Project Engineer | Pilot Plant Engineer - Nevada

Job description

Position Summary • This role will have multiple responsibilities. We are currently designing and building a pilot plant facility. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • This role will have two phases to begin with: • During construction • Attend and contribute to Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) studies for the pilot plant design • Assist in writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) • Daily management of the construction crew • Lead morning toolbox talks • Perform Hazard and 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 • Optimize flowsheets • Schedule and manage sample analysis with external laboratories • Work flexible hours that could include night shifts • 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 • Bachelor's degree in engineering with Chemical, Metallurgical, or Mechanical specialization • Registered or ability to register as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Nevada • 2–5 years of relevant experience, especially in metallurgical operations • Highly organized with the ability to multi-task • Strong digital literacy in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint • Outstanding interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and comfortable making recommendations • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment • Capacity to work proactively 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 out of a newly acquired location in Las Vegas, Nevada; relocation to this area will be required #SolvoGlobal #LI-PROMOTED #LI-Onsite