Lead Mechanical Engineer

44.01 is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will play a vital role in the design, development, and optimization of Mechanical Equipment Design, particularly in MVP (Minimal Viable Product) development. Your expertise and innovative approach will be instrumental in helping us achieve operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and sustainable solutions.

You will work closely with the Project Development team in the planning, Design, and execution of the CO2 injection Facility.

The role will also involve active engagement with technology partners, vendors, regulators, and stakeholders to ensure the successful integration of systems on the ground.

What You'll Do

• Develop and oversee the design and analysis of mechanical systems, including pressure vessels, Heaters / Vaporizers, Dissolution modules, pumps, and compressors, to meet project specifications and industry standards.
• Work closely with contractors and vendors to review and evaluate bids, negotiate contracts, and monitor project progress, ensuring adherence to budget and schedule.
• Collaborate with the Project Development team to understand business goals, technical requirements, and challenges related to Project development.
• Collaborate with the R&D team to translate conceptual designs into prototypes.
• Conduct thorough analysis and evaluation of existing mechanical Design, identifying areas for improvement and proposing innovative solutions to enhance efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
• Provide technical guidance and expertise to the Team, and offer insights and recommendations for optimising Design, including equipment and material Selection.
• Conduct a cost-benefit analysis to evaluate the viability and potential impact of proposed Designs.
• Define the Project Scope of work to achieve the Project objectives.
• Review / Develop Mechanical Engineering deliverables such as design basis, data sheets, specifications, MRs, RFQs, TBEs and Bill of Quantity.
• Actively participate in Project Workshops ( HAZID, Design Reviews, HAZOP, Plot Plan, Constructability, and other workshops).
• Review technology partners & Engineering Consultants deliverables.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement best practices to optimise energy consumption and lower operational carbon footprint.
• Participate in contract reviews and provide required inputs to the Project Development Manager.
• Implement cost-effective measures to deliver value engineering and design optimisation where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with the company’s quality and HSE procedures.
• Train and guide Junior mechanical engineering staff.

Who You Are

What's in it for you?

44.01 eliminates CO2 by turning it into rock. Our pioneering technology accelerates the natural process of CO2 mineralisation to remove captured CO2 permanently in less than 12 months. Our process is safe, scalable, and last forever.

We are a purpose-driven, innovative business where every member of our team has a direct impact in achieving our mission is to offer safe and affordable CO2 mineralisation worldwide.

Relentless experimentation, fast failure, and curiosity are the foundations of how we innovate.

We break down challenges into small, testable hypotheses.

We are never satisfied with the status quo and are always looking for ways to do things better.

Ownership

If something needs doing, we do it.

We take initiative, we take risks, and we empower each other to take on complex challenges.

We don’t let fear of failure stop us - the worst thing is not to try.

Integrity

We act with honesty and transparency.

We do not choose the easy option if it would compromise our values.

We never forget our commitment to the planet, each other and 44.01.

Collaboration

We roll up our sleeves and get our hands dirty.

We work together with trust, openness, and respect.

We challenge candidly, assume positive intent and move forward once decisions are made, even when we disagree with them.

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