About this opportunity
Jobtailor lists this Principal Engineer I – Heat Transfer opportunity in phoenix, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise in mechanical heat transfer principles, including conduction, convection, radiation, and heat exchanger design
Support heap leach and hydrometallurgical operations
Serve as the organization’s leading expert in heat exchanger selection and design, stockpile thermal modeling, and thermal management within leach environments
Lead development, calibration, and validation of thermal models predicting heat generation, distribution, and loss within stockpiles
Drive design and optimization of heat exchanger systems and heated raffinate distribution networks
Develop thermal retention strategies to improve sulfide leaching kinetics and maximize metal recovery
Lead heat transfer studies involving conduction, convection, and radiation within heap leach stockpiles
Apply first-principles thermal analysis to predict pile temperature behavior
Lead design, specification, sizing, selection, optimization, and troubleshooting of heat exchanger systems
Apply LMTD and effectiveness-NTU analyses and address fouling to improve heat transfer performance
Monitor and evaluate emerging technologies, industry best practices, and technical advancements in heat transfer, thermal modeling, heat recovery, and thermal management systems
Perform other duties as required
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related engineering discipline and seven (7) years of experience in related engineering field; OR Master’s degree and five (5) years; OR PhD and three (3) years
Demonstrated expertise in heat exchanger design, sizing, and troubleshooting (LMTD, effectiveness-NTU, fouling, pressure drop)
Ability to develop and validate thermal models of large-scale systems such as heap leach stockpiles
Working knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and transport phenomena
Proficiency with thermal modeling tools such as ANSYS, COMSOL, CFD, MATLAB/Python
Experience with heated-raffinate delivery, boilers, steam systems, or industrial water heating in a mining or process environment
Ability to research and analyze complex information and draw valid conclusions
Awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to travel domestically 1–2 times per month, typically up to 3 days per trip
Ability to travel internationally 2–3 times per year, typically up to 2 weeks per trip
Mandatory pre-employment drug testing as allowed by applicable laws
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in mechanical heat transfer principles, including heat exchanger design and thermal modeling, with a strong focus on optimizing heat transfer performance and maximizing metal recovery in leach environments. Proficient in applying first-principles thermal analysis and utilizing advanced thermal modeling tools to support engineering operations.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Heat Exchanger Design
Thermal Modeling
LMTD Analysis
Fluid Mechanics
Thermodynamics
Hard Skills
Heat Transfer Principles
Thermal Analysis
Thermal Management
Heat Exchanger Sizing
Troubleshooting
Thermal Retention Strategies
Conduction
Convection
Radiation
Heat Recovery
Soft Skills
Complex Problem Solving
Clear Communication
Analytical Thinking
Industry Keywords
Heap Leach
Hydrometallurgical Operations
Mining Engineering
Occupational Safety
Industrial Water Heating
Tools & Technologies
ANSYS
COMSOL
CFD
MATLAB
Python
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Worksite address
phoenix, AZ, 85003, US
Who can apply
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