<div>About AIRCO AIRCO is a world leader in carbon conversion technology, paving the way to global energy security by transforming CO₂ into a valuable resource. Its proprietary AIRMADE™ Technology is an adaptable platform that allows any industry to efficiently produce high-demand, fully-formulated synthetic fuels from waste CO₂ and hydrogen.The company has commercial partnerships with airlines including JetBlue and Virgin Atlantic, amongst others, and has been awarded multiple government contracts, including with NASA and the United States Department of Defense's Defense Innovation Unit. The company has received industry recognition through awards such as Time Best Inventions, Inc. Best in Business, Fast Company World Changing Ideas, and the XPrize for Carbon Removal.AIRCO’s many accolades include winning the prestigious Green Chemistry Challenge Award from the Environmental Protection Agency in October 2023, an award given to organizations that reinvent processes to reduce the generation of hazardous substances and byproducts. AIRCO was also declared a winner for the World Economic Forum UpLink Sustainable Aviation Challenge, which accelerates the development of promising technology pathways that enable widespread uptake of SAF.</div>The PositionWe are seeking a Director, Engineering to join our team. This role will report to our VP, RD&amp;E. This position will be managing AIRCO’s engineering functions that include engineering design, equipment design, technical services, and sales support. This role will work closely with engineers and scientists from the Development team and perform the engineering design for commercial scale units based on AIRCO’s technologies. This person will engage with outside EPCs, equipment vendors, and construction firms to help build renewable fuel and chemical plants for AIRCO and for our licensed customers. What you get to do<ul><li>Support VP of RD&amp;E and partner with other key internal stakeholders to formulate the strategy of Engineering and lead the execution of the strategy across the Company</li><li>Lead the engineering department with multiple engineering functions such as Process Design, Process Control &amp; Instrument, Engineering Project Management, Process Safety, Mechanical and Rotating Equipment design, Technical/plant Services, Sales Support etc. </li><li>Build a strong engineering system by implementing an effective management operating system (MOS) through all the engineering organizations.  </li><li>Partner closely with the technology development department, external EPC companies and vendors to drive the commercialization of in-house technologies by providing all engineering support, for production of basic engineering packages, including hydraulics, process control scheme selection, key mechanical equipment, reactor selection and design, equipment data sheets, PFDs and P&amp;IDs, HAZOP, plant commission and startup, etc.  </li><li>Provide project management for major engineering projects to ensure the projects are delivered on time and within the budget. </li><li>Assist with recruitment to acquire top talents in the fields of chemical, mechanical, electronical, control, process, and equipment/instruments and formulate long-term team objectives and performance standards to enable the career growth of team members.   </li><li>Support external and internal customers and licensees with cross functional partnerships to identify technology improvement needs, maintain process designs with quality, cost control, manufacturability, and compliance with all regulatory requirements.</li><li>Lead the team to provide engineering support to Air Company’s future manufacture plants</li></ul>What you bring to AIRCO<ul><li>BS degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering </li><li>15+ years of chemical or fuel industrial experience in the chemical process development, design, technical services, and customer services. </li><li>5+ years of management role for an engineering organization </li><li>Familiar with safety protocols for handling hazardous chemicals, and process HAZOP</li><li>Experience in large engineering project management</li><li>Experience in working with EPC companies and different type of vendors</li><li>Ability to work proactively and independently with an energized team</li><li>Team player with passion on sustainable development</li></ul>Bonus Points <ul><li>Advanced engineering degree desirable (MS/Phd)</li><li>Experience with chemical process scale up and commercialization preferred</li></ul><div>At AIRCO we value employees for their unique perspectives. We are an inclusive affirmative action Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, present or past history of intellectual, learning, mental, or physical disability (including but not limited to blindness) unless AIRCO determines that such disability prevents performance of the work involved, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, marginalized genders and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At AIRCO we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other rolesThis position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls, security classification and/or designation as Controlled Unclassified Information. Employment in this position is conditioned on the candidate’s ability to obtain and maintain appropriate government authorization to access technology or information, to the extent required, including without limitation a security clearance, export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items technology or information.We may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as we deem appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.I consent to transfer my data to Air Company in the U.S. and to its use in accordance with the Air Company <a href="https://www.aircompany.com/privacy/">Privacy Policy</a>, and I opt in to receiving information from Air Company. Air Company does not sell or share personal information to third parties within the meanings given under applicable laws. </div>

At AIR COMPANY we are paving a pathway to global decarbonization by transforming CO₂ into endless resources via industrial scale applications. Working with nature, rather than against it, our proprietary AIRMADE&trade; Technology mimics photosynthesis to transform carbon dioxide and water via renewable energy into carbon-negative chemicals and fuels. We have commercial partnerships with airlines including JetBlue and Virgin Atlantic, amongst others, and have been awarded multiple government contracts from NASA and the United States Department of Defense. AIR COMPANY has received industry recognition through awards such as Time Best Inventions, Fast Company World Changing Ideas and the XPRIZE for Carbon Removal. We are proudly headquartered in New York City and co-founded by Gregory Constantine (CEO) and Dr. Stafford Sheehan (CTO). Our team spans a diverse group of world-leading experts in chemistry, engineering and technological development and deployment. AIR COMPANY is backed by capital partners aligned with the company&rsquo;s mission to boldly transform industry including the US Department of Defense, NASA, Toyota Ventures, JetBlue Ventures and Carbon Direct.

