Project Engineer | Pilot Plant Engineer - Nevada in Las Vegas, Nevada at Distro

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

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