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Reporting to the Assistant Technical Superintendent, this position is responsible for the following duties:
-Develop and apply working knowledge and expertise in process design and metallurgical unit operations, and provide training to others
-Develop and apply working knowledge of the process data systems (data historian, SQL/Access and visualization tools)
-Timely delivery of mill metallurgical accounting and performance reporting
-Review and update of Mill Sampling and Operating Guidelines
-Work within and support the Management of Change process
-Support commissioning of new equipment/systems
-Applying investigative and continuous improvement principles
-Provide technical support/context to all mill departments (Operations, Maintenance, Safety, Environment etc.)
-Liaise with corporate and/or external resources as required
-Conduct metallurgical test work and fill in for Metallurgical Technician in their absence
-Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Experience:
-Bachelor or Masters degree in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering and eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with APEGS
-A minimum of 4 years industry experience
-Experience and knowledge of industrial processes and process equipment
-Uranium ore processing experience is an asset
-Demonstrate increasing level of responsibility
The incumbent requires the following Skills:
-Comfortable working in an industrial plant and laboratory environment
-Understanding of the conventional unit processes in mineral processing and hydrometallurgy
-Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
-Proficient in working with Microsoft Office suite
-Ability to innovate in the areas of uranium processing with a focus on plant efficiency, capital and operating cost optimization and compliance to environmental regulations
-Working knowledge of risk assessment (HAZID/HAZOP) will be an asset