Lead Process Engineer - Minerals and Metals

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Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 26 offices in 15 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.

Our team in Canada is growing, we are currently recruiting for a Lead Process Engineer to join our Mineral and Metals Business line in our Toronto office.

Lead a process engineering team to develop process deliverables during studies as well as basic and detailed engineering project phases to produce process design criteria, process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, equipment sizing calculations, equipment specifications, mass and energy balances in line with project requirements and Ausenco Standards.

• Lead process engineering teams within Ausenco to deliver complete process engineering work packages on complex projects.
• Leading process design during studies, basic and detailed engineering project phases.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance for process design work including calculations, drawings and testwork interpretations.
• Budget and resource forecast management for the process study scope.
• Interface with other engineering disciplines to deliver best practice process design.
• Liaise and contribute to the Global Ausenco Process Team.
• Expected to stay abreast of latest process technology developments.
• Design innovation / lean thinking into process designs.
• Represent Ausenco’s Corporate image (marketing and conferences).
• Demonstrate leadership in industry safety protocols.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mineral Processing, Extractive Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• P.Eng. or eligible to be licensed in the Province of Ontario.
• A minimum of 10years’ experience in mineral concentrator and/or hydrometallurgical plant design in study delivery (scoping, pre-feasibility, feasibility, trade-offs, basic and detail engineering); gold, silver, copper, base metals and battery metals (nickel, lithium, cobalt) processing preferred.
• Proven field experience (construction, commissioning and/or operations) a benefit.
• Experience in a consulting engineering capacity.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities including project management skills, lead design role capability and supervisory skills.
• Good communication skills with well-developed written and oral skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and coordinate technical issues with clients.
• Proven ability to work as part of a team.
• Demonstrated initiative and ingenuity in providing engineering solutions.
• Ability to effectively translate field and engineering experience to other process staff and design activities.
• Demonstrated capacity to align with Ausenco’s corporate culture and client base business cultures.

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.

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.
• 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.

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