Senior Consultant

Fluor • Long Beach, CA

1d • $193,500 - $359,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Consultant role provides senior technical leadership, technical guidance and advisory support for a first-of-a-kind (FOAK) mining/metallurgical chemical processing facility for critical minerals with regulatory requirements. This role leverages deep expertise in process engineering, technology evaluation, and project development to guide the project from early-stage definition through the conceptual engineering stage.
The position is primarily focused on high-value technical decision-making, integration of complex processing knowhows and technologies, and ensuring the overall integration of the process circuit for the project achieves performance, safety, operability, and regulatory objectives.

Requirements

• Accredited Four (4) year degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline
• 20 or more years of experience in process engineering, including project development through execution
• Demonstrated experience with complex, integrated processing facilities and new/innovative technologies
• Strong background in feasibility studies, FEED development, and process design oversight
• Experience supporting or leading first-of-a-kind (FOAK) or technology-driven projects
• Ability to evaluate technology readiness, integration risks, and operability considerations
• Recognized technical authority in process engineering and project development
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities for complex systems
• Proven ability to influence decisions at senior levels (client, contractor, and project leadership)
• Effective communicator across multidisciplinary and global teams
• Ability to work independently in an advisory/consulting capacity
• Commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 50%
• Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Nice To Haves

• None Listed

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic technical guidance on process design, technology selection, and system integration for a FOAK mining/metallurgical chemical processing facility for critical minerals with regulatory requirements.
• Lead and/or perform independent technical reviews (e.g., “cold eyes reviews”) of process design packages from knowhow development, conceptual engineering deliverables, and technology licensors
• Evaluate and integrate emerging or first-of-a-kind technologies with balance-of-plant systems to ensure safe, reliable, and operable design
• Support development of process design basis, block flow diagrams, heat and material balances, and key process specifications
• Advise on commissioning, startup strategy, and operational readiness for complex processing systems
• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies, particularly related to performance guarantees and FOAK uncertainty
• Support value engineering and optimization initiatives to improve project economics, operability, and sustainability
• Interface with licensors, engineering contractors, and client teams to align technical decisions and resolve complex issues
• Provide guidance on regulatory and environmental considerations specific to nuclear/uranium processing facilities
• Mentor and support process engineering teams, contributing to technical excellence and knowledge transfer
• Other related duties may be assigned

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision plans
• EAP
• disability coverage
• life insurance
• AD&D
• voluntary benefit plans
• 401(k) with a company match
• paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees
• paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees
• parental leave
• training and development courses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior