Principal Process Engineer (Lithium Hydrometallurgy) – Vancouver

Job title: Principal Process Engineer (Lithium Hydrometallurgy) – Vancouver

Company: Ausenco

Job description: Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 26 offices in 15 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.Our team in Canada is growing! We are currently recruiting for a Principal Process Engineer with expertise in lithium to join our Minerals and Metals team in the Vancouver office.About the Role· Provide technical leadership in the design and development of lithium hydrometallurgical processes for mining projects. This will include review of metallurgical testwork, selecting appropriate processing technologies, designing process flow sheets, and determining the parameters for each stage of the process.· Provide assurance of technical expertise to our clients and add value to their business case with ingenious engineering design.· Perform trade-off studies to optimize the process configuration to maximize the client’s financial objectives.· Approve and deliver process design in accordance with sound design principles by adhering to design practices and specifications which meet operational, safety, environmental and functional requirements.· Provide advice and technical expertise to Ausenco engineers worldwide as a Global Subject Matter Expert.· Manage the performance of Process Engineers to produce process and design deliverables for studies and projects by monitoring and assessing progress and activities.· Motivate Process Engineers towards exceptional performance through mentorship, training, and professional development.· Support the success of projects through excellent communication skills and close coordination with Study Managers, Project Engineers, and Discipline Leads to deliver high quality outcomes for our clients.· Provide invaluable insight to support decision making through quantification of process parameters in terms of cashflow and economic outcomes, as well as identifying and mitigating of project technical risk.QualificationsAbout You· Mineral Processing and/or Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering degree with ability to register as a P. Eng.· 10+ years’ experience in lithium hydrometallurgical project development across both mining studies and projects· Hydrometallurgical testwork and process design experience in lithium processes (including brines and hard rock). Copper, gold, nickel, cobalt and/or manganese experience would be an asset.· Experience publishing white papers, operating pilot plants, commissioning, and full-scale operations considered an asset.· Knowledgeable in MetSim, SysCAD, HSC modelling or other modelling software· Has a solid appreciation of industry technology and a desire to understand and gain strong appreciation of emerging technologies.Why Ausenco?We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths. Beyond a competitive remuneration package we offer:· Career advancement – Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities· Work Life Balance – Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance office days with working from home; and progressive parental leave benefits to foster family needs and professional life· Holistic approach to wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access to confidential counselling, information services and a benefits program that supports your health & wellness· Accessible leadership team – Work with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution.Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.Join us and work a better way.

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Location: Vancouver, BC

Job date: Wed, 31 Jul 2024 00:20:30 GMT

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