Process Engineer

Vensure Employer Solutions
Las Vegas, NV

Job Description:

This role will have multiple responsibilities. Western Magnesium is currently designing and building a pilot plant facility.


This role will have two phases to begin with:

  • During construction
  • Attend and contribute to the Hazardous Operability studies for the pilot plant design
  • Assist in writing Standard Operating Procedures
  • Daily management of construction crew
  • Perform toolbox talk each morning
  • Perform Hazardous Risk Assessments during the construction process
  • Maintain project schedule and provide weekly updates to management
  • Manage all work orders
  • Manage all lockouts, confined space entries, and occupational hygiene
  • Receive all deliveries
  • During operations
  • Supervise the operations and maintenance teams
  • Operate equipment when required
  • Input and manage process data
  • Assist in data analytics
  • Flowsheet optimization
  • Schedule and manage sample analysis with external laboratories
  • 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 in Western Magnesium 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.

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