Job Description
Process Engineer / Metallurgist
The role will be based in Alexandria, Louisiana, with frequent travel to Kingston, Ontario.
Main responsibilities of the role include:
- General provision of technical input to the Company’s projects and initiatives,
- Oversight and management of ongoing metallurgical testing that is focused on process plant definition and enhancing product specifications,
- Finalising process engineering activities – including PDC, MEB, PFD, PID, MEL deliverables – and then focus on the support and management of detailed design and engineering/construction vendors,
- Training of the local process plant operations team,
- Leading role in project commissioning and ramp-up
- Undertake work consistent with the company’s Code of Conduct.
Requirements - essential:
- Degree in process engineering or metallurgy,
- At least 5 years’ – preferably 10 years’ – experience in the inorganic chemical processing or minerals industry, with process engineering, project development and project operations experience,
- Exposure to metallurgical process plant engineering and design, with familiarity of process engineering design packages (PDC, MEB, PFDs, P&IDs, and MEL), experience in contributing to their development,
- Well-developed process analysis and technical problem-solving skills,
- Work independently but able to effectively contribute to the functioning of a cohesive team,
- Strong communications skills (written; verbal; presentation),
- A proficient level of computer skills and knowledge in MS Office, particularly in regard to Microsoft Excel,
- Travel within North America, including for longer periods during project commissioning.
Requirements - desirable:
- Experience with the chemistry of solvent extraction and rare earth element processing
