Lab Process Engineer
Vancouver, BC
Full-timeAbout This Job
The Company
BQE are hiring an intermediate level Lab Process Engineer, holding a Masters or PhD, to join our talented labratory team at our brand new facility in Mount Pleasant. We develop innovative technological wastewater treatment solutions for international clients in the mining industry, helping them to meet stringent government regulations, extract mineral value from a waste product, and protect water as a natural resource - all whilst encouraging and promoting socially responsible operations. We have been in commercial production since 2001 and have designed and constructed 18 water treatment plants at locations around the world. On average BQE Water treats 20 million m3 of wastewater and recovers 1,500 tonnes of metals of value annually. Visit www.bqewater.com to learn more about what we do.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager, Pilot and Laboratory Services, the Lab Process Engineer will:
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Carry out laboratory and pilot testing programs, which include:
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Prepare test plans and execute/deliver on the plans.
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Assist Lab Technologist in setting-up experimental apparatuses and perform bench scale testing of different treatment processes.
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Data analysis and result interpretation
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Write, review and edit technical documents including lab reports, design reports and technical papers.
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Perform technical assessments including scoping level design and cost estimates of water treatment processes to identify fatal flaws, advantages and disadvantages, and areas of best and worst application. Optimize existing technologies for contaminant removal and resource recovery.
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Process engineering support including mass and energy balances, equipment sizing and specifications, PFDs, P&IDs, GAs, instrument lists, etc.
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Technical support of the operations group and gain experience with hands-on experience at full-scale plants.
Qualifications
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Safety conscious, proactively identify risks, participate in safety audits and inspections, observe and execute safety practices and rules in the workplace.
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Solid understanding of the fundamental principles of aqueous inorganic chemistry.
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Bachelor’s degree in chemical/materials engineering, hydrometallurgy or mineral processing with Master and/or PhD in the field.
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3+ years experience in applied research and technology development.
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2-4 years of industrial experience in water treatment, hydrometallurgy, mining or mineral processing.
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Experience with the management and analysis of lab/pilot/engineering/operations data is an asset.
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Strong understanding of/experience with flowsheets and flowsheet development in in water treatment, hydrometallurgy, mining or mineral processing applications.
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Excellent analytical, facilitation and communication skills.
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Willingness to learn new skills outside of your area of responsibility/comfort and help colleagues.
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Able to work as a full-time, permanent employee in Canada.
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Willingness and ability to travel to project sites around the world.
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Registration or ability to register with Engineers and Geoscientists BC.
The Perks
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Competitive salary
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Manulife health coverage on hire, boosted with a HSA account upon probation completion
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Brand new office and lab in Mount Pleasant with parking, employee gym and roof patio/BBQ.
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GRRSP
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Financial education matching annually
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Cross-departmental training and development including twice monthly 'CEO Inustry Sessions' with David Kratochvil
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $70,000.00-$95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
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Company events
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Dental care
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Extended health care
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Life insurance
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Mileage reimbursement
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On-site gym
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On-site parking
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Paid time off
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RRSP match
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Tuition reimbursement
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Vision care
Schedule:
•Monday to Friday
Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
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Please outline your water treatment experience, if any.
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Some of our sites are in the USA, and you may have the opportunity to visit. Do you meet TN eligibility criteria or would you need to travel on a B1 visa/status or similar?
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Do you, at the time of application, please provide details as to whether you currently have the legal right to work in Canada for any employer?
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What made you apply for this R&D lab-focused Process Engineer intermediate level Masters/PhD level position over others?
Work Location: In person
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