Technical Sales Engineer – Ethanol
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Technical Sales Engineer advancing Whitefox membrane technology for US bioethanol producers. Developing process designs, simulations, cost estimates, and customer solutions to reduce industrial energy and water waste.
Responsibilities:
- Represent Whitefox values, standards, and safety culture in customer interactions
- Partner with Sales and customers to understand challenges, analyze process data, and develop membrane-based solutions
- Support Sales in presenting the technical aspects of Whitefox technologies through virtual and in-person meetings
- Communicate technical and economic value to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Develop conceptual Whitefox solution designs addressing energy efficiency, water usage, and operational performance
- Develop process simulation models to quantify and validate expected performance and benefits
- Estimate and monetize project benefits, including utility savings, production impacts, and carbon credit generation
- Prepare preliminary capital cost estimates covering engineering, equipment, construction, and installation
- Perform techno-economic evaluations including ROI and payback time
- Contribute to early-stage front-end loading and gated development of opportunities
- Develop front-end engineering deliverables including process flow diagrams, heat and material balances, utility summaries, equipment lists, and basis of design documentation
- Perform preliminary sizing of major process equipment, including pumps, heat exchangers, vessels, membranes, and piping systems
- Identify and document technical risks, assumptions, and open items
- Support continuous improvement of products, tools, and solution methodologies
- Stay informed on industry trends, competitive technologies, and integration opportunities
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements:
- B.Sc. degree in Chemical Engineering or a related technical discipline
- 5+ years of experience in process engineering, solution development, or technical-commercial roles within industrial, energy, or chemical sectors
- 3+ years of experience with process simulation tools such as Aspen Plus, HYSYS, ChemCAD, Symmetry, or equivalent
- Experience developing mass and energy balances, utility balances, and process performance models for customer-specific applications
- Experience working directly with customers in technical or commercial roles
- Valid Driver's License required
- Advanced degree (M.Sc.) is considered an asset
- Experience in a Technical Sales Engineering, Applications Engineering, or similar customer-facing technical-commercial role is considered an asset
- Experience with brownfield integration, plant modifications, or retrofit projects is an asset
- Familiarity with ethanol production processes or membrane technologies is an asset
Benefits:
- Bonus Pay
- 401(k) matching
- Education Assistance
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
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