Project Engineer | Pilot Plant Engineer - Nevada

DistroLas Vegas, NevadaJob.bopublished 10/06/2026
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Position Summary

  • This role will have multiple responsibilities. We are currently designing and building a pilot plant facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • This role will have two phases to begin with:
  • During construction
  • Attend and contribute to Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) studies for the pilot plant design
  • Assist in writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Daily management of the construction crew
  • Lead morning toolbox talks
  • Perform Hazard and 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
  • Optimize flowsheets
  • Schedule and manage sample analysis with external laboratories
  • Work flexible hours that could include night shifts
  • 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

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering with Chemical, Metallurgical, or Mechanical specialization
  • Registered or ability to register as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Nevada
  • 2–5 years of relevant experience, especially in metallurgical operations
  • Highly organized with the ability to multi-task
  • Strong digital literacy in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Outstanding interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and comfortable making recommendations
  • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Capacity to work proactively 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 out of a newly acquired location in Las Vegas, Nevada; relocation to this area will be required

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