Working Student / Master Thesis Student – Chemical Operations (f/m/d)

Job description

🌍 Shape the Future of Climate Tech with Phlair! Fossil fuels have powered our economy for decades—at the cost of pollution and a changing climate. At Phlair, we’re reversing that equation. With our cost-efficient, scalable electrochemical Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology, we pull CO₂ from the air to either store it permanently or repurpose it into CO₂-negative chemicals. Join us in enabling a carbon-negative future. 🚀 Why We’re Different? We’ve developed a breakthrough hydrolizer for acid/base regeneration, enabling scalable CO₂ capture. With partners like Frontier Climate , Stripe , and Shopify , we’re on track to make a global impact. Our Project Dawn is our flagship initiative, setting the foundation to scale our technology and remove millions of tons of CO₂ from the atmosphere. We're one of the only seven DAC companies with a proven offtake agreement. Phlair is poised to become a technology leader, leveraging renewable energy and low-cost DAC to provide clean energy solutions that go beyond carbon removal. 🛠️ Your Mission at Phlair Hands-on plant support. Executing the planned maintenance backlog, managing liquid levels, pulling process samples, and documenting operational parameters. Executing mechanical adjustments and retrofits with hand tools. Assisting the Operations Engineer in troubleshooting anomalies. Project management for unit upgrades. Reviewing and updating P&IDs, conducting hazard and safety evaluations, and communicating with suppliers to procure new components. Your targets are your North Star. Nothing is set in stone in our world, we adapt fast, but we always hit our goals. 🥼 What You Bring to the Team Currently enrolled in a B.Sc. or M.Sc. program in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field. Demonstrated mechanical aptitude (comfortable using tools and physically assembling/disassembling equipment). Familiarity with fluid mechanics, basic P&ID drafting, understanding of standard hazard evaluation processes (e.g., HAZOP basics). Basic understanding of chemical/process engineering fundamentals. Ability to read and understand technical drawings (P&IDs). High autonomy, proactive communication, high attention to detail, and a rigorous safety mindset. 🌟 Essential Traits Hands-on execution: You’re not afraid to get your hands dirty and physically work on the plant. Safety-first mind…