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Job Description: Job Posting: Project Engineer
Company: We are a company which recently relocated and redomiciled in the U.S. We will play a significant role in supplying increasing U.S. demand for magnesium metal and alloys. Our future proprietary technology will look to utilize a continuous silicothermic process to produce [99.9%] pure magnesium achieved with low labor and energy costs while generating zero toxic by-products. Technology is at the heart of our business and is the result of 10 years of stealth research and development done in our original location in British Columbia, Canada. Our R&D team consists of world leading authorities in magnesium production and expertise as well as research from as early as post-WWII U.S. magnesium production; when America led the industry.
Job Description: This role will have multiple responsibilities. We are currently designing and building a pilot plant facility. This role will have two phases to begin with:· During constructiono Attend and contribute to the Hazardous Operability studies for the pilot plant designo Assist in writing Standard Operating Procedureso Daily management of construction crewo Perform toolbox talk each morningo Perform Hazardous Risk Assessments during the construction processo Maintain project schedule and provide weekly updates to managemento Manage all work orderso Manage all lockouts, confined space entries, and occupational hygieneo Receive all deliveries· During operationso Supervise the operations and maintenance teamso Operate equipment when requiredo Input and manage process datao Assist in data analyticso Flowsheet optimizationo Schedule and manage sample analysis with external laboratorieso 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 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. Qualified applicants interested in joining a cutting-edge metallurgical technology team are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter electronically.

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Senior

Location

Las Vegas, NV

Occupation

Engineers, All Other

Industry

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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