Senior Metallurgist - Water Treatment

Role Overview

Role Overview

Reporting directly to the Lead, Metallurgy and Process Engineering, this position is responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of water treatment at the Rook I site. This includes the process design, process engineering, laboratory test work, and operation of mine and mill effluent treatment systems. The role will support the Rook I site area managers for procurement, construction and commissioning of these facilities. The position is responsible for the site wide water balance, including process design of freshwater demands and integration within the Rook I uranium milling flow sheets. The role requires strong leadership, technical expertise in the design and operation of mine effluent treatment, and the ability to coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of water treatment processes that meet environmental and regulatory standards. This role will be temporarily based out of the NexGen’s Saskatoon project office but will migrate to a site-based position on a rotational schedule as water treatment facilities are commissioned on site.

Location

This position will be temporarily based at the Saskatoon office with travel to the site and consultant office locations required. Site travel will commence once construction commences on the water treatment facilities. Travel to suppliers and fabricators of the water treatment equipment packages is also required for inspections and factory acceptance tests.

This role is expected to transition to a full-time on-site rotational schedule upon commissioning of water treatment facilities. The Rook I site is on a 2 week in/2 week out schedule. Accommodations and meals are provided while on rotation. Travel logistics to/from site are coordinated by NexGen.

Key Responsibilities

(Including but not limited to)

Lead and coordinate the continual development of the mine and mill effluent treatment designs using the BATEA (Best Available Technology and Technique Economic Achievable) approach.
Collaborate with various engineering teams to continuously improve upon the existing dynamic site wide water balance simulations and models.
Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of process design and laboratory testing (bench, batch, pilot scales) building upon previous testing.
Develop testing schedules, scopes, budgets and funding submission requests for the laboratory testing of mine water treatment plant and the effluent treatment plant processes.
Ensure scopes are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
Oversee the process design for water treatment systems and integration with development of uranium milling circuits from the existing studies through detailed design.
Manage engineering design change management for the water treatment designs.
Collaborate with various engineering teams (internal and external) to ensure designs meet operational requirements and regulatory standards; including but not exclusive to the water treatment facilities, solid-liquid separation of suspended solids or water treatment precipitates, crystallization of brine dissolved solids, and water holding ponds
Review and approve engineering documents, specifications, and drawings, including but not exclusive to process design criteria, process flow diagrams, piping & instrumentation diagrams, process stream tables, and process and control narratives.
Support the Area Managers by communicating with suppliers, contractors, and construction teams to ensure timely and quality delivery of services and products.
Support the construction and commissioning teams, ensuring compliance with design specifications and safety standards.
Develop operational plans and procedures for the water treatment plants.
Ensure the effective commissioning and start-up of water treatment systems.
Consult on maintenance programs to ensure the longevity and efficiency of the water treatment infrastructure.
Ensure all water treatment activities comply with environmental regulations and company policies.
Monitor water quality and treatment processes, preparing and submitting reports to regulatory authorities as required.
Develop and implement corrective actions in response to any compliance issues or operational challenges.
Liaise with external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, community groups, and project teams.
Provide technical support and guidance to project teams and site personnel.
Ensure all water treatment activities adhere to radiation protection, HSE policies, and procedures.
Conduct regular safety inspections and audits of water treatment facilities.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mineral Process Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
Registration or ability to register as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng) in Saskatchewan preferred.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in mining and processing industries with a specific focus on water treatment
Experience in the uranium industry and knowledge of uranium milling unit operations is highly desirable.
Experience with GoldSim dynamic modelling is highly desirable. Experience with SysCAD process modelling also an asset.
Experience with reverse osmosis and treatment/crystallization of reverse osmosis brine is highly desirable.
Strong knowledge of water treatment processes, technologies, and regulatory requirements.
Proven management skills, including experience managing budgets and schedules.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work in a challenging environment.
Unwavering high regard for safety in the workplace.

Core Competencies

Communication

Communicates in an open candid and consistent manner with impact to inform, enroll, coach, and inspire.
Effectively builds rapport and appropriately delivers information (oral and written) in a timely, well-organized, thoughtful, and engaging manner.

Team Effectiveness

Works collaboratively across functional teams, embracing unique talents and diverse perspectives, to achieve common goals.
Takes a proactive approach to building relationships by actively participating as a prepared team member, demonstrating flexibility and respect for different work styles.

Work Management

Plans, manages and follows through to ensure the flow and timely completion of activities to deliver successful work results.
Maintains quality and safety standards to ensure NexGen's Elite Standards are met across all work streams.
Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability.

Personal Accountability

Takes responsibility for own actions and outcomes.
Maintains effective and professional approach, demonstrating resilience and accountability in a fluid fast paced work environment.

Analytical/Critical Thinking

Able to identify, articulate and problem solve for complex situations with consideration for outcomes.
Provides clear and informative explanations to support effective decisions in line with company objectives.
Uses creative, conceptual, and/or inductive reasoning.

Functional & Technical Skills

Applies specialized knowledge in own area of expertise and openly shares information and knowledge with others.

About NexGen

NexGen Energy is a Canadian company focused on optimally developing the Rook I Project into the largest, low-cost producing uranium mine globally, incorporating the highest levels of environmental and social governance. The Company has a strong portfolio of highly prospective projects, including the Company's 100% owned Rook I property that is host to the high-grade Arrow Deposit (discovered February, 2014), South Arrow (discovered July, 2017), Harpoon (discovered August, 2016), Bow (discovered March, 2015), and the Cannon area (discovered April, 2016).
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NexGen is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol NXE and on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker symbol NXG, and is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, with an operations office in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

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