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Who we are:    Electra is  reinventing ironmaking from the ground up   with  a breakthrough  electrochemical technology that produces  high purity  clean iron and critical co - minerals. With two operating pilots in Boulder  and  a new demonstration facility  underway  in Jefferson County,  we’re  on track to reach commercial scale by the end of the decade. Backed by over $300 million and strategic partnerships with global leaders across mining, steel, and big tech, momentum is on our side .    Recognized by Fast Company as a Most Innovative Company and a Next Big Thing in Tech, and named one of TIME’s 100 Climate Leaders,  we’re  building a company shaping the future of industry.  If  y ou’re   looking to make an impact and join a team  t hat’s   driven, focused, and scaling, we want to hear from you. What you will do:   The Senior Process Development Engineer on the process engineering team will contribute to the design and testing of chemical and hydrometallurgical processes across a variety of scales, from bench-scale proof-of-concept to Electra’s iron-refining pilot plant.   Responsibilities include: Lead projects to study and scale up new processes at laboratory and pilot scale, including: designing new chemical processing systems, designing experiments to prove out novel concepts, and producing data to inform system scale-up   Designing new chemical process systems: developing mass and energy balances, drawing P&IDs, specifying equipment, and building systems   Contribute to process hazard analyses by contributing and leading HAZOPs, FMEAs, and other hazard reviews   Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to effectively communicate design requirements for novel chemical processing systems   Collect and synthesize experimental data, and present results to guide engineering and business decisions   Commission and troubleshoot new equipment   Maintain a safe working environment and lead safety assessments of new equipment and operations   Read, understand, and comply with all workplace health and safety policies, safe work practices, and company policies and procedures   Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor   What we need you to bring to the team:     Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, mining/metallurgical engineering, or chemistry, or related   8 years of industry experience in process design, including mass and energy balances, reaction kinetics, thermodynamics, separations, and fluid flow. (Excludes Internships and co-ops) Experience leading process-engineering projects and serving as a subject-matter expert Demonstrated success implementing safety measures for gas- and liquid-processing systems High proficiency with process simulation software and the ability to use models to inform experimental predictions Strong ability to analyze complex experimental data, recognize important patterns, and communicate results clearly to both technical and non‑technical teams Solid experience in analytical chemistry and applying it to troubleshoot challenging experimental issues and choose the right approaches Good working knowledge of fluid power systems, such as pumps, valves, and heat‑exchange equipment, and how they fit into larger mechanical or process setups Hands‑on experience using power tools and basic fabrication methods to build or modify custom equipment to support testing or development work Experience coordinating with external vendors, tracking progress, and ensuring contracted work is delivered accurately and on schedule Proficient in, or able to quickly pick up, Mi