Positioned at the intersection of sustainability, technology, and critical resource recovery, pH7 Technologies is tackling urgent global challenges in mining and metal recycling by providing innovative closed-loop metal extraction processes. We are a dynamic, fast-paced company driven by a culture of innovation and collaboration. Our team is committed to attracting and retaining top, diverse talent who share our vision of building a better, cleaner planet.

The Production

Engineer is responsible for leading and optimizing day-to-day production activities within a hydrometallurgical metal recycling facility. Reporting to the General Manager, this senior technical role ensures safe, reliable, and efficient operation of leaching, solvent extraction, filtration, electrowinning, and associated process systems.

The Production

Engineer provides technical leadership to operations personnel, drives process improvements, troubleshoots complex metallurgical and operational challenges, and supports the achievement of production, recovery, quality, cost, safety, and environmental objectives. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in hydrometallurgy, metal recovery, chemical processing, and industrial manufacturing environments.

Production Management

Support and optimize daily plant operations to achieve production targets while maintaining product quality specifications. Develop dashboards and monitor key process indicators, recovery metrics, throughput, reagent consumption, and equipment performance. Identify production bottlenecks and implement technical solutions to improve plant efficiency.

Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, R&D;, and HSE teams to ensure smooth plant performance. Provide technical decision‑making support during abnormal operating conditions and plant upsets. Lead process improvement initiatives focused on metal recovery, throughput, yield, and operating cost reduction.





Analyze production data and develop strategies to improve process control and stability. Optimize hydrometallurgical unit operations including: Solid‑liquid separation Technical Leadership Serve as the senior process engineering resource for the facility. Mentor and develop junior engineers, metallurgists, and operations personnel.

Develop operating procedures, process standards, and technical documentation. Provide technical input into plant expansion, debottlenecking, and capital improvement projects. Safety and Environmental Stewardship Ensure production activities comply with all environmental permits and regulatory requirements.

Participate in process hazard analyses (PHA), HAZOP studies, risk assessments, and management of change (MOC) processes. Support incident investigations and implementation of preventive measures.

Project Management

Lead and support capital and operational improvement projects from concept through commissioning. Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and technical specifications. Coordinate contractors, vendors, and engineering service providers. Manage plant trials, process testing, and commissioning activities.

Performance

Monitoring and Reporting Prepare production and technical reports for management. Environmental performance ~ Present recommendations and improvement plans to site leadership. Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related discipline. ~15+ years of progressive experience in hydrometallurgy, chemical processing, mining, metal refining, or metal recycling operations.



~ Significant experience operating and optimizing industrial‑scale hydrometallurgical processes. ~ Demonstrated experience in production support within continuous processing facilities. ~ Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and technical improvement initiatives. ~ Chemical process control systems ~ Statistical process analysis ~ Industrial water treatment systems ~ Waste management and environmental compliance ~ Asset reliability and operational excellence methodologies Distributed Control Systems (DCS) Data analytics and process monitoring software Microsoft Office Suite and industrial reporting tools Robust technical and operational leadership.

Strong project management and organizational skills. Results‑oriented approach with a focus on continuous improvement. Commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence. Electronic waste recycling Chemical processing Mining and metallurgical operations Resource recovery and circular economy facilities The Production Engineer Will Be Evaluated On Safety performance Production target achievement Environmental compliance Project delivery performance Workforce development and technical leadership This is a full-time, on‑site role at pH7 Technologies' facility in South Burnaby, BC , reporting to the General Manager.

Core hours follow the standard plant operating schedule, Monday to Friday , with regular presence required in operating areas, laboratories, and production facilities. This role also involves participation in plant shutdowns, commissioning activities, and occasional off‑hours operational support, along with the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE). Competitive compensation packages that scale with seniority, including ESOP equity and performance‑based bonuses.

Extended health coverage options, depending on location. Three (3) weeks of paid vacation per year.

📌 Production Engineer- Part Time (Burnaby)
🏢 pH7 Technologies
📍 Burnaby