Chemical Process Engineer

Job description

Geomega Resources, a publicly listed company on the Toronto Venture Stock Exchange is a company that works in critical and strategic metals and specializing in rare-earth extraction. We are situated on the south shore of Montreal, in Boucherville, QC right beside the tunnel with access by public and regular transport.

Our mission is to develop sustainable methods for the extraction and purification of metallic compounds through chemical and hydrometallurgical processes from ores, recycled materials and industrial waste. We are making rapid progress and want to expand further into other markets by using our R&D platform to build a wider range of pilot plants and commercial processes.

Our growing company is looking for an experienced and motivated Chemical Process Engineer to join our team at Geomega. The ideal candidate will have around 5 years experience in process engineering, detail oriented, is looking for an opportunity that has a wide spectrum of engineering activities (detailed engineering, plant construction, optimization, operation, R&D and more) and a desire for growth and development.

A great opportunity for an individual seeking full-time, permanent employment, with a company that is creative, growing and developing. A unique opportunity to be part of the global movement to reduce mining waste, GHG emissions and development of innovative technologies for the extraction of metals.

Brief description

The selected person will work with the Chief Technology Officer and the engineering team on all engineering related activities of the company. The employee will be working on multiple projects with various departments and disciplines, needs to be able to multitask and work in a team.

Tasks & Responsibilities

The selected person will participate in the following activities with the engineering team:

- Project definition, development of process engineering plan, the necessary resources and the establishment of priorities for the project.

- Design, fabrication, and assembling industry-relevant equipment, pilot plant units that require engineering techniques or modification based on concept design developed by R&D team

- Development of new concepts for new processes or equipment

- Preparation of PFDs, P&ID and other process documentation (PDC, PCD, etc.) based on the conceptual design provided by the R&D team

- Development of control narrative, control scheme, cause and effect matrices and control logics based on the process concept provided by the R&D team

- Preparation of line list, line sizing, PSV calculations and piping specification

- Performing valve selection, valve sizing, prepare valve list and communicate with vendors

- Assessing process equipment and instrumentation requirements based on process concept

- Preparing or completing equipment datasheet and specifications

- Selection of equipment technology, sizing, design, and specification

- Finding and communicating with vendors for equipment selection, design, and quotations

- Reviewing vendor drawings and specification

- Process hazard assessments and risk analysis. Participate in internal HAZOP studies and work with the engineering team during external HAZAOP sessions

- Plant layout development and 3D model reviews

- Providing process data, reports, descriptions, and any other technical data required for R&D purposes including environmental analysis, techno-economical evaluations, process simulation, permitting, etc

- Collaboration with other engineering disciplines such as mechanical, E&IC, civil, etc. and preparation of engineering deliverables for construction contractors to build the plant

- Incorporating new approaches and methodologies into R&D

- Working with contractors or technicians, explaining specifications and tasks, process safety and environmental regulations

- Work with the engineering team with regards to the application of codes, standards and well-known practices.

Qualifications and requirements

- Bachelor of Chemical Engineering

- 5 years in a role of process engineer (preferably in Canada)

- Experience in chemical, petrochemical, refining, hydrometallurgical or similar processes

- Experience with process flow diagrams, P&IDs and other technical documentation

- Knowledge of process design, process technologies, and process control

- Experience with process hazard assessments and risk analysis

- Experience with safety and environmental regulations

- Flexible and able to meet objectives while working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and strict deadlines

- Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational, time management, and planning skills

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

- Familiar with EPCM work environment

- Full bilingual proficiency is strongly preferred

Skills

- Strong problem-solving and time management skills – able to complete complex tasks quickly and with little guidance and react to matters with the appropriate level of urgency

- Proactive attitude – e.g. taking an active role in the engineering team

- Detail-oriented, reliable & responsible

- Teamwork – friendly and helpful attitude that can build effective and collaborative working relationships

- Demonstrate a high level of dedication and enthusiasm

- Ethical conduct and discretion – acting with integrity and professionalism, handling confidential information with discretion

- Analytical – ability to identify needs and plan accordingly

- Excellent communication skills - the job involves talking to both internal personnel and external (contractors, suppliers, potential future clients)

If you want to be part of a workplace that empowers you to achieve and succeed, we encourage you to send us your resume.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $90,000.00-$140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care

- Extended health care

- Life insurance

- On-site parking

- Stock options

- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Boucherville, QC J4B 6Y4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Do you have a B.Sc in Chemical Engineering?

Education:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

- Process Engineering: 3 years (required)

Language:

- French (required)

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- OIQ (preferred)

Work Location: In person