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Project Engineer

Las Vegas, Nevada$100k–$120kfull-timemidAdded today

About this role

Western Magnesium is seeking a Project Engineer to lead a pilot plant facility from design through operations in Las Vegas. You'll oversee construction safety and procedures, then transition to supervising operations while managing data and process optimization, with opportunities for advancement into senior leadership.

What you'll do

  • Conduct Hazardous Operability studies and Risk Assessments during pilot plant design and construction
  • Develop Standard Operating Procedures and lead daily safety toolbox talks with construction crew
  • Manage project schedules, work orders, and lockouts/confined space entries
  • Supervise operations and maintenance teams; operate equipment and manage process data during plant startup
  • Optimize flowsheets and coordinate sample analysis with external laboratories
  • Maintain weekly management updates and oversee equipment deliveries

What they're looking for

  • Chemical, Metallurgical, or Mechanical Engineering fundamentals
  • Hazard analysis and process safety management
  • Project scheduling and construction oversight
  • Equipment operation and process data management
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook)
  • Technical writing and standard operating procedures
  • Problem-solving and analytical thinking
  • Leadership and team collaboration

Benefits

  • Career growth into senior leadership role post-pilot phase
  • Fast-paced, hands-on learning environment
  • Exposure to metallurgical operations and pilot-scale manufacturing
  • Collaborative technical team setting
  • Relocation support implied for Las Vegas-based position
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Distro

Distro builds specialized hardware and infrastructure solutions across pipeline management, building automation, data center networking, and defense/avionics electronics. The company is hiring for technical engineers including pipeline integrity specialists, building automation integrators, network data engineers, and FPGA/hardware engineers for safety-critical and aerospace applications.

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Likely interview questions

  • Describe your experience with Hazardous Operability studies or process safety in a manufacturing environment.
  • How have you managed construction timelines and work crews in a previous role?
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