Join a team producing clean water and reducing environmental footprint. Make a difference. We are a growing, dynamic clean-tech company that identified the need to establish a full-time role for a person with a technical background to build structures and oversee all aspects of environment, health and safety. The global team is a diverse group of professionals from different cultures united by the goal of helping the world to decarbonize and be sustainable.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager, Pilot and Laboratory Services, the Lab Process Engineer will:
- Carry out laboratory and pilot testing programs, which include:
- Prepare test plans and execute/deliver on the plans.
- Assist Lab Technologist in setting-up experimental apparatuses and perform bench scale testing of different treatment processes.
- Data analysis and result interpretation
- Write, review and edit technical documents including lab reports, design reports and technical papers.
- 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.
- Process engineering support including mass and energy balances, equipment sizing and specifications, PFDs, P&IDs, GAs, instrument lists, etc.
- Technical support of the operations group and gain experience with hands-on experience at full-scale plants.
Qualifications
- Safety conscious, proactively identify risks, participate in safety audits and inspections, observe and execute safety practices and rules in the workplace.
- Solid understanding of the fundamental principles of aqueous inorganic chemistry.
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical/materials engineering, hydrometallurgy or mineral processing with Master and/or PhD in the field.
- 3+ years experience in applied research and technology development.
- 2-4 years of industrial experience in water treatment, hydrometallurgy, mining or mineral processing.
- Experience with the management and analysis of lab/pilot/engineering/operations data is an asset.
- Strong understanding of/experience with flowsheets and flowsheet development in in water treatment, hydrometallurgy, mining or mineral processing applications.
- Excellent analytical, facilitation and communication skills.
- Willingness to learn new skills outside of your area of responsibility/comfort and help colleagues.
- Able to work as a full-time, permanent employee in Canada.
- Willingness and ability to travel to project sites around the world.
- Registration or ability to register with Engineers and Geoscientists BC.
The Perks
- Competitive salary
- Manulife health coverage on hire, boosted with a HSA account upon probation completion
- Brand new office and lab in Mount Pleasant with parking, employee gym and roof patio/BBQ.
- GRRSP
- Financial education matching annually
- Cross-departmental training and development including twice monthly ‘CEO Inustry Sessions’ with David Kratochvil
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Please outline your water treatment experience, if any.
- 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?
- 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?
- What made you apply for this R&D lab-focused Process Engineer intermediate level Masters/PhD level position over others?
Work Location: In person
About us
BQE Water is a service provider specializing in mine water treatment and management solutions that support and improve the performance of mining and smelting operations. In commercial production since 2001, we have water treatment professionals including engineers, operators and technicians working on three continents: North and South America, and China. We have a diverse and inclusive team, offer a casual work environment and have a strong focus on teamwork to support our clients’ unique water requirements.