Juan E. Salazar

Juan E. Salazar, P.Eng. has extensive experience in the field of engineering and project management. Juan E. is currently the Director of Product & Strategic Development - Aluminum at PyroGenesis Canada Inc., where they focus on bringing green solutions to the metallurgical sector, with a specialization in the primary/secondary aluminum market. Juan E. is also a Senior Project Manager at the same company, sharing responsibilities in Business Development and Engineering Project Management.

Prior to their current role, Juan worked as a Project Manager at EVLO Energy storage, where they managed projects related to energy storage. Juan E. also held the position of Project Manager at PyroGenesis Canada Inc., where they worked on projects in the metallurgical field, including silicon metal production and aluminum dross processing.

Juan's work experience also includes a role as Project Manager at Metalliage Inc., where they oversaw machinery and equipment installation for ferrotitanium production. Juan E. also worked as a Senior Project Engineer at C.V.G. Venalum, a primary aluminum smelter, and as a Site Manager at Buss ChemTech AG, representing the technical and commercial interests of a syndicate during commissioning of a carbon anodes plant.

Additionally, Juan has experience as an Assistant Researcher at C.V.G Venalum, providing technical support in research and development projects. Juan E. started their career as an Engineer Intern at C.V.G. Venalum and later worked as a Principal Planning Engineer at ISI, Asesoria y Servicios Industriales C.A., where they planned and scheduled activities for a field development project.

Overall, Juan E. Salazar, P.Eng. has a strong background in engineering and project management, with a focus on the metallurgical sector and a proven track record of successfully overseeing various projects in the industry.

Juan E. Salazar, P.Eng. completed a Master's Program in Industrial Engineering with a focus on Tech. Project Management from Polytechnique Montréal between 2016 and 2018. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Universidad Nacional Experimental Politécnica 'Antonio José de Sucre' between 1994 and 2000. There is no available information regarding their earlier education at Colegio Nazaret and Colegio Loyola Gumilla.