Chemical Engineer - Refining & Materials Innovation

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

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.