Minerals Processing Engineer, Mining, Minerals & Metals

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

Purpose:

We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic Minerals Processing Engineer to be based in our Vancouver office for our Mining, Mineral & Metals (MMM) projects. 

Reporting to a Lead Process Engineer, you will be part of a team working on a wide range of projects from brownfield improvements to greenfield developments. The position has close interaction with other members of Process & Technology North America team and as well as other disciplines.

Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of a Lead Process Engineer, you are responsible for:

• Completing conceptual and/or detailed process engineering designs of new or revamp/additions to existing facilities.
• Developing design basis documents and reports.
• Develop process simulation model.
• Carrying out calculations, design development and process simulations including providing process specifications for equipment and instrumentation.
• Creating, reviewing and revising process deliverables such as PFDs, PDC, mass, energy & water balance, P&IDs, as well as supporting equipment specification and layout. Layout development.
• Reviewing and applying relevant standards, regulations, codes and guidelines applicable for task, identify areas of deviation or concern.
• Responsible for working within and following company work procedures, process technical guidelines, quality assurance plans, safety regulations and specific customer/project procedures.
• Interfacing and coordination between other discipline engineers and project management staff.
• Authenticating any of the above process deliverables per the customer requirements.

What you will bring:

Technical and Industry Experience: 

• Familiarity with mineral processing and hydrometallurgical processes and techniques focusing on base and precious metals extraction.

Process Deliverable Production

• Design Basis Development.
• PDC, PFD, P&IDs, and plot layouts.
• Mass, Energy and Water balances.
• Selection and sizing of process equipment.
• Ability to specify process equipment, various types and configurations, including benefits/shortfalls particular to a certain application.
• Instrumentation and controls process design.
• Understanding of potential process hazards and experience in Risk Assessments.

Software Skills

• Process Modeling Software (SysCAD, MetSim, HSC, JK SimMet)
• Knowledge of standard programs (Excel, Visio, CAD)

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training:

Required:

• A Bachelor of Chemical Engineering or Metallurgy.
• Demonstrated capability in applying chemical or metallurgical engineering principles within real-world mineral processing or hydrometallurgical environments.
• Experience in extractive metallurgy.
• Operation/plant experience is considered an asset.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in Canada or eligibility.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality and continuous learning.
• Strong computer skills, proficient with MS Office software.
• Additional language skills such as French or Spanish is considered an asset.

For applicants based in the province of British Columbia, the salary range is $71,679 to $103,691.

Application of the pay band: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Please note: No agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy.

Worley is committed to providing a fair and equitable hiring process for all applicants. As part of this commitment, Worley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If you require any accommodations or assistance, please contact us at:  TA.AMERICAS@worley.com

Moving forward together

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change. 

Ready to join us? Apply now to submit your CV.