Principal Process Engineer (Concentrator) - Vancouver
Ausenco
Multinational consulting engineering and project delivery firm serving resources and industrial sectors.
Lead mineral concentrator projects, overseeing design, execution, and optimization.
11 days ago ago
C$170,000 - C$220,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Hybrid
Company Size
3,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Consulting
Engineering
Project delivery
Asset operations and optimisation
Industrial & Infrastructure
Minerals & Metals
Operations & Maintenance
Sustainability
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Infrastructure
Energy
Water Resources
Transmission and Distribution
Sustainability
Pipeline Systems
Asset Management and Optimisation
Role
Description
technical leadership
process design
trade‑off studies
risk quantification
mentorship
performance management
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.
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.
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.
Motivate Process Engineers towards exceptional performance through mentorship, training, and professional development.
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.
Requirements
p. eng
mineral processing
chemical engineering
flotation
comminution
client management
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.
Has a solid appreciation of industry technology and a desire to understand and gain strong appreciation of emerging technologies.
Proven experience leading projects to success and understanding client-side decision making
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
Solid experience in client management and strong reputation within the industry
Mineral Processing and/or Chemical Engineering degree with registration as a P. Eng.
Experience in flotation, comminution, and tailings management an asset
Testwork and process design experience in copper, molybdenum, gold and nickel
Benefits
Work Life Balance – Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance office days with working from home; and progressive parental leave benefits to foster family needs and professional life
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.
Career advancement - Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities