Process Engineer - Gas Systems

About Divert

Divert, Inc. is an impact technology company on a mission to Protect the Value of Food™. The company creates advanced technologies and sustainable infrastructure to prevent wasted food, driving social and environmental impact.

Today, the U.S. alone generates more than 100 million tons of wasted food annually, with over 50% going to landfills or incinerators. What’s more, wasted food contributes 8% to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Divert is tackling these crises head on, delivering immense progress towards eliminating wasted food through its unique solutions – from converting wasted food into renewable fuels to feeding those in need.

Divert works with the top retailers in the industry, including Ahold Delhaize, Albertsons, CVS, Kroger, Target, and others, and nearly 5,400 retail stores across the U.S., providing technology, logistics, and anaerobic digestion facilities to help retailers reach their sustainability goals. The company processes more than 232,000 tons of wasted food a year and, through its collaboration with some of the nation’s largest food retailers and relationships with local food banks and nonprofits, Divert has facilitated the donation of more than 10 million pounds of food to people, rather than going to waste.

Process Engineer - Gas Systems

• Leading design development of biogas handling and upgrading facilities for projects currently under development and as well as projects in the queue, including:
  • Issuing requests for proposals (RFPs) and managing technology/vendor selection for biogas handling equipment including upgrader units, flares, blowers/compressors, analyzers, etc.
  • Working closely with vendors, contractors, and other internal disciplines throughout project scope development and ensuring seamless integration with the balance of the plant.
  • Developing commissioning plans and assist in facility commissioning and start-up.
• Sliding in as the biogas and RNG systems subject matter expert to immediately support optimization, troubleshooting, and constraint busting for existing facilities.
  • Providing routine and ad hoc guidance to site teams operating existing RNG facilities.
  • Identifying, scoping, and developing improvement projects for existing systems.
• Participating in commercial and regulatory discussions and keeping up to date with evolving standards. Understanding the impacts of product specifications, customer requirements, permit conditions, and renewable energy credit programs on the design of Divert’s RNG facilities.
• Screening alternative and/or novel approaches to biogas utilization.

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or similar from an accredited program
• 4 to 6 years experience in designing or operating biogas upgrading / renewable natural gas production facilities.
• Must be able to travel 25% across the US.
• Strong leadership skills, independent thinking, strong organizational and planning abilities and excellent analytical and problem solving skills are essential
• Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication
• Desire to continue to grow with progressive and entrepreneurial organization
• Impeccable execution skills. Say what you’ll do and do what you said

What will set you apart:

• Direct experience designing and/or operating facilities in the waste processing industry - including anaerobic digestion and biogas upgrade.
• Experience in large and small companies - trained properly, but can now work with less support.
• Experience with waste, food waste, anaerobic digestion, biogas.
• Experience and comfort with multiple and blended contracting methods.

What's In It For You?

• Compensation Range: $115 - $130K annually
• Health, Vision and Dental Benefits (effective the first of the month following your date of hire!)
• Life Insurance
• 401K with Safe Harbor company match
• Paid Time Off
• Opportunities for Advancement with a Rapidly Growing, Mission-Driven Organization

Location / Work Setting: Remote or Hybrid; (Columbus, OH is preferred location)

Divert Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.