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BHE Renewables · 2 months ago

Sr Process Engineer - Mineral Operations

Calipatria, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

BHE Renewables is an innovative company that delivers sustainable energy solutions. They are seeking a Senior Process Engineer to support the lithium and mineral development through engineering practices, mentoring less experienced engineers, and collaborating on complex projects.

EnergyHydroelectricRenewable EnergySolar

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Works with internal and external resources for the timely completion of assigned tasks and projects for mineral development. This includes planning, scheduling, and completion of required work tasks with a Target Zero safety mindset

Monitors facility efficiencies and recommends to plant manager if a process requires adjustments. Analyzes data to troubleshoot process issues and maximize facility performance. Prepare and present data reports to team, to summarize key information

Review project design, process, and standard operating and test procedures for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements and applicable codes and specifications. Coordinate activities concerned with process developments and resolving engineering design and test problems. Generate and/or review heat and mass balances, as required. Perform detailed equipment and design calculations and prepare specifications

Recommend and implement facility and equipment performance testing related to the reliability, operability and efficiency of the specific equipment and its relationship to operations. Support pilot, demonstration, and commercial testing and operations

Respond to operating needs and provides services to operations as required. Maintain close contact with these groups to evaluate equipment performance, recommend design/specification improvements, trend project performance, technology upgrades and keep up to date with the technologies utilized in the facility. Mentor process engineer(s) and interns, as requested

Perform additional responsibilities, including special projects, as requested, or assigned

Qualification

Chemical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringProcess EngineeringAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership SkillsInterpersonal SkillsMentoring Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or mechanical engineering (3-10 years of experience)

This is an operations focused role that must be on site at the lithium recovery plant located in Calipatria, California

Candidates must be willing to work in a lithium recovery manufacturing plant

Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions

Must possess effective interpersonal skills, leadership abilities and relationship-building skills

Able to mentor and provide direction to process engineers, as needed

Must demonstrate effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Must be able to make clear and precise decisions in critical situations

Must have ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects and issues concurrently

Must have the ability to use technical skills to focus ideas onto substantial projects

Must show a willingness to learn, as well as to clearly communicate complex ideas and concepts to those with less technical background

A valid driver's license is required

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation

Benefits

BHE Renewables CARES program supports employee volunteerism and investments in our communities.

Company

BHE Renewables

BHE Renewables is an energy company that develops wind, solar, geothermal, and hydroelectric energy solutions.

Founded in 2011

Des Moines, Iowa, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.bherenewables.com

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