Plant Development Engineer, Carbon Recycling

TBM

Chemical

ESG

Climate

Mechanical

About this role

The Plant Development Engineer will support implementation of TBM’s proprietary CCU technology in demonstration and commercial plants. The role covers basic design and requirements definition, with responsibility extending through detailed design and plant operation as an owner’s engineer.

Responsibilities include feasibility studies based on chemical engineering knowledge, including material-balance and energy-balance calculations and economic evaluation. The engineer will conduct technical discussions with EPC companies based on specifications, support project management, and assist with acceptance of deliverables during FEED and detailed-design phases. The role also supports instructions for process optimization.

Applicants may come from any industry or occupation if they have experience in basic design, technical negotiations or business discussions with EPC companies, a background in chemical engineering, or at least three years of experience in process design or plant engineering. Experience designing or commissioning reactors and separation or purification processes is welcomed. Experience in carbon circulation, hydrogen, or decarbonization projects is also welcomed, as is the ability to understand and construct process flows using material balance, heat balance, and fluid calculations.

The position is part of a carbon-recycling business developing CCU plants near CO2 emission sources. The plants are intended to recover CO2 at the source and convert it into useful resources, supplying raw materials for carbon-recycling products. Projects are planned in Japan and overseas and involve collaboration with engineering companies and other partners.

This is a full-time position based in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. Annual compensation is ¥7,000,000–¥9,000,000, determined with consideration for experience, skills, and previous compensation. Salary is reviewed twice a year and may increase or decrease based on personnel evaluation. Benefits stated in the posting include a housing allowance, furniture and relocation-cost assistance subject to conditions, commuting allowance up to ¥30,000, three days of special leave at joining subject to conditions, a reduced-hours system subject to conditions, and an awards program. The head office is smoke-free indoors.

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