Process Engineer

Westwin Elements is pioneering the future of domestic nickel refining to support the clean energy transition. As a Process Engineer, you will play a critical role in optimizing refinery operations and contributing to a historic, first-of-its-kind industrial project in the United States.

Westwin Elements offers a highly competitive compensation package, including 100% employer-paid medical, vision, and dental benefits, as well as restricted stock units (RSUs) for new hires, providing a meaningful opportunity to participate in the company’s long-term growth.

Westwin Elements is seeking a Process Engineer to support the development and optimization of America’s first nickel refinery. This role will focus on process design, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement to ensure safe and effective refinery operations. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in process engineering, preferably within refining, chemical processing, or metals production.

• Assist in the design, development, and optimization of refining processes to improve efficiency and product quality.
• Analyze process data and troubleshoot operational issues to enhance plant performance.
• Work closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to implement process improvements.
• Support the commissioning and startup of process equipment and systems.
• Develop and maintain process flow diagrams (PFDs), pipe & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and mass/energy balances.
• Develop process simulations, mass and energy balances, and technical evaluations for plant operations.
• Perform engineering calculations such as equipment and line sizing.
• Aid equipment technology selections.
• Troubleshoot plant operations and recommend improvements based on data analysis and operational insights.
• Support commissioning and startup activities for the refinery, ensuring smooth transitions from design to operation.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and industry regulations.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies for process optimization.
• Assist in cost reduction initiatives while maintaining operational effectiveness.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in process engineering within refining, metals, mining, or chemical processing.
• Familiarity with process modeling software (Aspen Plus, HYSYS, or similar).
• Knowledge of mass and energy balances, thermodynamics, and reaction kinetics.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced startup environment.

The pay range for this role is: 130, USD per year(Remote)