Lead Process Engineer
Core
Lead process engineering activities across studies and detailed design projects for mineral processing, hydrometallurgy, and mining operations.
Role type
Senior IC Lead Process Engineer (mining/metallurgy)
Builds
Process designs, plant optimisation solutions, and commissioning support for mining and mineral-processing projects.
Domain
Mining, Mineral Processing, Hydrometallurgy
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Process design, plant optimisation, commissioning, metallurgical testwork interpretation, mass and water balance calculation, P&ID development, vendor evaluation, risk identification, team leadership, mentoring, project delivery management
Preferred skills
EPCM experience, business development support, technical bid assessment, safety culture promotion
Technologies
Process flow diagrams, P&IDs, equipment datasheets, control philosophies
Responsibilities
Lead process engineering scopes from scoping to detailed design; manage and coordinate process engineering teams; develop and review design criteria and technical documents; oversee metallurgical testwork programmes; ensure compliance with client and regulatory requirements; coordinate with project managers, discipline leads, and vendors; lead equipment selection and vendor evaluations; identify project risks and implement engineering solutions; provide technical guidance during construction and commissioning; mentor engineering teams; support proposals and client presentations.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
