Process Engineer in Las Vegas

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Job Posting: Project Engineer

Company:

We are a company which recently relocated and redomiciled in the U.S. We will play a significant role in supplying increasing U.S. demand for magnesium metal and alloys. Our future proprietary technology will look to utilize a continuous silicothermic process to produce [99.9%] pure magnesium achieved with low labor and energy costs while generating zero toxic by-products. Technology is at the heart of our business and is the result of 10 years of stealth research and development done in our original location in British Columbia, Canada. Our R&D team consists of world leading authorities in magnesium production and expertise as well as research from as early as post-WWII U.S. magnesium production; when America led the industry.

Job Description:

This role will have multiple responsibilities. We are currently designing and building a pilot plant facility. This role will have two phases to begin with:

·        During construction

o   Attend and contribute to the Hazardous Operability studies for the pilot plant design

o   Assist in writing Standard Operating Procedures

o   Daily management of construction crew

o   Perform toolbox talk each morning

o   Perform Hazardous Risk Assessments during the construction process

o   Maintain project schedule and provide weekly updates to management

o   Manage all work orders

o   Manage all lockouts, confined space entries, and occupational hygiene

o   Receive all deliveries

·        During operations

o   Supervise the operations and maintenance teams

o   Operate equipment when required

o   Input and manage process data

o   Assist in data analytics

o   Flowsheet optimization

o   Schedule and manage sample analysis with external laboratories

o   Work flexible hours that could include nightshifts

This role will be very fast paced and will require a significant amount of self-directed learning. There will be a senior role to grow into after the pilot plant operation is complete.

Qualifications:

·        Bachelors degree in engineering with Chemical, Metallurgical, or Mechanical specialization

·        Registered or ability to register as a PE in the state of Nevada

·        2-5 years of relevant experience, especially in metallurgical operations

·        Highly organized and ability to multi-task essential

·        Strong digital literacy in Microsoft Office Suite®: Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point

·        Outstanding interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

·        Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and comfortable making recommendations

·        Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment

·        Capacity to work in a proactive manner and possess good time management skills

·        Ability to work collaboratively with others in a technical team-based environment

·        Preference will be given to candidates with previous metallurgical pilot plant experience and/or industrial plant construction experience

·        The Company conducts its work based out of a newly acquired location in Las Vegas, Nevada, locating to this area will be required.

Qualified applicants interested in joining a cutting-edge metallurgical technology team are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter electronically.