Director Process Engineering, Automation Instrumentation

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Our global headquarters is in Phoenix, Arizona. Several hundred employees support global operations in finance, human resources, information technology, planning and more from the main office, satellite offices or online. As a Hybrid employee, you’ll engage in virtual collaboration as well as attend in-person meetings at our Collaboration Hub in Phoenix or at one of our site locations. The Collaboration Hub provides an open, flexible workspace for individuals and teams to come together for various business needs.

Amenities at the Hub include a working café, phone booths and meeting rooms with technology tools for virtual and in-person  attendance may vary based on the position and department requirements.

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Lead project engineering outcomes across a portfolio of capital projects, providing technical leadership in Process Engineering, Process Automation, and Instrumentation disciplines. Oversee the delivery lifecycle from concept and design through commissioning and operational ramp-up, ensuring projects achieve performance targets and reach nameplate capacity. Coordinate and align cross-functional teams, strategically deploy technical talent to maximize project execution success, and foster collaboration across operations, project delivery teams, and external engineering partners.

Drive engineering consistency, innovation, and continuous improvement while ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient project delivery.

• Develop and execute enterprise-wide Process Engineering, Automation, and Instrumentation strategies that support business objectives and operational excellence.
• Prioritize project portfolio investments and strategically allocate engineering resources based on project risk, complexity, and stage of development.
• Lead, coach, and develop multidisciplinary engineering teams, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and timely decision-making.
• Provide oversight of process design activities, including flow sheets, mass and energy balances, while driving improvements in plant performance, recovery, throughput, and efficiency.
• Lead Process Safety Management (PSM) programs and hazard assessment activities throughout engineering, construction, commissioning, start-up, and operational phases.
• Establish continuous improvement processes that leverage operational feedback to optimize designs, enhance reliability, and prevent recurring issues.
• Develop and standardize instrumentation strategies, ensuring effective specification, implementation, commissioning, start-up, and operational readiness across projects.
• Define process control philosophies, oversee integration of DCS, PLC, and SCADA systems, and champion advanced digital technologies, including APC and predictive analytics, through strong IT/OT partnerships.
• Provide technical leadership across the full project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and regulatory requirements while achieving safety, cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline and fifteen (15) years experience in process engineering, controls, or automation within industrial environments (mining, metals, oil & gas, or chemical processing); including
• Five (5) years of leadership experience managing…