Hydrometallurgical Process Engineer

Schlumberger Limited; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

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Job summary

Schlumberger Limited is seeking a Hydrometallurgical Process Engineer to perform complex process engineering calculations and deliverables. This role interacts with interdisciplinary teams to meet project specifications, budgets, and schedules while applying knowledge of hydrometallurgical circuits, including ion exchange, solvent extraction, precipitation, and crystallization.

The candidate should have a chemical engineering background, 7–10 years’ experience in hydrometallurgy, and the ability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering required.
• 7–10 years of process engineering experience in hydrometallurgy preferred.
• Experience with hydrometallurgical circuits (ion exchange, solvent extraction, precipitation).
• Familiarity with process simulations and P&IDs is desirable.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Review client specs and develop design basis, specifications, and philosophies.
• Perform process engineering and deliverables per project schedule and budget.
• Size process systems, select materials, and assist with cost estimation during proposals.
• Lead others and provide inputs to other disciplines during projects.
• Support safety studies (HAZOP/HAZID/SIL) and 3D model reviews.
• Coordinate with piping for plot plans and prepare installation and maintenance manuals.

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Hydrometallurgical Process Engineer performs process engineering calculations and addresses the process engineering design challenges. He/ She keeps abreast of industry codes, standards, regulations, and guidelines with the goal meet or exceed project expectations in a timely manner within the budget limits. The Process Engineer co-ordinates with intra / inter disciplinary teams to provide the required deliverables as and when requested.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Review and understand client specifications during proposal phase. Raise clarifications and deviations not in line with Company standards.
• Create the design basis, project specifications and philosophies.
• Perform process engineering and develop all process engineering deliverables conforming to project specifications and international standards, as per project schedule and considering project budget.
• Size and define all process systems and utilities to support on cost estimation during proposals and finalize detail sizing and specification during project execution. Define material selection for piping and equipment.
• Lead and assist other process engineers when developing engineering deliverables.
• Provide inputs to other disciplines during project execution.
• Provide engineering hours estimate during proposals for its discipline. Responsible for tracking engineering hours for its discipline during project execution.
• Prepare technical requisition and technical bid analysis for safety studies. Participate in HAZOP, HAZID, SIL and other safety studies.
• Participate in 3D model interdisciplinary reviews.
• Review, comment and approve the outsourced process engineering design.
• Co-ordinate with the piping team in development of plot plan.
• Produce Installation, Operation (Start-up and Shutdown) and Maintenance Instruction manuals, including lists for Consumables, Special Tools, Lubricants, and Utilities.
• Perform on-site start-up and / or trouble shooting.
• Maintain state-of-the-art knowledge in its discipline in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
• Provide support to processing facilities as required by Operations on engineering/technical matters.
• Ability and willingness to travel, as required to fulfill project and business needs.
• Actively support, participate in, and maintain the integrity and on-going function of the company and facility HSSE program, ensuring a safe/healthy work environment.

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering. Master’s or PhD preferred.
• 7 to 10 years of process engineering experience in the field of hydrometallurgy.
• Exposure to critical minerals flowsheets (e.g. lithium, nickel, cobalt, copper, rare earth elements) is highly desirable.
• Previous experience at an engineering consulting firm, technology provider or owner’s engineering team.
• Previous experience with Process simulations, P&IDs, BFD, PFDs, , Heat and Material Balance, Process Equipment datasheets, process design basis, process control philosophy and process descriptions
• Good working knowledge of one or more process simulation programs
• Previous experience designing typical hydrometallurgical circuits such as:
• Ion Exchange
• Solvent Extraction
• Precipitation
• Evaporation/Crystallization
• Membrane concentration and filtration
• Previous experience with equipment selection & sizing, bill of materials, cost estimation, documentation, and controls.
Ability to design, commissioning, and interpret hydrometallurgical test programs at bench scale, pilot scale and demonstration scale.
• Previous experience with scaling up processes and equipment.
• Ability to work as part of a fast paced, multi-disciplinary team and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong technical and non-technical communication and writing.

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Global adventure, broad exposure, and limitless learning await you. You'll be part of the most multi-cultural and diverse team of experts in any industry, anywhere.

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Our exceptional and diverse people are the pulse and spirit of who we are. Every day, you will enrich your knowledge in an environment where differences in thought, creativity and experiences are embraced.

About Us

We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. Together, we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all.

Global in outlook, local in practice – and with a united, shared passion for discovering solutions, we hire talented, driven people and support them to succeed, personally and professionally.

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We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation / modification to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability to assist in the hiring process, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in the interview process, please contact [e-mail] to request assistance. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

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