Job Title:

Instrumentation Controls/Process Engineer (Mining)

Education:

Degree in Process, Chemical Engineering or equivalent

Job Summary:

Our client is a Canadian manufacturer of solid-liquid separation equipment, with over a decade of experience providing innovative product solutions and technical support to the global natural resource business community. Their designers and engineers have enabled a paradigm shift in how mines approach their utilization of water and disposal of tailings waste. No longer must financial prudence and environmental management be in conflict.

Our client seeks a Process Engineer to ensure performance objectives are met for capital projects and execute key tasks related to product/research and development activities. The foster a dynamic and growth oriented environment. They offer their employees a rewarding career path by providing opportunities for advancement through global exposure to international markets. Job Duties:
 Provide recommendations for improved process control and work with controls/programming engineers to advance automation, remote control and management systemsImprove calculations and templates related to equipment sizing and cost bench-marking estimatesParticipate in the research, development and commercialization of new technologies, patents and systemsDevelop or bring forward, as appropriate recommendations for augmentation to existing technology to improve performanceSearch literature and assimilate information generated by others with the aim of solving relevant metallurgical issuesCritically review data and reports supplied by contract 3rd party laboratoriesDesign, execute and interpret bench/pilot-scale laboratory experiments and demonstrations aimed at understanding the suitability of materials to technology and processing various ores/slurriesPrepare engineering documents including control philosophies, functional descriptions, manuals and standard operating proceduresParticipate in HAZID/HAZOP studies to support decision makingSupport preparation of RFP/RFQ documentation to suppliersSupport 3D modelling design in AutoCAD, SolidWorks for equipment, plant layouts and general arrangementsOversee the cost effective, safe and timely completion of projects that meet or exceed expectationsSupport in the preparation and review of project proposals, studies and technical reportsDevelop or bring forward, as appropriate, industry best practices and new technologiesAct as the process lead on various studies and projectsAssist the development of manpower estimates, cost analysis and other areas as appropriateAssist in preparation of capital, operating costs estimatesUndertake trade-off evaluations of process alternatives and support trade-off for studiesPerform process simulations and detailed calculations for heat, mass, chemical balances, support equipment, sizing and field services/piping, materials handling solutionsDevelop process-flow-sheet diagrams (PFD’s), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)Undertake the various aspects of process engineering to include design, planning and development of specifications/drawingsPeriodic travel to client mine site locations to supervise installation, commissioning, and/or servicing maintenance of equipment in the field　Periodic travel to vendor/supplier site locations to supervise inspection, testing and acceptance of products before they are shippedJob Qualifications:
  Project Management Professional designation (PMP)Minimum 3-5 years experience working in logistics, accounting or procurement functionsMinimum 2-4 years experience in engineering as a Junior Process Engineer or EITRegistered EGBC Engineer in Training or ability to obtain in 6-12 monthsFluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese preferredAdvanced computer skills: Excel, ProSim or HYSYSHighly detail oriented to ensure 100% accuracy on documentationPerform high level critical thinking and problem solving in an independent fashionEntrepreneurial mindset and comfort working within a small, multicultural, collaborative teamCreative thinking to facilitate project success/completionExperience with laboratory procedures, program development, QA-QC and advanced data modelsStrong understanding of dewatering, thickening, filtration, screening and drying applicationsExperience in logistics, accounting and/or procurement functionsIndustrial equipment manufacturing and/or consulting engineering experience
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