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Job Description:

This role will have multiple responsibilities. Western Magnesium is currently designing and building a pilot plant facility.

This role will have two phases to begin with:

• During construction
• Attend and contribute to the Hazardous Operability studies for the pilot plant design
• Assist in writing Standard Operating Procedures
• Daily management of construction crew
• Perform toolbox talk each morning
• Perform Hazardous 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
• Flowsheet optimization
• Schedule and manage sample analysis with external laboratories
• Work flexible hours that could include nightshifts

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:

• Bachelors degree in engineering with Chemical, Metallurgical, or Mechanical specialization
• Registered or ability to register as a PE in the state of Nevada
• 2-5 years of relevant experience, especially in metallurgical operations
• Highly organized and ability to multi-task essential
• Strong digital literacy in Microsoft Office Suite®: Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Outstanding interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and comfortable making recommendations
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Capacity to work in a proactive manner 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 based out of a newly acquired location in Las Vegas, Nevada, locating to this area will be required.