Our client is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to join their multi-disciplinary engineering team. In this role, you will contribute to front-end engineering design and collaborate closely with internal teams, engineering firms, consultants, and other stakeholders to drive success within processing operations.

Safety Responsibilities

• Comply with all relevant safety standards and policies.
• Identify and correct safety hazards where possible and report unsafe conditions that cannot be immediately addressed.
• Report all accidents, regardless of severity.
• Maintain a fit-for-duty state at work and immediately stop work if conditions are unsafe or cannot be safely executed.
• Use required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Design: Collaborate with internal and external teams to create and verify Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), equipment layouts, and utilities for the project.
• Technology Evaluation: Support the evaluation and selection of process technologies through detailed cost/benefit analyses.
• Commissioning Support: Plan and participate in pre-commissioning activities and be actively involved in the commissioning of new equipment and processes.
• Operational Improvement: Assist plant operations by continuously improving facility performance, including leading de-bottlenecking studies.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with other engineering disciplines to integrate findings and recommendations into comprehensive design solutions.
• Project Support: Provide input to project development and process optimization, ensuring alignment with overall project goals.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed documentation of engineering design decisions and project milestones.
• Process Optimization: Lead efforts to de-bottleneck existing processes and optimize equipment performance.
• Other Duties: Perform other engineering and project-related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related field from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years of experience in chemical process industries, with a focus on hydrometallurgical plants or similar operations.
• Strong understanding of unit operations and process engineering principles.
• Knowledge of relevant safety standards and regulations (MSHA, OSHA, etc.).
• Experience in working on the design and development of capital projects.
• Proficiency in evaluating process technologies and conducting cost/benefit analyses.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment, while adhering to tight schedules.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve technical questions and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve project objectives.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License and ability to travel to field sites as required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies for process improvement.
• Knowledge of hydrometallurgical plant operations and experience in battery metal production.
• Experience in project management and design of large-scale capital projects.