Intermediate Process Engineer (Minerals & Metals) – Tucson or Denver - Ausenco Pty : Job Details

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.

We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic Intermediate Process Engineer to be based in our Tucson or Denver office. The successful candidate will be working on Mining and Mineral Processing projects and some travel will be required. Someone with experience in both base metals and precious metals, as well as in studies, construction, commissioning, and operations, will be well suited for this role.

About the Role:

• Provide expertise through engineering phases from conceptual design, preliminary economic assessment, pre-feasibility study, feasibility study, front-end engineering and detailed design.
• Deliver engineering in line with project requirements and Ausenco's engineering standards.
• Interpret metallurgical test work results
• Develop process flow sheets
• Lead or prepare Process Design Criteria
• Lead or prepare process calculations, PFDs, Heat & Material balances and P&IDs
• Size process equipment and develop specifications
• Develop basic engineering designs and specifications under general supervision on assigned contracts.

About You:

• Bachelor's degree in Mineral Processing, Extractive Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering
• PE registration in Arizona preferred
• A minimum of 6 years' experience in process plant design
• Experience with metallurgical simulation software such as MetSim, SysCAD
• Some operational experience in a mineral processing plant would be preferred
• Good communication skills with well-developed written and oral skills
• Proven ability to work as part of a team.

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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