Director of Process Engineering

We are seeking an experienced Director of Process Engineering, Automation & Instrumentation to lead engineering strategy and technical delivery across a portfolio of major capital projects within the mining and metals sector.

This senior leadership position will oversee process engineering, automation and instrumentation activities throughout the project lifecycle, from initial design through construction, commissioning and operational ramp-up.

The successful candidate will drive engineering excellence, develop high-performing multidisciplinary teams and ensure projects deliver safely, efficiently and in line with operational and production targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering, automation and instrumentation across multiple large-scale capital projects.
• Develop engineering strategies, standards and best practices aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee process design, plant optimisation, throughput, recovery and operational efficiency.
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary engineering teams, allocating resources across concurrent projects.
• Provide technical oversight throughout design, construction, commissioning and start-up.
• Drive process safety, risk management and compliance with engineering standards and regulations.
• Oversee instrumentation and control system strategies, including DCS, PLC and SCADA integration.
• Champion advanced process control, digital technologies and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with operations, project delivery teams and external engineering contractors to achieve safety, cost, schedule and performance objectives.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 15+ years of experience in process engineering, automation, instrumentation or process control within a complex industrial environment.
• At least 5 years of engineering leadership or team management experience.
• Proven experience supporting and delivering large-scale capital projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of process design, instrumentation and industrial control systems.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams across multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and strategic decision-making skills.
• A demonstrated commitment to safety, operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Experience with in mining, metals, oil and gas, or chemical processing.
• Experience with EPC/EPCM contractors and major project delivery.
• Knowledge of advanced process control, plant optimisation and digital transformation.
• A Master's degree in Engineering or a related field.