. We credit our success to the values that we uphold, and to the different perspectives each team member brings every day.  We would never intentionally discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. 

We strive to provide an inclusive candidate experience. If there are any reasonable accommodations that you may need during the interview process, please let us know.