Team Lead Process Engineering

RIFT is an innovative startup focused on decarbonizing the heat-intensive industry with our groundbreaking Iron Fuel Technology. We are looking for a Team Lead Process Engineering who will apply their technical expertise and take a leading role in developing our team.

How you make an impact

As a Team Lead Process Engineering, you play a crucial role in the process design and development of our innovative Iron Fuel systems. You will be part of the technical side of our (EPC) projects while also serving as team leader. In this role, you are responsible for a team Process Engineers, while also collaborating closely with Project Management, HR, and the Team Leads of other disciplines.

What you do as a Team Lead Process Engineering

• You collaborate with the Project Manager to prepare (EPC) projects, carefully assigning your team according to project needs and employee suitability.
• You work with HR to ensure your team has the necessary knowledge and capacity to execute the required projects, both in the short and long term.
• You coach both junior and experienced process engineers in their personal development.
• You determine the requirements systems must meet for optimal performance.
• You design chemical processes from concept to P&ID level.
• You collaborate with the Technical Project Manager on feasibility studies and conceptual designs (FEL/FEED studies).
• You actively participate in the startup of systems, ensuring safety and operability.
• You contribute to safety studies (HAZOP, LOPA, and SIL) to identify safety risks and ensure your colleagues can work safely.

Why you make a difference? You...

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  Bring at least 3 years of experience in process engineering within the heat, energy production, (petro)chemical, or similar industries.
• Have knowledge and experience with software and systems used in process engineering.
• Can motivate and clearly inform others with your effective communication style, both within your process team and to project management.
• Are proficient in both Dutch and English.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Technology, Energy Technology, or a comparable field/experience.