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Ucore Rare Metals Inc. · 12 hours ago

Senior Lead Process Engineer

Alexandria, LA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. is a TSX-listed company focused on commercializing its innovative RapidSXTM rare earth element separation technology. They are seeking a Senior Lead Process Engineer to provide technical input on projects, manage metallurgical testing, and lead project commissioning at their facility in Alexandria, Louisiana.

MiningNatural ResourcesPrecious Metals

Responsibilities

General provision of technical input to the Company’s projects and initiatives

Oversight and management of ongoing metallurgical testing that is focused on process plant definition and enhancing product specifications

Finalising process engineering activities – including PDC, MEB, PFD, PID, MEL deliverables – and then focus on the support and management of detailed design and engineering/construction vendors

Training of the local process plant operations team

Leading role in project commissioning and ramp-up

Undertake work consistent with the company’s Code of Conduct

Qualification

Process engineeringMetallurgical process designProject developmentInorganic chemical processingTechnical problem-solvingMS Office proficiencySolvent extraction chemistryCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Degree in process engineering or metallurgy

At least 5 years' – preferably 10 years' – experience in the inorganic chemical processing or minerals industry, with process engineering, project development and project operations experience

Exposure to metallurgical process plant engineering and design, with familiarity of process engineering design packages (PDC, MEB, PFDs, P&IDs, and MEL), experience in contributing to their development

Well-developed process analysis and technical problem-solving skills

Work independently but able to effectively contribute to the functioning of a cohesive team

Strong communications skills (written; verbal; presentation)

A proficient level of computer skills and knowledge in MS Office, particularly in regard to Microsoft Excel

Travel within North America, including for longer periods during project commissioning

Preferred

Experience with the chemistry of solvent extraction and rare earth element processing

Company

Ucore Rare Metals Inc.

Ucore Rare Metals (TSXV: UCU / OTCQX: UURAF) is building the next-generation North American supply chain for rare earth elements (REEs), driven by innovation, strategic partnerships, and a clear vision to reduce dependence on foreign critical-metal sources.

Founded in 2006

Bedford, Nova Scotia, CAN

11-50 employees