What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Process Development position at ACP Technologies LLC?
ACP Technologies (ACPT) is seeking a highly skilled technical leader with a strong background in the petroleum and / or petrochemical industries. The Director of Process Development will assume technical leadership in ACPT’s process development and licensing department that develops, patents, commercializes and licenses new technology. ACPT is a small, innovative company that converts aromatic petroleum streams into isotropic pitch and mesophase pitch and collaborates with a large US oil company on technology development. We conduct R&D with the US DOD and work with industrial partners to develop downstream applications of the pitch, such as graphite for Li ion batteries, carbon fiber and carbon-carbon composites. We are looking for someone with experience in petroleum and / or petrochemical process development, design and operating experience and has patents in the field. The company is headquartered in St. Clair Shores, MI and has a pilot plant in Eastern Kentucky. Ideal candidates would live near the company headquarters, the pilot plant or be willing to relocate. Expect to travel up to 25% of the time.
Director Responsibilities :
- Provide technical leadership in the development, patenting, scale up and commercialization of new and existing technologies.
- Work well with the large US oil company collaborating with us.
- Maintain a commercial and customer focus.
- Manage technology budgets and schedules.
- Stay up on relevant technology trends and developments.
- Ensure all technology practices adhere to regulatory requirements.
Director Requirements :
