New Job: Senior Technical Manager: Hydrometallurgy

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Summary:

The Senior Technical Manager will be a key part of the organization by providing technical leadership to meet the process engineering and technical needs in Solvent Extraction and Electrowinning (SX/EW). The incumbent will manage all technical and quality issues in connection with the construction, start up and operation of a solvent extraction electrowinning plant.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and direct process improvements. 
• Lead technical support. 
• Supervise engineers and technicians.
• Manage all technical and quality issues in connection with the construction, start up and operation of solvent extraction electrowinning plant.    
• Direct the SX/EW Engineering Department. 
• Propose and manage environmental technology projects related to SX/EW operations. 
• Coordinate with corporate EH&S department to ensure environmental compliance.
• Direct the planning, scheduling, technical project management and execution of activities for major technical projects at the SX/EW facilities including providing cost-effective process recommendations and completion of projects on budget and on time for start up and operations. 
• Evaluate performance of SX/EW processes:  analyze operating data, develop mass and energy balances, recommend new or improved practices, processes, equipment, etc., to improve metallurgical and economical performance.  
• Coordinate and direct activities of outside engineering or consulting companies and other contractors in the execution of process engineering/ technical projects or studies. 
• Supervise, develop and evaluate performance of technicians and engineers.

Qualifications:

• Expertise in solvent extraction and electrowinning (SX/EW) technology
• Minimum BS degree in Metallurgy/Hydrometallurgy, Materials Science or Chemical Engineering
• Computer competency in working with and developing system solutions. 
• Six Sigma and Lean Enterprise experience

About Our Client:


Our client is one of the top producers in the world of a key product that is used in a variety of markets. Recent acquisitions and the development of a new state-of-the-art production facility in the U.S. ensure that they will maintain this lead.  Key to their success and market domination is the use of unique processing technologies and equipment that allow them to meet tough customer specifications.

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New Job: Senior Process Engineer: High Corporate Visibility in Very Profitable Company

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Those looking to take the next significant step in their career will find it worth their time to learn more.

Overview:

• High Visibility: Member of Corporate Senior Technical Team
• Multiple Site Responsibility
• Responsible for Corporate Process Engineering Activities
• One of the Largest Producers in the U.S. of a Key Product

Summary:

We currently have an opening for a Corporate Senior Process Engineer with one of our most successful clients. This role calls for a very experienced process engineering professional with a strong background, both in leadership and in relation to technical experience.  This position will be responsible for corporate process engineering activities and will be a member of the corporate senior technical team.  This team is responsible for development and optimization of assets that includes strategic planning, management of pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, and technology evaluation for improved cost efficiencies and production.

Our client is one of the largest producers in the U.S. of a key product that is necessary for a wide range of applications.

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New Job: Sr. Project Manager: Leadership Role with High Visibility

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Summary:

The Senior Project Manager will enjoy high visibility and will allow a professional to exercise leadership while also being a key contributor to the engineering function.  

The incumbent will manage an engineering team, but will also provide general engineering support that may include managing projects, capital review, design, equipment diagnostics, process trouble shooting, and project management responsibility.  The Project Manager must lead with a high energy level and make things happen while aiming to adhere to crucial safety measures & increase plant productivity and efficiency.   

This senior project role provides a single engineering liaison for contact among various departments and the corporate office, engineering firms and construction firms to drive and track new major projects including all documentation and follow-up.  The incumbent will monitor spending, on-time deliveries and the collection of details for all projects at the manufacturing location.  The incumbent will  ensure good engineering principles and practices are applied so that projects are designed, constructed, and maintained in a safe, cost effective and timely manner. 

Other key responsibilities:

• Work place and project safety. 
• Develop scope of services for contractors, consultants, and local work force for all assigned projects.
• Assembles project team, identifies needed resources, assigns responsibilities and develops timeframes to facilitate successful completion of project activities and deliverables.
• Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.
• Manages project budget.
• Minimizes our exposure and risk on projects.
• Effectively applies our methodology and enforces project standards.
• Review, track and forecast project time and cost estimates monthly.
• Ensure project requirements are achieved in a timely fashion and within budget guidelines.
• Prepare and conduct project meetings as needed.
• Prepare requisitions for equipment and services as required.
• Perform engineering calculations as required.
• Recommend new processes where needed for quality improvement, cost reduction, and on-time delivery.
• Evaluate project performance.
• Prepare Authorization for Expense (AFE) documentation utilizing supplier information, cost standards, and technical information available to acquire funding for the project. 

Experience and Requirements:

• BS Degree – Engineering. 
• 10 years project management experience in an industrial environment.
• Examples of projects in excess of $30MM.
• Effective communications & leadership skills. 
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Project financial acumen and the ability to read and interpret prints and specifications.

Our Client:

Our client holds a significant competitive advantage in the world, as they are one of the largest producers in the world of key products necessary for a wide range of applications.  Solid financials have allowed the client to put aside significant cash reserves to allow for expansion in the coming years. 

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New Job: Maintenance Planner / Scheduler - Rockies

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We have 2 clients in the Western / Rockies areas of the U.S. that are looking for proven professionals in Maintenance Planning / Scheduling for their key sites.  These sites are expected to see significant growth due to future business plans and solid markets.  Both are global leaders in their area of focus in reliable and strong markets.

We kept this message brief in order to not overwhelm you.  But, we will gladly provide details as interested candidates come forth.

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New Job: Corporate Maintenance & Reliability Manager - Multiple Sites

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This high profile role will exercise considerable responsibility by leading the maintenance departments and reliability programs nationwide for a successful and growing client. As the Champion for the reliability program nationwide, the incumbent will lead the preventive and predictive maintenance program for all manufacturing sites. Our client is looking for an individual who has a solid track record in PM/PdM and who has mentored and developed personnel in maintenance departments.  

Responsibility:

• Responsibility for maintenance, maintenance engineering and reliability.
• Responsibility for mechanical reliability, NDT, vibration analysis, lube oil analysis and mechanical integrity. 
• Serving as Champion for Corporate Reliability Program. 
• Leading troubleshooting of plant maintenance problems and establish Preventive and Predictive Maintenance procedures. 
• Directing and coordinating plant CMMS. 
• Working closely with plant management personnel. 
• Training personnel and developing Reliability Centered Maintenance Program. 

Requirements:

• BS/BA degree required, preferably in engineering. 
• Able to train personnel and develop Reliability Centered Maintenance Program. 
• Track record of improving plant OEE.
• Experience with CMMS

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New Job: Operations Manager: High Corporate Visibility in Very Profitable Company

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With a strong corporate leadership team, which includes professionals from Fortune companies, our client is a highly profitable leader whose products are used in a wide variety of markets.  A continual focus on innovative technology & capital investment has led to a continually expanding customer base.

Due to the important nature of multiple key sites (mining and processing), the Operations Manager will enjoy very high corporate visibility and will have responsibility for both salaried Management and Engineering staff and will support and direct the sites’ management teams.

We’ve kept this message brief in order to not overwhelm you.  But, we will gladly provide details as interested candidates come forth.

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