TPE V - Principal Process Engineer (Mining)

Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is recruiting for a Principal Process Engineer to join its Minerals and Metals business focusing on technically challenging and interesting projects.

The Role

Wood Minerals and Metals business currently has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Process Engineer based in our Khobar Office in Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will have extensive mineral processing and metallurgical experience, with strong knowledge of hydrometallurgy, preferably with a Consulting/Engineering company. The Principal Process Engineer acts as a Subject Matter Expert to assist in winning work from concept to feasibility study phases by enhancing the technical depth of Wood capability.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

From feasibility study to execution, Wood's Minerals & Metals business has helped design and deliver mining projects globally for over 60 years. Our world calls for advanced, scalable processing of key minerals and metals to meet rising demand across all commodities. At Wood, we play our part by supporting our global clients with advanced facilities and predictable, safe and fast delivery of projects worldwide as we strive for net zero. 

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across Minerals and Metals sectors.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
• Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
• Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession
  
  

Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities

• Support the business by providing technical strength and insight in the early development project phases.
• Support the Business Development group in identifying business opportunities and contribute to the technical sections of proposals.
• Assume technical accountability for the process engineering design effort from concept study phase through to implementation.
• Develop innovative solutions to complex process and technical problems for a wide range of commodities.
• Manage and execute the delivery of best practice process plant designs and associated services in designated studies, projects, and consulting services.
• Provide technical guidance and advice to other functional departments and the wider organization as required.
• Participate in design reviews, model reviews and resolution of action items.
• Interact with client teams on design issues and incorporate client requirements in a cost-effective and low-risk manner.
• Review process designs for conformance with recommended safety standards using Wood’s risk assessment tools and participate in the full range of process plant HAZOP reviews.
• Interact with industry professionals, vendors, and professional organizations to maintain a knowledge of technical advancements and how these might be applied to improve client services and products.
  
  

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering or related discipline from a recognized institution.
• A minimum of 15 years’ diverse commodity experience in mineral processing or metallurgy plant design, and/or hydrometallurgy.
• Experience in lithium, nickel, rare-earths, copper or other battery-precursor minerals or metals processing is highly desired.
• Experience in complete project lifecycle would be advantageous.
• Ability to manage own activities on or ahead of schedule and on or below budget.
• Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Occasional activity outside of normal working hours may be required to integrate with the global Minerals and Metals teams.
  
  

Desirable

• Process modelling software (e.g., METSIM, SysCAD) experience is considered an asset.
  
  

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

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.