Senior Research Engineer/UK IDEA at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

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University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

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Job Title	Senior Research Engineer/UK IDEA
Requisition Number	RE46088
Working Title
Department Name	8H755:UK IDEA
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	48
Salary Range	$62,941-103,834/year
Type of Position	Staff
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Required Education	MS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:	https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience	1 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification	None
Physical Requirements	To meet project requirements, lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects, climb stairs and ladders, work outdoors, wear all PPE, sitting for long periods of time, standing, walking, repetitive motion tasks, exposure to loud noises, temperature extremes, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste and risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job.
Shift	Monday – Friday typical working hours, for example 8:00am – 5:00pm (40 hours/week). Some nights and weekends shift work may also be required to meet project demands.
Job Summary	Are you ready to be part of cutting-edge research at the heart of one of the nation’s premier institutions? The Institute for Decarbonization and Energy Advancement (IDEA) at the University of Kentucky (UK) is on the lookout for dynamic and innovative researchers to join our world top tier team with a positive, motivating and rewarding working environment, modeled as a 21st century “Bell Laboratory” on emissions and sustainability. This is an opportunity to participate on projects 3–5 years in length, initially, and implement your ideas from conception to demonstration and ultimately to scale-up and commercialization. About Us: At UK IDEA, we pride ourselves on tackling some of the most pressing environmental and energy challenges. Our institute, backed by a rich history since 2006 and currently funded at $5-7M annually, is at the forefront of research innovation. Recently ranked No. 6 on the 2023 list of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes, and recognized as a Great College to Work For, for five consecutive years, the University of Kentucky provides an exceptional work environment. Read more about the group’s accomplishments at: http://uknow.uky.edu/research/unique-public-private-research-consortium-established-caer-co2-capture-pioneers. Benefits Beyond Compare: When you join our team, you not only become part of groundbreaking research but also gain access to a comprehensive benefits package. Enjoy a 200 percent match on eligible retirement contributions, competitive health, dental, and vision coverage, tuition benefits for classes at UK, and more. About this Position: With assignment to DE-FE0032460, Application of Engineering Scale UK CO2 Capture to Glass Production Facility, this position will provide process engineering/manufacturing engineering skills to ensure that milestones and project requirements are met including reporting, milestones, deliverables, and success criteria. Duties and Responsibilities Acting as Project Manager and Process Engineer/ Manufacturing Engineer Provide process engineering/ manufacturing engineering to the project from beginning to end including project planning, agreements, analyses, design, fabrication, delivery, construction, start-up, operation and testing, and data collection and analysis, ensuring that process objectives and requirements are met Prepare PFD on UK CO2 capture process Review PI&Ds, equipment specifications, and layout provided by external project partner Perform project coordination with subcontractors on techno-economic analysis and environmental, and health and safety assessmen Commission installed process, troubleshoot as necessary, perform acceptance testing, ensure day-to-day operational success Troubleshoot process and operations with good mechanical ability, analytical methods, and root cause analysis Assist PI on resource planning and execution As the Lead Author Work with PI to meet all project reporting requirements: monthly, quarterly, final, topical reports, testing and operating plans, technology maturation plans, technology gap analyses, and presentations as applicable. Primary author on at least one submitted peer-reviewed journal paper. Provide monthly reports and presentations. Perform data reduction, in-depth analysis, and data interpretation. Present project-related papers and work at conferences. Job Requirements Be able to work in multiple Lexington offices with travel to Pennsylvania site and put in full days of work there. Occasional shift work, as assigned, to meet project requirements. Maintain knowledge of and follow all UK, group and host site policies and procedures. To meet project requirements, lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects, climb stairs and ladders, work outdoors, wear all PPE, sitting for long periods of time, standing, and walking. Adept at computer and engineering software use. Previous experience with process equipment (heat exchangers, pumps, blowers, etc), process instrumentation (temperature, pressure, pH, flow, etc), process controls (LabView, DeltaV, PLCs) Knowledge of amine-based CO2 capture solvent chemistry, speciation and physical properties. Knowledge of chemical process unit operations. Knowledge of advanced mathematical concepts and modelling. Ability to communicate effectively orally, written. Have regular meeting and training attendance. Accept other responsibilities, as assigned or as needed. Maintain positive interaction with colleagues and external contacts. Maintain a clean, clutter-free, organized, professional work/laboratory spaces and office environments. Provide frequent, unsolicited reporting of progress and results, daily or weekly. Why Join Us: At UK IDEA, you will experience rewarding and fulfilling work with high job satisfaction, intellectual stimulation, and opportunities for performance-based promotions. Collaborate with globally recognized researchers, enjoy flexibility in pursuing personal research interests, and be part of a vibrant and growing research institute. Qualifications: The ideal candidate must be safety conscious, self-motivated, reliable and able to work in multiple locations. It is vital that this position collaborates with fellow researchers and has the ability to work both independently and with a team. Because of compelling public safety requirements, this position may require pre-employment drug screening and follow-up random drug and alcohol screenings. Seize this opportunity to be at the forefront of research excellence at the University of Kentucky! Apply now to be a part of our innovative team and contribute to a sustainable and prosperous future. The Department of Energy (DOE) requires that all foreign nationals associated with this grant be submitted for review and consideration. The successful candidate will be expected to satisfy the outlined requirements for foreign nationals. A “foreign national” is defined by DOE as any person who is not a U.S. citizen by birth or naturalization. To further understand the details of these requirements, please go to: https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/100-series/0142.3-BOrder-b/@@images/file.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	Be able to work in multiple Lexington offices with travel to Pennsylvania site and put in full days of work there. Occasional shift work, as assigned, to meet project requirements. Maintain knowledge of and follows all UK, group and host site policies and procedures. To meet project requirements, lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects, climb stairs and ladders, work outdoors, wear all PPE, sitting for long periods of time, standing, and walking. Adept at computer and engineering software use. Previous experience with process equipment (heat exchangers, pumps, blowers, etc), process instrumentation (temperature, pressure, pH, flow, etc), process controls (LabView, DeltaV, PLCs) Knowledge of amine-based CO2 capture solvent chemistry, speciation and physical properties. Knowledge of chemical process unit operations. Knowledge of advanced mathematical concepts and modelling. Ability to communicate effectively orally, written. Have regular meeting and training attendance. Accept other responsibilities, as assigned or as needed. Maintain positive interaction with colleagues and external contacts. Maintain a clean, clutter-free, organized, professional work/laboratory spaces and office environments. Provide frequent unsolicited reporting of progress and results, daily or weekly.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	PhD Preferred.
Deadline to Apply	07/21/2024
University Community of Inclusion	The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all - identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Which best describes your experience in project management?
   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
   • More than 5 years
2. * Please explain your experience in project management.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * This position may require pre-employment drug screening as well as post-hire random drug and alcohol screening. Are you aware of this potential requirement?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * This position requires the ability to work in multiple Lexington offices with travel to the Pennsylvania site, putting in full days of work there. Will you be able to fulfil this requirement?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
   • HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
   • InsightIntoDiversity.com
   • Latinosinhighered.com
   • Indeed.com
   • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
   • UK Job Fair
   • None of the Above

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Required Documents

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Optional Documents

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