Neo Performance Materials · 20 hours ago
Project Lead - Critical Material Extraction Pilot Program
Louisiana, United States
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expNeo Performance Materials is a leader in manufacturing critical building blocks for sustainable technologies. The Project Lead will oversee the development and piloting of processes for extracting minor and specialty metal species from industrial by-products, ensuring projects meet technical and commercial objectives.
Chemicals
Responsibilities
Designing, directing, and supervising laboratory-scale experiments and pilot-scale testing programs aimed at developing cost-effective processes for the recovery of high-value metal units from varying types of feed materials and/or production of value-added minor metal compounds
Leading the execution of laboratory- and pilot-scale testing programs and liaising with technical and maintenance personnel as required to ensure the correct functioning of setups and testing equipment
Compiling test result reports and presenting the findings to your supervisor and other internal and external stakeholders
Adhering to all safety requirements and best practices to ensure the safe operation of both lab and pilot equipment and thereby ensure the safety of all personnel involved
Engage with multi-disciplinary scientific and technical staff to provide scientific and engineering resources to diverse internal and external stakeholders
Define and track project milestones and risks, and identify roadblocks that need to be cleared to ensure projects remain on track
Serve as the project manager interface between 3rd-party technology teams, vendors, consultants, or technology providers and internal subject matter experts/engineers
Qualification
Required
BSc or BEng degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Chemical/Process Engineering, or a related field is an essential requirement for this position
Minimum 6 - 8 years of experience in industrial technical project execution or technical customer service within the metals industry
Proven track record in managing lab- and pilot-scale process development programs
Knowledge of minor metals (e.g. gallium, tantalum, niobium, hafnium, etc.), rare earths, specialty alloys, or high-value compounds of these metals is highly desirable
Experience with process modelling, operating cost estimation and techno-economic evaluations
Good analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
Strong competencies in problem-solving/analysis, and technical capacity
Demonstrated experience using a combination of analytical, experimental, and theoretical approaches to solve problems
Take a hands-on approach and display a can-do attitude
Able to work independently for extended periods with minimal supervision
Preferred
Although not a requirement, advanced degrees (MSc, MEng or PhD) would be a plus
Company
Neo Performance Materials
Fast Forwarding the Clean Energy Transition.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kevin Morris
Chief Operating Officer
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