Job Description:

Summary:

The person in this position will work with multidisciplinary project teams , providing mineral and chemical process engineering design and calculations and related technical/engineering support for a variety of applications. Work may include conducting process design and analysis, detailed process mass and energy balance modeling, and laboratory and pilot plant testing; developing process flow diagrams and piping and instrumentation diagrams; developing technical reports and equipment specifications; estimating capital and operating costs; and sizing process piping and equipment. Projects will entail working with base and precious metals, industrial minerals and evaporites, coal, and chemicals and fuels. The work may require short-term, out-of-town work assignments and hands-on fieldwork.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, metallurgy, mineral processing, or materials science with academic coursework directly related to the job responsibilities described above
• At least 2 years of related experience
• Strong interpersonal, oral , and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with project team members, regulators, and clients
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills including attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness
• Strong data analysis skills, including the use of spreadsheets
• Familiarity with basic Microsoft Office software packages, especially Excel
• Willingness to travel and periodically adjust personal schedule to meet project needs
• Acceptable driving record
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in chemical or metallurgical engineering
• Experience working at industrial sites either as an operating engineer or as a consultant
• 4 or more years of related experience
• Experience in hydrometallurgy
• Professional Engineering (PE) license or EIT status

Colorado Applicants Only:

Compensation:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $70,000-$80,000/year. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. Employees in this position may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus. Our compensation comes in more ways than traditional base salary, and we believe that when all those elements are combined, our compensation is a competitive part of the total value proposition of working at Barr.

Benefits:

People report that they stay at Barr because of the camaraderie and career opportunities. Another draw is our competitive package of employee benefits, which includes professional development funding, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) participation, medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability and accidental death insurance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses, paid holidays, paid time off, and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked).

A hybrid work arrangement may be considered for this position. A hybrid work arrangement refers to splitting time worked between a Barr office and a home office. This position is based out of Barr's Minneapolis or Hibbing, Minnesota; Ann Arbor, Michigan; Salt Lake City, Utah; or Denver, Colorado, offices.

NOTE: Some work locations may feature rough terrain typical of construction sites or work on tall structures or with industrial equipment. Safety training will be provided prior to being given work assignments on such sites. Applicants may be asked to participate in a drug screening program at the request of specific clients.

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