Lead Process Engineer
Wood.com
Office
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Full Time
Wood is at the forefront of engineering solutions for a net zero future. For over 60 years, from study through start-up, at pace and at scale supporting clients of all sizes, we share a passion for driving forward minerals and metals projects that are critical to our future and delivering them safely, cost-efficiently, and responsibly.
We pride ourselves in our capability and position to leverage local project delivery and global expertise to bring the best solutions forward across the life cycle of mining projects. With presence across the globe we are active in leading the way from front end conceptual studies through to EPCM delivery in Copper, Rare-Earths, Nickel, Gold, Lithium etc
Based on a current project opportunity within our Mining & Minerals business, we are seeking an experienced Lead Process Engineer with strong gold project experience to join our Brisbane based Process team. You will join likeminded, agile industry peers who are highly qualified, experienced and recognised industry innovators to create new possibilities.
Being part of Team Wood, means you're in a community unified by our vision, values and behaviours that support how we work together. So much of our success depends on feeling part of a team with people around us that we can rely on.
Our Vision: Deliver Solutions that transform the world
Our Values: Care Courage Commitment
Reporting to the divisional Process Engineering Manager, based on current work load we are looking for someone to join us on this growth journey guiding best practice in this sector of process engineering.
As a Lead Process Engineer, you will:
- Lead the Process engineering effort in the execution of project design requirements
- Deliver best practice process designs in accordance with project, time, budget and technical requirements
- Develop innovative solutions to complex process and technical problems
- Take responsibility for preparation or review of process deliverables such as process design criteria, process flow diagrams, mass and energy balances, equipment sizing, piping and instrumentation diagrams, process control philosophies and operating cost estimates
- Work with other engineering disciplines to implement process design requirements
- Ensure process designs meet required safety standards and actively participate in design reviews
We are looking for a Lead Process Engineer with relevant gold minerals processing experience, specifically with gold processing. As an engineer with qualifications in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or another related field from a recognised institution, you will have:
- Relevant experience in minerals processing plant design including comminution, gravity, leaching, dewatering, reagents and utilities. Experience with gold processing is essential.
- Extensive experience in the mining and minerals industry with previous experience in a Lead role within a projects and engineering environment
- Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong analytical, literacy and numeracy skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Well-developed computer skills and knowledge of databases, spreadsheets and engineering programs
- Experience with process simulation software such as JKSimMet and/or SysCAD/METSIM would be highly regarded
It takes a diverse and inclusive community of inquisitive minds to unlock tomorrow’s solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. Wood encourages Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.
Working in a collegiate team culture from our centrally located Brisbane CBD offices, you will also enjoy free 24/7 access to an exclusive onsite gym and superb end of trip facilities to ensure you make the most of Queensland’s lifestyle.
WOOD provides a comprehensive, flexible, competitive benefit program for our employees inclusive of
- Wide range of benefits across financial health, career support, wellbeing & flexible working arrangements.
- Global opportunities for career development, in addition to company supported education pathways for your career growth.
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business.
- Competitive renumeration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
Diversity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
Lead Process Engineer
Office
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Full Time
September 22, 2025