Sr. Process Engineer - M&M

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide process development and engineering design expertise for mineral processing projects.  Use advance knowledge and specialized training in the performance of thermodynamic, chemical, physical and hydrometallurgical analysis to develop systems and unit operations in accordance with contractual obligations and relevant codes and standards.  Coordination with the Discipline Leads, Principals, Project Manager and Engineering Manager is necessary to achieve these requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Develop or cause the following to be designed and developed:

• Metallurgical testwork design and oversight and metallurgical data interpretation.
• Development of process flow diagrams, including mass balances.
• Development of piping and instrumentation diagrams in consultation with piping and instrumentation engineers and designers.
• Development of process control philosophy in consultation with instrumentation engineers.
• Development of models such as Metsim, Bruno, and JKSimMet.
• Development of process design criteria.
• Development of process equipment specifications and data sheets.
• Development of process operating cost estimates.
• Assistance in preparation of capital cost estimates.
• Development of general arrangement drawings in consultation with plant layout designers and civil engineers and designers.
• Coordination with the Project Engineering Department and other engineering disciplines and departments.
• Preparation of studies and reports, including certification as a Qualified Person (QP).
• Senior Process Engineers may be assigned to projects as Study Manager, Project Engineer or Project Manager, at the discretion of the Manager of Projects Mining & Metals in consultation with the Manager and Chief Process Engineer.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS PER JOB LEVEL

• Sr. Process Engineer IV – Bachelor’s Degree/Continuing Education; PE license or QP Qualification; ten (10) years experience.
• Sr. Process Engineer III - Bachelor’s Degree/Continuing Education; PE license or QP Qualification; twelve (12) years experience.
• Sr. Process Engineer II - Bachelor’s Degree/Continuing Education; PE license or QP Qualification; fourteen (14) years experience.
• Sr. Process Engineer I - Bachelor’s Degree/Continuing Education; PE license or QP Qualification; fifteen (15) years experience.

SKILLS/ FUNCTIONAL CONTEMPENCY

Sr. Process Engineer IV

• Proficient critical thinking skills 
• Strong personal inter- personal communication skills
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Sr. Process Engineer III 

• Expert critical thinking skills 
• Strong personal inter- personal communication skills
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Sr. Process Engineer II

• Master critical thinking skills
• Strong personal inter- personal communication skills
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Sr. Process Engineer I

• Subject matter expert of critical thinking
• Strong personal inter- personal communication skills
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.