Process Engineer

Overview

The Process Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, optimizing, and monitoring processes involved in In Situ Copper Recovery (ISCR) and Solvent Exchange/Electrowinning (SXEW) plant operations. The Process Engineer will collaborate closely with operations, environmental, and engineering teams to develop cost-effective and sustainable process applications.

Reports to:

Glenn Hoffmeyer.

Location:

Florence, AZ.

Company Background and Culture:
Florence Copper is in the historic Copper Corridor of Arizona – a region steeped in copper mining history. The project offers a unique opportunity to provide strong economic benefits to the community of Florence and the State of Arizona with minimal environmental impact using the in-situ copper recovery process. During its lifetime, Florence Copper is estimated to create close to 500 jobs for Pinal County and generate $3.4 billion in economic activity for the State of Arizona.

Florence Copper is expected to have the lowest energy and greenhouse gas-intensity (GHG) of any copper producer in North America and will reduce the United States’ reliance on foreign producers for a metal considered to be critical for the transition to a low-carbon economy. Florence Copper is a wholly owned subsidiary of Taseko Mines Limited which is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Taseko is also the operator and the owner of the Gibraltar copper/molybdenum mine in Canada and various other development projects.

• Work with staff to implement plant process changes, including chemical and mechanical methods, to ensure efficient and effective mineral recovery
• Take project management and/or design work associated with additional construction and modifications of SXEW plant and associated ISCR systems
• Facilitate process equipment changes and specifications
• Documentation of process changes and modifications
• Collaborate with staff to identify and integrate new technologies to increase production rates and reduce operational costs
• Analyze operational data to assess process performance and implement improvements
• Utilize data analytics and modeling software and simulate process improvements and predict outcomes
• Ensure compliance with all safety, health, and environmental regulations, implementing protocols to minimize environmental impact
• Design processes to minimize chemical usage and manage byproducts in an environmentally responsible manner
• Support cross-functional teams with technical insights to improve production and develop innovative processing solutions
• Lead or contribute to projects aimed at optimizing mining operations from initial testing through to implementation and scaling
• Prepare and maintain detailed reports and documentation for process design, testing and optimization

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years’ experience in process engineering, or related industry
• Proficiency with process simulation software and data analysis tools
• Strong knowledge of mining regulation, health, and safety standards as well as environmental management best practices
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot technical issues in complex systems

• Proficient in data collection, statistical analysis and process simulation
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively