Principal Process Engineer (Minerals & Metals)

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. 

Wood is recruiting for a Principal Process Engineer to join its Minerals and Metals business focusing on large mining projects. This opportunity is Hybrid.

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The Role

Wood Minerals and Metals business currently has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Process Engineer, ideally based in either our Salt Lake City Utah office or Houston, Texas office, but other locations in the Americas will also be considered. The ideal candidate will have extensive mineral processing and metallurgical experience, with strong knowledge of Hydrometallurgy, and experience working on Lithium projects, preferably with a Consulting/Engineering company. The Principal Process Engineer acts as a Subject Matter Expert to assist the Project Development Group in winning work from Desktop and Concept to Definitive Feasibility Study phases by enhancing the technical depth of Wood capability.

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 Minerals and Metals sector. 
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs.
• Commitment 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. 
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle 
• Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
• Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are 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. 

Typical 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.
• Utilise strong hydrometallurgy knowledge to assist with the development of new extraction technologies that support the decarbonisation effort. 
• 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. 

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: 

• 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 lithium and other battery-precursor minerals or metals processing. 
• Must have “Operating Cost Estimate” generation experience.
• Experience in complete project lifecycle would be advantageous. 
• 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. 

Desirable:

• Process modelling software (e.g., METSIM, SysCAD or Aspen) experience