Senior Process Engineer- Mining

Fluor•Vancouver, BC

8d•CA$118,000 - CA$218,000•Onsite

About The Position

Fluor's Mining and Metals Business line provides engineering services to the global mining industry with a focus on the engineering, procurement, and construction of processing and infrastructure facilities associated with the recovery of metals and minerals. This position is responsible for providing all aspects of mineral processing and extractive metallurgy engineering and technical support for a variety of metallurgical systems at all stages of a mine’s project development cycle.

Requirements

Accredited four (4) year degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Mineral Processing, or Chemical Engineering
Minimum ten (10) years of work-related experience, three (3) to five (5) years of which must have been in an operating environment within the mining industry
Professional Engineering designation with EGBC, if not position would be classified as a Specialist and not Engineer
Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals
Effective verbal and written communication skills in English, with demonstrated competent report writing skills

Nice To Haves

Interpretation of metallurgical test work
Ability to read, interpret and generate Process Flow Diagrams, P&IDs and other engineering documentation such as Process Design Criteria, Data Sheets
Experience with process simulation software for the development of Heat and Material Balances
Knowledge of process equipment commonly used in mineral processing or hydrometallurgical facilities
Experience the design and construction of mineral processing facilities for the recovery of copper, nickel, gold, or other base and precious metals
Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
Familiarity with the industry requirements for the development of concept, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies

Responsibilities

Performing a broad range of process engineering technology assignments specific to the mining industry
Planning and conducting work in evaluation, selection, and application of standard process engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria
Periodically reviewing work of others to assure overall quality of process designs
Contacting and consulting with other engineering disciplines within the Company in addition to process engineers and supervisors
Understanding and following the effort-hours budget and process schedule
Supporting execution of the Quality Plan to ensure that work product meets defined requirement and standards, as needed
Applying mathematical calculations and basic process engineering principals to solve defined problems and size and select process equipment for comminution and beneficiation applications
Other duties as assigned, including the supervision of junior Process Engineers