Max Bell, P.Eng. Email & Phone Number

Trail, British Columbia, Canada

Castlegar, Bc

Castlegar, BC

Trail, BC

• Reviewed daily process performance with operators and production superintendents in 3 unit operations. Ensured environmental constraints were respected and ensured process remained within safe operating regime.
• Implemented batch-based statistical monitoring software to optimize batch-based process. Combined Pareto analysis with operator coaching, reducing off-grade production from 45% to 15%.
• Prevented zinc oxide losses and decreased environmental exposure by standardizing leaching… Show more Reviewed daily process performance with operators and production superintendents in 3 unit operations. Ensured.
• Prevented zinc oxide losses and decreased environmental exposure by standardizing leaching parameters and procedures (reducing deviations). Rolled out operator training, and provided supporting documentation.
• Utilized root cause analysis to address significant safety concern. Implemented vented splash guard, decreasing tap times and increasing slag throughput by 3%.
• Commissioned process equipment, writing procedures, verifying completion of employee training prior to hand-off, and establishing troubleshooting criteria for normal use. Show less

Trail, BC

• Brought Order of Magnitude study up to Feasibility level.
• Built project risk register, identifying and mitigating risks using HAZOPS and other risk assessment tools, including Hazard Risk Assessments, “What If” analysis, and Potential Problem Analysis. Produced report for.
• Designed, supervised, and participated in test work, establishing mass balances, Process Flow / Piping and Instrumentation diagrams (PFD / PID) for equipment sizing and… Show more Brought Order of Magnitude study up to.
• Designed, supervised, and participated in test work, establishing mass balances, Process Flow / Piping and Instrumentation diagrams (PFD / PID) for equipment sizing and estimating capital costs.
• Collaborated with consultants and solicited vendors, producing Order of Magnitude study, receiving approval to pursue study at Feasibility level. Show less

Trail, BC

• Evaluated technical feasibility of 6 projects and issued recommendations for proceeding / ceasing further development work.
• Started and managed capital project ($250K), from initial concept through approval process, design, and commissioning.

Sorel, QC

• Evaluated refractory lifespan under different alloying regimes.
• Collected and analyzed data for Senior Metallurgist, ensuring sufficient refractory inventory for completing test work.
• Proposed 250k$ per year cost reduction strategy, with 6-month payback, by adjusting sensitivity of existing load cells.

Bathurst, NB

• Evaluated effect of using MillPebs grinding media on metals recovery and power draw.
• Designed and performed floatation cell test campaigns and analyzed data. Issued costs / benefits report demonstrating costs outweighed benefits, recommended not to proceed with full-scale implementation.

Trail, BC

• Evaluated technical feasibility of 6 projects and issued recommendations
• Lead a minor capital project from initial concept through the approval process, design and commissioning

Montreal, QC

Collected, categorized information and built a database.

Beng, Materials Engineering (Metals, Ceramics, Polymers, Processing)

Activities and Societies: Materials Engineering Undergraduate Society (MEUS) Class Rep 2007-2010 Vp Finance 2009

Education record