Chemical Process Engineer

Unclassified

Full-time

About the position

The Chemical/Process Engineer will play a crucial role within the Operations and Project Development teams, directly reporting to the VP of Project Development. This position is situated in a dynamic production environment where collaboration with various stakeholders, including Operations staff, engineers, analytical chemists, operators, and management, is essential. The Engineer will be responsible for the development, design, implementation, startup, operation, and optimization of various unit operations. A significant aspect of this role involves the development of novel process techniques and conducting research and development aimed at enhancing and expanding the company's existing processing capabilities. In this role, the Engineer will engage in production reporting and forecasting, ensuring that process chemistry is controlled and optimized to maintain product quality assurance. The responsibilities also include specifying equipment, pumps, and piping, as well as overseeing process instrumentation and controls. The Engineer will utilize laboratory, pilot scale, and commercial scale test work to investigate, troubleshoot, and improve operations. Additionally, the role requires researching new process technologies and assessing their applicability in uranium and rare earth processing, coordinating with operations personnel for the implementation of new processes, and developing comprehensive cost, benefit, and risk analyses for processes and products. The Engineer will also promote process safety and risk management, actively participating in quality and environmental management systems. Involvement in the Management of Change process to implement process changes is expected, along with the use of project management techniques to schedule and track process development work. Maintaining safe work practices is paramount, and the Engineer may be assigned other duties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Production reporting and forecasting.
• Process chemistry control and optimization.
• Product quality assurance.
• Process engineering: equipment, pumps and piping specification.
• Process instrumentation, controls and optimization.
• Analytical laboratory oversight.
• Utilize laboratory, pilot scale and commercial scale test work as needed to investigate, troubleshoot, and improve operations.
• Research new process technologies and investigate their applicability in uranium and rare earth processing.
• Coordinate with operations personnel on implementation of new processes.
• Develop and communicate cost, benefit, and risk information on processes and products.
• Promote process safety and risk management, while participating in quality and environmental management systems.
• Participate in the Management of Change process to implement process changes.
• Use project management techniques to schedule and track process development work.
• Maintain safe work practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Metallurgical, Minerals Processing or related Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited institution preferred.
• Minimum 5 years work experience in a Chemical, Mining, Petroleum or heavy industrial setting preferred.
• Strong oral and written technical communication skills.
• Demonstrated teamwork skills.
• Analytical, critical and strategic problem solving skills.
• Valid Driver's License and a good driving record are required to drive company vehicles on and off property.

Nice-to-haves

• Some experience in process and/or product development desirable.
• Experience or knowledge of leaching, clarification, filtration, ion exchange, solvent extraction, precipitation, CSTRs, evaporation, crystallization, drying, solids handling.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to complete a task with minimal supervision.
• Attention to detail and ability to learn new duties.
• Ability to work in teams with strong collaboration skills.
• Ability to work with people at all levels within the organization.
• Ability to create, read and modify PFD's and P&ID's.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), statistical software, AutoCAD, and PI Process Book.
• Willing and able to travel as needed.
• Ability to write technical SOP's.
• Must thrive in a production environment.
• Must be able to meet critical deadlines.