Project Engineer | Pilot Plant Engineer - Nevada

Distro; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Distro in Las Vegas, NV, is designing and building a pilot plant facility and seeks an engineer to manage both construction and operations phases. The role includes supervising teams, optimizing processes, and coordinating lab analysis, with potential night shifts.

The selected candidate will relocate to Las Vegas, join a fast-paced, self-directed environment, and pursue growth toward a senior role at Western Magnesium after pilot operation concludes.

Qualifications

• This role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering with a chemical, metallurgical, or mechanical specialization.
• Registered or ability to register as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Nevada.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in metallurgical operations.

Responsibilities

• This role will have two phases to begin with: construction and operations; expect fast pace and self-direction.
• During construction: attend HAZOP studies, write SOPs, manage crew, lead toolbox talks, perform hazard assessments, maintain schedule, manage work orders and logistics.
• During operations: supervise operations and maintenance teams, operate equipment as needed, input and manage process data, assist analytics, optimize flowsheets, schedule sample analysis with labs, and accommodate night shifts.

Skills

HAZOP studies

SOP writing

Construction management

Toolbox talks

Hazard assessment

Project scheduling

Data analytics

Process data

Flowsheet optimization

Sample analysis

Night shifts

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Chemical, Metallurgical, or Mechanical)

Job description

Position Summary

This role will have multiple responsibilities. We are currently designing and building a pilot plant facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• This role will have two phases to begin with:
  • During construction
    • Attend and contribute to Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) studies for the pilot plant design
    • Assist in writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
    • Daily management of the construction crew
    • Lead morning toolbox talks
    • Perform Hazard and Risk Assessments during the construction process
    • Maintain project schedule and provide weekly updates to management
    • Manage all work orders
    • Manage all lockouts, confined space entries, and occupational hygiene
    • Receive all deliveries
  • During operations
    • Supervise the operations and maintenance teams
    • Operate equipment when required
    • Input and manage process data
    • Assist in data analytics
    • Optimize flowsheets
    • Schedule and manage sample analysis with external laboratories
    • Work flexible hours that could include night shifts
• This role will be very fast paced and will require a significant amount of self-directed learning. There will be a senior role in Western Magnesium to grow into after the pilot plant operation is complete.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with Chemical, Metallurgical, or Mechanical specialization
• Registered or ability to register as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Nevada
• 2–5 years of relevant experience, especially in metallurgical operations
• Highly organized with the ability to multi-task
• Strong digital literacy in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Outstanding interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and comfortable making recommendations
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment
• Capacity to work proactively and possess good time management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with others in a technical team-based environment
• Preference will be given to candidates with previous metallurgical pilot plant experience and/or industrial plant construction experience
• The company conducts its work out of a newly acquired location in Las Vegas, Nevada; relocation to this area will be required

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