What You'll DoLead equipment and process design from concept through procurement, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and startupOperate, troubleshoot, and improve pilot‑scale processing equipment in collaboration with pilot plant techniciansDesign and execute pilot‑scale experiments to evaluate process performance, recovery, throughput, and product qualityDevelop and maintain key process documentation including PFDs, P&IDs, mass and heat balances, operating procedures, and control narrativesAnalyze experimental and operational data to identify opportunities for process optimization and scale‑upSupport development of automated plant monitoring and optimization tools in collaboration with software and machine learning teamsEnsure safe operations by supporting EHS, hazard assessments, risk management, and management of change processesWhat You'll BringB.S., M.S., or PhD in Chemical Engineering or a related field10+ years of experience in operations, process scale‑up, or plant design in minerals processing, chemicals, specialty materials, oil & gas, or related industriesDemonstrated experience driving equipment design, commissioning, and plant operationStrong understanding of relevant unit operations and equipment such as kilns, furnaces, ion exchange, solvent extraction, solid liquid separation, leaching, electrowinning, or similar technologiesAbility to design experiments, troubleshoot complex processes, and analyze operational datasetsStrong commitment to Health, Safety, and Environmental complianceExcellent technical writing, communication, and teamwork skillsComfortable working in fast‑paced environments, wearing multiple hats, and managing ambiguityWhy Join Us? This role is highly hands‑on and will play a key role in bridging R&D and plant operations, helping scale technologies from laboratory development through pilot demonstration and ultimately to commercial production.