Intermediate Process Engineer

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 an Intermediate Process Engineer to join our Minerals & Metals Business line in the Vancouver office.

About the Role

• Provide expertise through engineering phases from conceptual design, front-end engineering and detailed design.
• Interpret metallurgical test work results
• Lead a small process engineering project team
• Lead or prepare Process Design Criteria
• Lead or prepare process calculations, process flow diagramss, mass and water balances, P&IDs and control philosophies.
• Size process equipment and develop specifications
• Contribute to the delivery of multidiscipline engineering design by liaising with other engineering disciplines, across the organization and with clients, during the preparation of engineering deliverables.
• Stay abreast of latest process technology developments
• Budget and resource forecast management for process project scopes
• Contribute innovation and lean thinking into process designs

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in Mineral Processing, Extractive Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or equivalent
• P.Eng. or eligible to be licensed in the Province of BC
• 5-10 years’ experience in mineral concentrator and/or hydrometallurgical plant design in study or project 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 with metallurgical simulation software such as Met Sim, JKSimMet and/or Bruno a benefit
• Demonstrated leadership 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.

Why Ausenco?

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.

Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.

We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.

As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.

Salary range: $95,000 - $130,000

Expected Salary: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as qualifications, relevant years of experience, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Join us and work a better way.

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