Director, Engineering

<div>About AIRCO AIRCO is a world leader in carbon conversion technology, paving the way to global energy security by transforming CO₂ into a valuable resource. Its proprietary AIRMADE™ Technology is an adaptable platform that allows any industry to efficiently produce high-demand, fully-formulated synthetic fuels from waste CO₂ and hydrogen.The company has commercial partnerships with airlines including JetBlue and Virgin Atlantic, amongst others, and has been awarded multiple government contracts, including with NASA and the United States Department of Defense's Defense Innovation Unit. The company has received industry recognition through awards such as Time Best Inventions, Inc. Best in Business, Fast Company World Changing Ideas, and the XPrize for Carbon Removal.AIRCO’s many accolades include winning the prestigious Green Chemistry Challenge Award from the Environmental Protection Agency in October 2023, an award given to organizations that reinvent processes to reduce the generation of hazardous substances and byproducts. AIRCO was also declared a winner for the World Economic Forum UpLink Sustainable Aviation Challenge, which accelerates the development of promising technology pathways that enable widespread uptake of SAF.</div>The PositionWe are seeking a Director, Engineering to join our team. This role will report to our VP, RD&amp;E. This position will be managing AIRCO’s engineering functions that include engineering design, equipment design, technical services, and sales support. This role will work closely with engineers and scientists from the Development team and perform the engineering design for commercial scale units based on AIRCO’s technologies. This person will engage with outside EPCs, equipment vendors, and construction firms to help build renewable fuel and chemical plants for AIRCO and for our licensed customers.&nbsp;What you get to do<ul><li>Support VP of RD&amp;E and partner with other key internal stakeholders to formulate the strategy of Engineering and lead the execution of the strategy across the Company</li><li>Lead the engineering department with multiple engineering functions such as Process Design, Process Control &amp; Instrument, Engineering Project Management, Process Safety, Mechanical and Rotating Equipment design, Technical/plant Services, Sales Support etc.&nbsp;</li><li>Build a strong engineering system by implementing an effective management operating system (MOS) through all the engineering organizations.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Partner closely with the technology development department, external EPC companies and vendors to drive the commercialization of in-house technologies by providing all engineering support, for production of basic engineering packages, including hydraulics, process control scheme selection, key mechanical equipment, reactor selection and design, equipment data sheets, PFDs and P&amp;IDs, HAZOP, plant commission and startup, etc.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Provide project management for major engineering projects to ensure the projects are delivered on time and within the budget.&nbsp;</li><li>Assist with recruitment to acquire top talents in the fields of chemical, mechanical, electronical, control, process, and equipment/instruments and formulate long-term team objectives and performance standards to enable the career growth of team members.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Support external and internal customers and licensees with cross functional partnerships to identify technology improvement needs, maintain process designs with quality, cost control, manufacturability, and compliance with all regulatory requirements.</li><li>Lead the team to provide engineering support to Air Company’s future manufacture plants</li></ul>What you bring to AIRCO<ul><li>BS degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering&nbsp;</li><li>15+ years of chemical or fuel industrial experience in the chemical process development, design, technical services, and customer services.&nbsp;</li><li>5+ years of management role for an engineering organization&nbsp;</li><li>Familiar with safety protocols for handling hazardous chemicals, and process HAZOP</li><li>Experience in large engineering project management</li><li>Experience in working with EPC companies and different type of vendors</li><li>Ability to work proactively and independently with an energized team</li><li>Team player with passion on sustainable development</li></ul>Bonus Points&nbsp;<ul><li>Advanced engineering degree desirable (MS/Phd)</li><li>Experience with chemical process scale up and commercialization preferred</li></ul><div>At AIRCO we value employees for their unique perspectives. We are an inclusive affirmative action Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, present or past history of intellectual, learning, mental, or physical disability (including but not limited to blindness) unless AIRCO determines that such disability prevents performance of the work involved, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, marginalized genders and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At AIRCO we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other rolesThis position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls, security classification and/or designation as Controlled Unclassified Information. Employment in this position is conditioned on the candidate’s ability to obtain and maintain appropriate government authorization to access technology or information, to the extent required, including without limitation a security clearance, export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items technology or information.We may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as we deem appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.I consent to transfer my data to Air Company in the U.S. and to its use in accordance with the Air Company&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aircompany.com/privacy/">Privacy Policy</a>, and I opt in to receiving information from Air Company. Air Company does not sell or share personal information to third parties within the meanings given under applicable laws.&nbsp;</div>

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