Hydrometallurgy Process Engineer for Metal Recovery

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Freeport (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MOVA Metals in Texas is seeking a skilled chemical/metallurgical engineer to optimize processes for vanadium pentoxide and molybdenum trioxide production. The role covers testing, process optimization, and plant instrumentation.

You will design layouts, assist in start-ups, and collaborate with operations, marketing, and management to deliver safe, cost-effective metal recovery. Strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Metallurgical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• 2–5 years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience in at least one of the fields of metal extraction via Hydrometallurgical, Pyrometallurgical, Solvent Extraction, Roasting/Calcining.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Perform tests throughout stages of production to determine degree of control over variables, including temperature, density, specific gravity, and pressure.
• Determine most effective arrangement of operations such as mixing, crushing, heat transfer, distillation, and drying.
• Perform laboratory studies of steps in manufacture of new product and test proposed process in small scale operation such as a pilot plant.
• Conduct research to develop new and improved chemical manufacturing processes.
• Design measurement and control systems for chemical plants based on data collected in laboratory experiments and in pilot plant operations.
• Design and plan layout of equipment.
• Propose new programs to address future technological needs of the corporation.
• Propose, design and conduct research that leads to new product or process development.
• Develop strategies related to automation and instrumentation of new or existing processes.
• Supervise start-up of new processes or process modification.
• Provide support to Marketing and Sales in customer related problems and to operations on plant or process problems.
• Maintain records of project work and write timely reports upon completion.
• Prepare quarterly progress reports.
• Support GMR’s Management strategy by contributing a technical management viewpoint to product, business and resource allocation decisions.
• Work with operations in the transfer of technology to the manufacturing process.
• Protect, enhance and broaden the technological base of the company while providing real-time, applied, solutions in support of on-going operations.
• Coordinate, direct, and manage all R&D, analytical, and technical activities.
• Confer with management, production, and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.
• Coordinate and direct projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
• Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
• Plan and direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment.
• Direct, review, and approve product design and changes.
• Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department, service, laboratory or firm.
• Perform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Metallurgical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Job description

MOVA Metals in Texas is seeking a skilled chemical/metallurgical engineer to optimize processes for vanadium pentoxide and molybdenum trioxide production. The role covers testing, process optimization, and plant instrumentation.

You will design layouts, assist in start-ups, and collaborate with operations, marketing, and management to deliver safe, cost-effective metal recovery. Strong communication is essential.