Senior Process Engineer - Minerals & Metals

Wood is currently recruiting for a Senior Process Engineer to join our Minerals & Metals business. This opportunity is onsite at our Burlington, ON, Saskatoon, SK or at our Vancouver, BC location.

The Role 

Reporting to the Process Department Manager, this role has overall responsibility to manage and execute the delivery of best practice process plant designs and associated services in designated studies and projects in line with Wood’s organizational objectives and client requirements. If you have a successful track record and thrive on challenges in a fast paced environment, this is the opportunity for you. 

Our Clients and Projects  

Designing the future. Transforming the world. 

From feasibility study to execution, Wood's Minerals & Metals business has helped design and deliver mining projects globally for over 60 years. Our world calls for advanced, scalable processing of key minerals and metals to meet rising demand across all commodities. At Wood, we play our part by supporting our global clients with advanced facilities and predictable, safe and fast delivery of projects worldwide as we strive for net zero.  

What we can offer 

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across our Minerals & Metals sector. 
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs. 
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice. 
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.  Salary range for this position is CAD $157,000 - $192,000 per year.  Final salary will be based on relevant and applicable experience, education, and the specific skill set and qualifications required for the role. 
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle. 
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests. 
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession. 

In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates.  We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments. 
 

What makes you remarkable? 

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. 

Expected: 

• Undergraduate Degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related discipline
• A minimum of 15 years’ experience in mineral processing and/or hydrometallurgy with at least 10 years’ experience in a projects or consulting environment
• Registered or eligible for registration as a professional engineer in Canada
• In depth technical knowledge of process plant design and operation with the ability to deliver best practice plant design
• Strong understanding of how the process engineering activities integrate into a complete project.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills in English.
• Well-developed analytical, numerical and problem solving skills.
• Experience in estimating capital and operating costs for metallurgical processes is required
• Experience with process modelling software (JKSimMet, Metsim, SysCAD) is considered an asset 
• Understanding of common international standards and regulatory authority requirements in the mining and minerals processing sector would be considered an asset
• Good commercial awareness/risk management knowledge is considered an asset 
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to prepare and deliver presentations and reports
• An understanding of strategic and change management, and the ability to participate in these processes
• Effective leadership, negotiation and influencing skills
• Good organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Authorization to work lawfully in Canada without sponsorship from Wood is required

Key Responsibilities 

• Serve as the Process Engineer on projects; planning and carrying out the process engineering activities on technically complex projects.
• Develop and review process engineering deliverables including material balances, process design criteria, PFDs, P&IDs, operating cost estimates, plant layouts and 3-D models, technical specifications, technical evaluations and provide recommendations for equipment purchases.
• Develop process circuit design from analysis and interpretation of test-work program results or plant data
• Participate in process plant HAZOP reviews. Participate in design reviews (model reviews, ergonomics, maintainability) and manage resolution of action items
• Provide metallurgical test work definition, supervision, interpretation and direction. 
• Liaise with client process engineers on design issues and incorporating client requirements in a cost effective and low risk manner
• Provide on-site support during construction and commissioning, or for operational improvement
• Assist in the development of capital and operating cost estimates for metallurgical processes
• Prepare and or assist in proposals, design drawings, calculations, specifications and other engineering documentation using standards and/or new methods as required
• Coordinate and interface with equipment suppliers and other disciplines to maximize output
• Providing technical leadership and expertise within the Process Group
• Providing technical guidance and advice to other functional departments and the wider organization where required
• Work and communicate with project management team and Process Manager to determine the technical approach for process engineering work at the proposal and study design stages
• Assisting the Business Development team in identifying business opportunities, preparing high calibre proposals and participating in client presentations and meetings 
• Perform or review engineering and design tasks requiring operation of available computer assisted software and/or equipment that increments work productivity and accuracy
• Assure that all work on assigned projects is timely, accurate and high quality
• Providing mentorship and guidance to less experienced team members and assist in their professional development
• Perform other related duties as assigned.