Principal Engineer - Process
Core
Lead process engineering design, optimization, and technical delivery for mining and materials processing projects, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
Role type
Principal Process Engineer (Metallurgy/Chemical/Mechanical)
Builds
Process designs, flowsheets, PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment specifications for new facilities, revamps, and additions.
Domain
Mining and Materials Processing
Required skills
Process circuit design, Mass and energy balance calculations, Hydraulic calculations (Newtonian/Non-Newtonian), Equipment sizing and selection, Process simulation, HAZOP/HAZID leadership, Project management, Vendor coordination
Preferred skills
Metallurgical test work program design, Plant auditing and debottlenecking, Capital and operating cost estimation, Strategic change management, Business development support
Technologies
METSIM, SysCAD, HSC, Aspen
Responsibilities
Develop design basis documents and process simulation models; Lead HAZOP studies and safety assessments; Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and vendors; Manage project delivery from conceptualization to execution; Provide technical leadership and mentorship to process engineers.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight