Heraeus, the German based technology group is a leading international family-owned company formed in 1851. We create high-quality solutions for our customers by combining material expertise with technological know-how. Our ideas are focused on themes such as environment, energy, health, mobility, and industrial applications. In 2015 Heraeus generated revenues without precious metals of €1.9 bn and a total revenue of €12.9 bn. In more than 100 subsidiaries in 38 countries we offer our worldwide 12,500 employees the freedom to develop and promote their own ideas. We call it: Open Space. For Open Minds®.
Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and results-driven Process Engineer to join our Precious Metals operation’s team. The ideal candidate will bring strong metallurgical expertise and a solid background in process design, analysis, and optimization within a metals or mineral processing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain detailed material and energy balances for process systems
- Create, review, and update Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
- Monitor, analyze, and optimize process performance across precious metal production operations
- Apply metallurgical principles to improve recovery, efficiency, and product quality
- Troubleshoot process issues and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime
- Lead and support continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives
- Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and laboratory teams to ensure process stability and consistency, and product quality
- Prepare technical reports, process documentation, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Support process design, scale-up, and commissioning activities as required
- Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) regulations, standards, and best practices
What is required for this role:
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Process Engineering, or a related discipline
- Minimum of 5 years post-graduation experience in a process engineering role
- Strong metallurgical experience, preferably in precious metals or hydrometallurgical processing
- Proven experience developing material and energy balances and process simulations
- Hands-on experience with PFD and P&ID development and interpretation
- Demonstrated capability in process optimization and troubleshooting
- Familiarity with analytical techniques (e.g., XRF, ICP) is considered an asset
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Able to successfully complete a background check, pre-placement physical exam and drug screen.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Newfoundland and Labrador, or eligibility/registration in an equivalent jurisdiction, is considered an asset
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Opportunity to work in a specialized and high-value sector
- Career growth and professional development opportunities
Pay: From $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Long Harbour, NL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
- Process Engineering: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
