Project Manager

About the Company: MOVA Metals is a global technology leader in the recovery of critical metals and innovator in renewable energy. Having serviced the oil refinery industry since 1973, MOVA is the world’s largest recycler of spent petroleum catalysts. We use hydrometallurgical operations to produce the pure oxides of molybdenum and vanadium. These unique patented operations allow us the flexibility to optimize metal content in spent catalyst. Our processes deliver a sustainable alternative to landfilling and exporting of hazardous materials. We are the leading Verified Recycler and Reclamation Facility of spent catalyst globally. The process recovers molybdenum and vanadium that are then reused in chemical and metallurgical applications by major catalyst producers, steel and battery manufacturers.

Position Summary: Support processing and Administration by providing timely and accurate information. Responsible for optimizing all process activities to ensure vanadium pentoxide and molybdenum trioxide are recovered in a safe, cost-effective manner. Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• Perform tests throughout stages of production to determine degree of control over variables, including temperature, density, specific gravity, and pressure.
• Determine most effective arrangement of operations such as mixing, crushing, heat transfer, distillation, and drying.
• Perform laboratory studies of steps in manufacture of new products and test proposed process in small scale operation such as a pilot plant.
• Conduct research to develop new and improved chemical manufacturing processes.
• Design measurement and control systems for chemical plants based on data collected in laboratory experiments and in pilot plant operations.
• Design and plan layout of equipment.
• Propose new programs to address future technological needs of the corporation.
• Propose, design and conduct research that leads to new products or process development.
• Develop strategies related to automation and instrumentation of new or existing processes.
• Supervise start-up of new processes or process modification.
• Provide support for Marketing and Sales in customer-related problems and to operations on plant or process problems.
• Maintain records of project work and write timely reports upon completion.
• Prepare quarterly progress reports.
• Support Mova’s Management strategy by contributing a technical management viewpoint to product, business and resource allocation decisions.
• Establish objectives for process development/improvement.
• Work with operations in the transfer of technology to the manufacturing process.
• Protect, enhance and broaden the technological base of the company while providing real-time, applied, solutions in support of on-going operations.
• Coordinate, direct, and manage all R&D, analytical, and technical activities.
• Confer with management, production, and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.
• Coordinate and direct projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
• Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
• Plan and direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment.
• Direct, review, and approve product design and changes.
• Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department, service, laboratory or firm.
• Perform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Two to five years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience in at least one of the fields of metal extraction via Hydrometallurgical, Pyrometallurgical, Solvent Extraction, Roasting/Calcining.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Work will be performed in a plant facility, outdoors in all weather conditions to include extreme heat, cold, wind and precipitation. Work may be performed in tight, confined spaces that require appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Regularly exposed to dust, noise, odors, chemicals and fumes. Appropriate PPE will be provided, and employees are required to wear designated PPE at all times.
• Overtime, nights, weekends and holidays may be required per the established schedule or as needed to meet production goals. Employees may be called upon to volunteer for call-out opportunities.

All interested candidates should apply at www.movametals.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hire.