Our team in Canada is growing! We are currently recruiting for a Principal Process Engineer with expertise in concentrators to join our Minerals and Metals team in the Vancouver office.
About the Role - Provide technical leadership across mineral processing project lifecycle with experience in studies, FEED engineering, commissioning, execution, and optimization of mineral concentrator mining projects. This will include selecting the appropriate processing technologies, designing the process flow sheet, and determining the parameters for each stage of the process.
- Approve and deliver process design in accordance with sound design principles by adhering to design practices and specifications which meet operational, safety, environmental and functional requirements.
- Perform trade-off studies to optimize the process configuration to maximize the client's financial objectives.
- Manage the performance of Process Engineers to produce process and design deliverables for studies and projects by monitoring and assessing progress and activities.
- Motivate Process Engineers towards exceptional performance through mentorship, training, and professional development.
- Support the success of projects through excellent communication skills and close coordination with Study Managers, Project Engineers, and Discipline Leads to deliver high quality outcomes for our clients.
- Provide invaluable insight to support decision making through quantification of process parameters in terms of cashflow and economic outcomes, as well as identifying and mitigating of project technical risk.
About You - Mineral Processing and/or Chemical Engineering degree with registration as a P. Eng.
- 10-20+ years' experience with a focus on concentrator projects, preferably a mix of design and execution in both the engineering consulting and operational environments
- Experience in flotation, comminution, and tailings management an asset
- Proven experience leading projects to success and understanding client-side decision making
- Testwork and process design experience in copper, molybdenum, gold and nickel
- Solid experience in client management and strong reputation within the industry
- Has a solid appreciation of industry technology and a desire to understand and gain strong appreciation of emerging technologies.
We're committed to a fair and human hiring process. All applications are reviewed by a member of our team and are not automatically screened or rejected by AI.
Why Ausenco? We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths. Beyond a competitive remuneration package we offer:
- Career advancement - Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities
- Holistic approach to wellness - Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access to confidential counselling, information services and a benefits program that supports your health & wellness
- Accessible leadership team - Work with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution.
Salary range: $170-$220K
Expected Salary: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as qualifications, relevant years of experience, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.
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