Principal Process Engineer (Minerals & Metals)

Title of the Job: Principal Process Engineer (Minerals & Metals)

Location: Oakville, ON

Job Description: Job Description:Wood Minerals and Metals business currently has an exciting short term contract opportunity for a Principal Process Engineer. The ideal candidate will have extensive mineral processing and metallurgical experience, with strong knowledge of graphite processing.Responsibilities:

• Support the Project Development Group by providing technical strength and insight in the early development project phases.
• Support the Business development group in the generation of the technical sections of proposals.
• Assume technical accountability for the process engineering design effort from concept study phase through to implementation.
• Work closely with the Wood global process engineering team to provide technical support to studies as required.
• Control and sign off on all process engineering deliverables associated with minerals and metals projects.
• Review and/or develop technical specifications, technical evaluations, and recommendations for equipment purchases.
• Participate in design reviews, model reviews and resolution of action items.
• Interact with client teams on design issues and incorporate client requirements in a cost-effective and low-risk manner.
• Review process designs for conformance with recommended safety standards using Wood’s risk assessment tools and participates in the full range of process plant HAZOP reviews.
• Provide process engineering support during construction, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Interact with industry professionals, vendors, and professional organizations to maintain a knowledge of technical advancements and how these might be applied to improve client services and products.
• Assist the Business Development team in identifying business opportunities and contribute to project proposals.

Qualifications:

• Degree in mineral processing, metallurgical or chemical engineering or a related discipline (M.Sc. or Ph.D an asset)
• A minimum of 20 years’ diverse commodity experience in mineral processing or metallurgy plant design, and/or hydrometallurgy.
• Experience in graphite processing is highly desired.
• Experience in complete project lifecycle would be advantageous.
• Process modelling software (e.g., METSIM, SysCAD or Aspen) experience is considered an asset.
• Ability to manage own activities on or ahead of schedule and on or below budget.
• Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Must be willing to travel locally and internationally as required.
• Occasional activity outside of normal working hours may be required to integrate with the global Minerals and Metals teams.

About Us:Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.Diversity StatementWe are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Company Name: John Wood Group

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