Senior Process Engineer, Capital Projects (Separations Plant)

USA Rare Earth; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Rare Earth, based in Wheat Ridge, CO, is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for their Capital Projects team. The ideal candidate will act as the owner's representative during the Consolidated Separations Plant project, ensuring high-purity rare earth oxide production.

The role requires strong process engineering experience with a focus on capital projects, effective communication with various stakeholders, and a commitment to quality and sustainable practices. The position includes a competitive salary range between $135,000 - $145,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of process engineering experience in minerals processing or chemical industries.
• Experience with cost-effective project delivery and owner representation.
• Ability to manage formal comment review and disposition cycles.

Responsibilities

• Primary liaison between process development team and EPCM contractor.
• Lead structured review cycles for engineering deliverables.
• Participate in design reviews and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Process engineering experience

EPCM interface

Capital project delivery

Complex data synthesis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering

Advanced degree

Tools

Process Flow Diagrams (PFD)

Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)

HAZOP Review

Job description

USA Rare Earth, based in Wheat Ridge, CO, is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for their Capital Projects team. The ideal candidate will act as the owner's representative during the Consolidated Separations Plant project, ensuring high-purity rare earth oxide production.

The role requires strong process engineering experience with a focus on capital projects, effective communication with various stakeholders, and a commitment to quality and sustainable practices. The position includes a competitive salary range between $135,000 - $145,000 per year.