HydroMet Senior Process/Specialty Engineer

Fluor Corporation; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor Corporation is seeking a Senior Process/Specialty Engineer – HydroMet to lead complex Hydrometallurgical projects, focusing on Lithium and Rare Earths. The role requires directing multidisciplinary teams, developing process models, and coordinating lab-scale tests to deliver client-ready solutions.

You will interface with clients and Fluor engineers to meet contract requirements, guide studies, and support startups. A long track record in hydrometallurgical technology is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires accredited four-year engineering degree with 14+ years of experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Detail-oriented with time management and scheduling skills.
• Hydrometallurgical process knowledge, especially Lithium/rare earths.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to develop drawings and specs for FEED/EPFC stages.
• Develop hydrometallurgical process models and flowsheets for Lithium and Rare Earths.
• Coordinate lab and pilot-scale tests and summarize results for clients.
• Develop quality and activity plans for projects of varying size.
• Provide technical guidance during pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Metsim

SysCAD

HSC simulation

SmartPlant P&IDs

Job description

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.

Job Description

The Senior Process/Specialty Engineer – HydroMet Engineer performs work requiring advanced knowledge which is predominantly intellectual in character, and which routinely exercises discretion and judgment. The advanced knowledge is in a field of science or learning and gained through a prolonged course of specialized intellectual instruction, experience, and expertise acquired in the Hydrometallurgy field.

Scope

The purpose of this position is to provide technical responsibility for organizing, executing and coordinating complex HydroMet Process Technology project assignments with specialization in Lithium (Spodumene/Hardrock), Black Mass/Battery Scrap and Rare Earths flowsheets involving unit operations such as leaching, filtration, solvent extraction, ion-exchange, crystallization and other commodities includes nickel, manganese, copper and gold.

Principal Job Duties & Responsibilities

• May lead a team of several engineers to develop drawings and specifications for study, feasibility, Front End Engineering Development (FEED)/Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication, and Construction (EPFC) phase project definition and/or execution with specialization in Lithium (Spodumene/Hardrock), Black Mass/Battery Scrap to battery grade products and Rare Earths and other commodities as required.
• Develop specialized process simulation models and HMB of hydrometallurgical flowsheet for Lithium (Spodumene/Hardrock), Black Mass/Battery Scrap and rare earths processing and other commodities as required.
• Design, manage and coordinate lab and pilot scale hydrometallurgical test and decipher results to provide summaries and recommendations to client.
• Develop Process Technology Quality Plans for small to moderate size projects.
• Develop and oversee Process Activity Plans for moderate to intermediate size projects.
• Execute Fluor’s scope of work according to contract requirements.
• Interface with client representatives: project, planning, process and instrument engineers, operations and maintenance to align contract requirements and expectations.
• Interface with Fluor discipline engineers to develop interdisciplinary drawings and specifications.
• Provide support to Fluor project team members to enhance Fluor’s understanding of client technology and participate in technical discussions.
• Provide technical guidance/support on pre-commissioning, commissioning and startup to Fluor and Client teams as required.
• Train team members in hydrometallurgical process technology specific skills
• Execute studies as required and/or needed to provide cost effective facilities.
• Train team members in client business objectives, project development process & methods, critical financial parameters, and technologies
• Develop schedule logic and effort-hours budgets.
• Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines.
• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Plan and organize own work assignments, as well as carry out tasks from management staff.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and global standards.
• Adhere to and support Fluor's Health, Safety & Environmental and Sustainability Policies
• Effectively develop and apply the Core Skills in Lithium (Spodumene/Hardrock) Black Mass/Battery Scrap and rare earths processing to the job
• May need to travel to attend to technical and business-related matters
• Meet expectations on attendance and punctuality
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering field of study and fourteen (14) years of work-related experience; a recognized professional certification or registration in the applicable field, if required; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors.
• Job related other technical knowledge necessary to complete the job.
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines.
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner.

Other Job Requirements

• Experience in hydrometallurgical processes specific to Lithium, Black Mass/Battery Scrap and rare earths processing
• Certification in any simulation software and simulation experience hydrometallurgical process flowsheets.
• Experience in development and delivery of BFD/PFD and SmartPlant P&IDs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Hydrometallurgical process flowsheets/ Technology with specialization in Lithium (Spodumene/Hardrock), Black Mass/Battery Scrap and Rare Earth processing.
• Metsim, SysCAD or HSC simulation experience in calcination / acid roasting technology related to Lithium or other critical minerals

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

Benefits Statement: Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.

Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.

To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Salary Range: $119,500.00 - $222,500.00