Principal Process Engineer

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 uranium to join our Minerals and Metals team in the Vancouver office.

About The Role
Provide technical leadership across mineral processing project lifecycle with experience in studies, FEED, execution, commissioning, and optimization of uranium mining projects. This will include selecting the appropriate processing technologies, designing the process flow sheet, and determining the parameters for each stage of the process.

• 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.
• Perform trade-off studies to optimize the process configuration to maximize the client's financial objectives.
• 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.

About You

• Mineral Processing and/or Chemical Engineering degree with registration as a P. Eng.
• 10-20+ years' experience with experience on uranium projects, preferably a mix of design and execution in both the engineering consulting and operational environments
• Experience in comminution, leaching, solvent extraction, and precipitation an asset
• Proven experience leading projects to success and understanding client-side decision making
• Experience in testwork and process design for uranium is essential; exposure to copper, gold, and/or lithium is considered an asset.
• Solid experience in client management and strong reputation within the industry.
• Has a solid appreciation of industry technology and a desire to understand and gain 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.

Salary range:
$180,000 - $240,000 annually

Expected Salary
: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as qualifications, relevant years of experience, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Join us and work a better way.