Are you passionate about the sustainability agenda? Do you want to be part of an international project? Do you thrive with responsibility and development? If you can recognize these statements, you might want to consider joining our team at Biomason! We are looking for a Senior Chemical Engineer to join our international project based in Ikast, Denmark.
About Biomason and the project:
Biomason is decarbonizing the built environment through planet-friendly, high-performance biocement. As a global leader in bio-concrete, we are tackling carbon emissions at their source by rethinking how cement is made. Instead of relying on traditional carbon-intensive processes, we harness the natural power of microorganisms to grow our biocement, delivering a high-quality material with a significantly lower environmental footprint.
The position:
As Senior Chemical Engineer, you will play a hands-on leadership role in supporting and optimizing the industrial processes used to manufacture biocement tiles at our first-of-a-kind first of a kind facility in Ikast. This role is part of our evolving operations leadership team and will work closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Process Development, and Engineering to ensure safe, stable, and repeatable operations.
You will first help translate innovative process science into robust day-to-day manufacturing at the first of a kind facility, while driving process discipline, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
You will then support the scaling of this process to our first commercial facility from engineering design and equipment selection through commissioning, start-up, and operations.
Responsibilities also include:
Process Performance & Manufacturing Support
- Provide day-to-day supervisory and execution support for process operations, driving stability and efficiency improvements across the biocement tile manufacturing line.
- Monitor process performance, identify deviations, and lead structured root cause analysis to improve stability, yield, and product quality.
- Support commissioning, start-up, and scale-up activities in a FOAK environment, helping to translate development work into reliable plant operation.
- Partner with Operations and Quality to ensure manufacturing processes are executed safely, consistently, and in line with defined standards.
Process Control & Continuous Improvement
- Partner with Operations and Quality teams to improve process performance, conversion efficiency, process stability, and product consistency.
- Drive process optimization initiatives focused on efficiency, waste reduction, stability, and throughput.
- Support hands-on implementation of new process versions with R&D and Tech Transfer and report out on in-process and finished good impacts.
- Promote and embed 5S, good manufacturing practices, and disciplined execution across the facility.
- Use data and process observations to recommend and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Support process capability improvements and robust control strategies as production matures.
Capital Project Engineering for Commercial Facility Scale-Up
- Partner with the Director of Projects and an EPC firm, to act as Biomason’s lead Process Engineer supporting the development of FEL3 and Detailed Engineering design packages including participation in and review of Block Flow Diagrams (BFDs), Heat and Material Balances (HMBs), Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), General Arrangements (GAs), Basis of Design (BoD) documents, equipment specification and selection, and HAZOP.
- Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) at vendor sites as needed and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) at the facility.
- Author comprehensive commissioning procedures, startup sequences, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the facility.
- Provide on-site technical leadership during the "boots-on-the-ground" commissioning phase, troubleshooting mechanical, thermal, or chemical deviations in real-time.
- Bridge the gap between EPC firms and internal operations to ensure a seamless handover of the facility.
Technical Leadership & Team Development
- Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, process documentation, and technical records required for reliable operation.
- Train and coach operators on process discipline, deviation identification and response, and good manufacturing practice.
- Work cross-functionally with R&D, Engineering, and Plant Leadership on process changes, trials, and improvement projects.
- Serve as a visible, hands-on member of the leadership team and help build a strong safety and performance culture on site.
What we are looking for:
Experience
- Minimum 10 years of experience in chemical engineering, process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a similar industrial role.
- Strong experience in industrial process operations and manufacturing support, ideally in a building materials, chemicals, biological, or slurry-based process environment.
- Prior project, team leadership, or middle-management experience in manufacturing is an advantage.
- Experience supporting production start-ups, greenfield projects, FOAK environments, or first-time industrial implementation is strongly preferred.
Technical Expertise
- Strong understanding of process engineering, process monitoring, deviation management, and structured troubleshooting in a manufacturing setting.
- Experience with 5S, good manufacturing practices, and continuous improvement methods.
- Ability to generate and use data to identify trends, improve process consistency, and support operational decision-making.
- Experience with SOP development, process documentation, and control of manufacturing change is an advantage.
Management & Interpersonal Skills
- Hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance technical depth and operational urgency.
- High attention to detail, with the ability to manage complex, detail-oriented projects and ensure disciplined follow-up through execution.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work across functions and cultures.
- Ability to communicate process nuances to operators and other members of the operations team
Strategic Mindset
- Ability to help build stable and scalable ways of working in a growing manufacturing environment.
- Focus on safety, reliability, efficiency, and sustainable long-term plant performance.
On a personal level, we are looking for someone who is proactive, practical, and motivated by solving real industrial challenges. You should thrive in a hands-on environment where systems and routines are still being built, and where your leadership can help shape the culture of a new facility. Fluency in English is essential. Additionally, your motivation should stem from contributing to an organization that prioritizes sustainability and innovation within the cement industry.
What we offer:
You will be part of a team consisting of colleagues based in Ikast, Denmark, however you will be part of a much larger overall team based in the US. We offer a competitive salary and comparable benefits. You will be part of an innovative team with different cultural backgrounds.
You will come to experience that the culture is a mixture of entrepreneurship, creativity, and future focused strategies. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a difference and build a sustainable future. We are hoping you want to join us on this journey.
