Lead Process Engineer - Minerals and Metals

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering teams to deliver complete process engineering work packages on complex projects.
• Lead process design during studies, basic and detailed engineering project phases.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance for process design work including calculations, drawings and test work 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.
• Stay abreast of latest process technology developments.
• Introduce design innovation and lean thinking into process designs.
• Represent Ausenco’s corporate image through marketing and conferences.
• Demonstrate leadership in industry safety protocols.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mineral Processing, Extractive Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• Licensed P.Eng. or eligible to be licensed in Ontario.
• Minimum of 12 years’ experience in mineral concentrator and/or hydrometallurgical plant design in study delivery, including scoping, pre‑feasibility, feasibility, trade‑offs, basic and detail engineering. Experience with gold, silver, copper, base metals and battery metals (nickel, lithium, cobalt) processing preferred.
• Proven field experience (construction, commissioning and/or operations) is a benefit.
• Experience in a consulting engineering capacity.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities including project management, lead design role capability and supervisory skills.
• Excellent communication skills with well‑developed written and oral abilities.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate technical issues with clients.
• Team‑player with initiative and ingenuity in providing engineering solutions.
• Capability to translate field and engineering experience to other process staff and design activities.
• Alignment with Ausenco’s corporate culture and client business cultures.

Salary range: $160,000 – $200,000 annually.

Expected salary varies based on qualifications, relevant experience and market conditions for the role.

• Career advancement through technical training, mentorship initiatives and networking opportunities.
• Hybrid work model allowing balanced office days with remote work and progressive parental leave benefits.
• Holistic wellness support including confidential counseling, information services and benefits program for health & wellness.
• Accessible leadership team of highly reputable industry leaders.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Ausenco will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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