Chemical Engineer

Umicore Group; Markham; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Umicore Group in Markham, Ontario, is seeking a hands-on chemical manufacturing professional to troubleshoot and optimize refining processes. You will manage metal balance, support equipment commissioning, and lead projects across refining and sweeps processing, working closely with maintenance and operations teams.

The role requires 3–4 years of experience, a chemistry/chemical engineering background, and strong safety, analytical, and reporting capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Chemistry or Chemical Engineering required.
• 3–4 years in chemical manufacturing experience.
• Good communication and organizational skills required.
• Strong mechanical skills expected.
• Health and safety training is a plus.
• Ability to work safely in hot environment and meet deadlines.
• Excellent analytical skills required.
• Strong verbal and written reporting skills.
• Ability to multitask effectively.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision once assigned.
• Results oriented with strong deadline focus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot issues and provide solutions for maintenance or external contractors.
• Understand all processes and equipment (sweeps, melting furnaces, Au refining, waste water treatment) and support the area.
• Support processing of different refining materials.
• Manage the metal balance of refining processes.
• Lead process improvement projects for refining and sweeps processing.
• Manage quotes, CAPEX and commissioning of new process equipment.
• Address customer complaints and coordinate investigations with internal/external teams.
• Support EHS activities including risk assessments and HAZOP.
• Cover key roles in Refining departments as needed.
• Ensure compliance with PPE, health, safety and environmental rules.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Mechanical skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

WHMIS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Pumps knowledge

Job description

Powering the cars of today and tomorrow. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. As a global advanced materials and recycling group, we develop, produce, and recycle materials for a better life.

About Jewelry & Industrial Metals

A wealth of applications. Umicore is an expert in developing products and processes based on precious metals such as gold, silver and platinum. These materials enable our customers to make fine Jewelry, coins, high-purity glass and industrial catalysts. Umicore also enables the sustainable and responsible sourcing of these metals and provides closed-loop recycling for our customers. To make the most of these precious metals we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new processes. Which is where you come in.

Your Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for troubleshooting issues and provide solution for maintenance or outside contractors.
• Understanding all processes and Equipment at Sweeps, Melting furnaces, Au refining, Waste water treatment and Assay methods, provide adequate support for area in need.
• Provide support in processing different type of refining material.
• Manage the metal balance of refining processes
• Manage process improvement projects for refining and sweeps processing.
• Manage Quotes/CAPEX and commissioning of new process equipment.
• Customer Complains - start internal or externa investigation base on complaint and provide feed back to customer service.
• EHS – take part in any Process Risk Assessment and HAZOP (Hazards and Operability study).
• Cover key roles in Refining departments like Team lead at 951, some assayers, Chemical operator.
• Follow all EHS, IMS and other company rules and wear all required PPE.
• Wear, and ensure all reports wear, all required personal protective equipment and that all health, safety and environmental rules are followed at all times. Support the initiatives of the JHSC. Ensure all equipment is operated in accordance with external certificates, regulations and guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned

Who we are looking for

• Bachelor of Chemistry or Chemical engineering
• 3-4 years in chemical manufacturing
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Strong mechanical skills
• Health and safety training is an asset
• Ability to work safely in a hot environment and meet deadlines
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written) – able to do regular reporting.
• Understanding of pumps
• Effective both when working on their own and when part of a team.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision once an assignment is fully understood.
• Results oriented and focused on deadlines.
• Willingness to learn
• Understanding of WHMIS, MSDS etc.
• This is a hands on, results oriented position, so comfort on a shop floor production/processing environment is key.
• This is a new position.
• AI is not being used to screen, evaluate or select candidates.
• The salary rate for this position is $66,800 - $83,500.

What we offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?